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Caret Right

Caret Right

· Posted on May 8, 2026

29 Decor Pieces You’ll Probably Wish You’d Bought Years Ago

If you’ve been living in a space that’s not *quite* what you wish it was... what are you waiting for?

by Raylyn Paquin BuzzFeed Contributor

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for two years, with a focus on products that make parenting just a bit easier — and hopefully more fun — home decor, kitchen gadgets, and whatever deals I can scope out.

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1. A cheerylumbar pillow to add a pop of color to your room while also giving your back a little extra support after a long day. Or — if your heart so chooses — it makes the perfect emotional support pillow if your favorite show gets far too stressful to watch alone. 

Brooklinen

Promising review: "The fabrics, hardware, materials and craftmanship are all excellent. Very pleased with this product." —Elizabeth T.

Get it from Brooklinen for $69 (available in two colors).

2. A berry cute strawberry candle warmer to give you some cozy, moody lighting and your favorite seasonal scent without the need for an open flame. I have three candle warmers between home and the office, and the amount of joy they bring is borderline absurd. 

Nordstrom Rack

Promising review: "This is absolutely adorable with a glass shade, a dimming switch and a timer option. This is cute not only for the Strawberry Shortcake fans but strawberries and spring/summer decor. I would definitely recommend this one!" —Erin-nurse75

Get it from Nordstrom Rack for $29.97 (originally $55).

3. A novel-themed planter that'll make all of your bookish decor dreams come true without sacrificing your love for plants. I knew you could have both, but 2-in-1? We are living in the actual future. 

Uncommon Goods

Promising review: "I recently purchased both Novel Garden planters that look like stacked classic books and I could not be more pleased with the quality! They have drainage holes in the bottom and are deep enough to hold a variety of plants. I currently have a very happy Zebra plant in one of them, and I'm still trying to decide which plant to put in the other. I highly recommend both planters -- they look great and are unique and well made!" —MRJ51

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $33(available in two versions).

4. A full-length mirror because there is a criminal lack of mirrors in modern-day living spaces. Perhaps if I had had a full-length mirror when I was pregnant, I wouldn't have worn two different shoes for an entire workday without noticing. Learn from my mistakes AND finally stop crouching down or jumping up — depending on where your current mirror is — just to see if your pants match your shirt. 

Article

Promising review: "Love this mirror! The versatile and simple design makes it an easy choice for any room. It’s surprisingly heavy and really great quality. So happy I decided to buy it! Thank you, Article." —Rachel B.

Get it from Article for $419 (available in two colors).

5. An indoor/outdoor runner that's perfect for your painstakingly indoor/outdoor space: your entryway. If your entryway has become a catchall of chaos, adding some color and defining the space can bring a little extra peace. 

Article

Promising review: "Love this runner. Just what we needed to add warmth and texture, naturally!" —Mónica M.

Get it from Article for $149.

6. A space-themed coffee table book that'll make your room look studious and might even become your new favorite thing to peruse. Made up of actual news articles, you'll learn as much about space exploration as your heart could want. 

Bespoke Post

Promising review: "A great history told with newspaper articles from the days they occurred." —Joseph V.

Get it from Bespoke Post for $90 (available in four topics).

7. An indoor/outdoor rug to make your outdoor space that much more inviting. You deserve a lovely little oasis, no matter how small your yard is, and honestly, nothing says "I've made it" quite like a carpet for concrete. 

Nordstrom

Get it from Nordstrom for $39+ (available in eight sizes and in nine colors).

8. A ceramic side table because old wooden ones are so traditional — why wouldn't you want one that actually sparks a little joy? 

Anthropologie

Promising review: "I got the Vacanza style and it looks great on my patio which has a turquoise theme. Not too heavy that you can’t lift it but very sturdy. A great addition." —Swazzy

Get it from Anthropologie for $228 (available in two designs).

