This