9. A European cotton quilt set that'll give your bedroom that "I live in the Hamptons and have a matching bedding set" look with absolutely no effort. Heck — even NOT making the bed still gives luxury-retreat vibes. 

Quince

Promising review: "This quilt and pillow sham set is of very high quality and enhances my new bedroom. I like it so much that ordered a second set for another bedroom." —Cynthia W.

Get it from Quince for $139.90+(available in sizes twin–California king, with or without a sham, and in eight colors).

10. A small lamp for a little soft lighting in your bedroom or family room. If big lights are simply too oppressive — especially when you're winding down — this small but mighty light is ready to help you relax.

Walmart

Promising review: "Plenty pf light, yet small enough to fit on a bed stand. Clean design, looks nice." —Andrea

Get it from Walmart for $28.96+ (also available in a two-pack).

11. A pensive touch light that is totally here to listen to all of your concerns. Like a bright little BFF that's equally adorable and non-judgmental. 

Urban Outfitters

Promising review: "So cute it makes such an adorable lamp!!" —Lizzie

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $50 (available in two versions).

12. A hand-braided basket from Indonesia for showing off all of your favorite blankets and pillows and adding a nice touch to your living space. And unlike other baskets, these are sturdy enough to not tip over with the substantial amount of throws you've picked up over the years and, of course, love equally.

The Citizenry

Promising review: "These baskets are sturdy, strong, and substantial. They are attractive, as well. The perfect solution for storing toys for my two dogs in a pretty way." —Julia S. 

Get it from The Citizenry for $179+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and a set of two).

13. A small glass bud vase, because sometimes you find the perfect flower and want to display it in something other than a shot glass. (Guilty!) So the next time a toddler brings you a dandelion, you can display it with pride. 

H&M

Get it from H&M for $9.99 (available in two colors). 

14. A serving tray with an acrylic insert so you can actually carry things on the tray without them falling over. And while it looks great just as a decor piece, it's also a stable and safe place to rest a drink when you don't have a coffee or an end table. 

Walmart

Promising review: "This tray is a good size for the price. Not too big or small. I love the acrylic insert." —Melanie

Get it from Walmart for$24.58.

15. A brass clock because not everything needs to be digital. Not only is this clock the perfect piece of decor for any room, it's just nice not to have another bright light with beeps and buzzes to worry about. 

Target

Promising review: "I love this clock. It's completely silent (at least to human ears, but my cat is kind of obsessed with it) so I can keep it on my night stand. Very sleek looking, simple and classic. Exactly what I was looking for!" —km88

Get it from Target for $19.99.

16. A simultaneously bold and tranquil wallpaper that'll cover up that boring wall you've been wanting to do SOMETHING with for ages. Wallpaper instantly makes a room feel finished, no matter what the rest of the furniture looks like. 

Joybird

Get it from Joybird for $148 (originally $198; available in two colors).

17. A DIY tile lamp so you can design your own light while simultaneously remembering the pure, innocent joy of craft time. 

Uncommon Goods

Promising review: "I had fun painting the tiles without restrictions. If felt like painting back in grade school! No rules, just combining colors just for fun. The end result was fabulous, I have the lamp setup in my library and it looks gorgeous!" —Angie Baby

Get it from Uncommon Goods for $25.

18. A floral blackout curtain that adds the perfect pop of color to your space while also conveniently keeping your evenings nice and cozy. Curtains bring effortless personality to a room and make any room instantly more homey. 

Anthropologie

Promising review: "Nice quality. Adds color to the room." —customer 777

Get it from Anthropologie for $168+ (available in four sizes and two designs).

19. A snarky needlepoint throw pillow that's here to humble your hubris with a little humor. 

Urban Outfitters

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $98 (available in 13 designs).

20. An actually pretty pet bed because pet beds are notoriously ugly. This durable AND fancy bed will turn your old-lady-in-The Aristocats dreams into a reality. 

Joybird

Get it from Joybird for $149 (originally $199; available in three sizes and five colors).

21. A ceramic vase that gives you that perfect just-from-the-farmers-market look that only crumpled paper can give you. Flowers never look as pretty at home as they do in the paper — this was a problem that was 100 percent worth solving. 

Etsy

Tao & Tale is a small business that specializes in porcelain art inspired by small moments within the home.

Get it from Tao & Tale on Etsy for $90 (originally $150; available in 10 colors).

22. A floor lampin case you're more of a soft light than a big light type of person. Whether you need a reading nook or to brighten up a dark corner, you never have to use that oppressive overhead lighting again. 

Wayfair

Promising review: "Great addition to our living room, just the piece needed to light up a dark corner." —Monica

Get it from Wayfair for $58.99+ (originally $119.99; available in two colors).

23. Aframed woven art piece that can bring some much-needed texture to an otherwise blank wall. Playing with materials beyond just drywall and paint can create a cozy and more creative vibe all around, and the bright colors bring a nice little positivity to the space. 

Rifle Paper Co.

Promising review: "I live about 50 miles from Cape Cod. I vacation there every summer. When I bought my townhouse, I knew I wanted my dining room Cape Cod inspired and found this absolutely gorgeous hydrangea picture on the Rifle and Paper company. It's so unique and quite the conversation piece! It's gorgeously textured, matted and framed. It's a statement piece. It exceeded my expectations. Worth every penny!" —Christine C.

Get it from Rifle Paper Co. for $399(available in 22 designs).

24. A set of tapered candle holdersif cozy season or spooky season (or both!) is your vibe all year long. A little Haunted Mansion-core is exactly what your inner child needs. 

Target

Promising review: "These candlesticks are so pretty and well made. They have a simple, minimalist design — elegant without trying too hard. Honestly, what more could you need?" —Priscila

Get a set of three from Target for $25 (available in two colors).

25. A set of salt and pepper shakers that are functional, sure, but actually just the dose of Disney whimsy you need while you're deep in the doldrums of ordinary. 

The Disney Store

Promising review: "Such a fun shaker or trinket just for display. Very cute idea. I have the matching green one, as well. Good size, weight, and detail." —EbeeBee

Get them from The Disney Store for $14.99 each.

26. A set of striped placematsto add a dose of whimsy to your meal time. Is there anything quite like the feeling of fancy, even if you're just making some ramen? Placemats are one of those things that feel decadent, but are actually super inexpensive. And honestly, having placemats out even when the table's not being used feels very Downton Abbey in all of the best ways. 

Ikea

Get a set of two from Ikea for $4.99.

27. A set of Lego sunflowers so you can always have a sunshiney bouquet of flowers no matter what the season is. Add a vase, and you have all of the benefits of flowers with no maintenance and no wonky smell when they've gone past their prime. 

Lego

Promising review: "This may be my favorite Lego flowers set yet! I love how they did the petals on this one! It is a great improvement over the original sunflowers. From a distance, they almost look real!" —PoliteWilhurt099

Get it from Lego for $59.99.

28. A storage bench to keep blankets, media, or whatever else you'd love to not simply rest on your couch. Plus, there's nothing better than storage your guests can sit on. 

Wayfair

Promising review: "Beautiful bench! Love, love everything from the color, the style. So worth the price!" —Lisa

Get it from Wayfair for $179.99+(originally $399.99; available in nine colors).

29. A birdhouse because your yard will look one million percent cuter with a tiny house for your smallest bird friends. And you know what the best feeling is? Knowing a bird chose YOUR house to hang out at!! They might as well feel welcome, and you might as well enjoy a little extra joy in your yard. 

Lowe's

Promising review: "I love this birdhouse! It is perfect as it not only pretty but the size, the fact that it has easy access to when you want to clean it out, and has a very good hanger so there’s no issue in hanging it as soon as you get it home! No drilling or nails, etc necessary … I love that!! Very well made and an excellent price, too. I plan to buy a few more! I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who loves birds." —JanetGayle

Get it from Lowe's for $20.98.

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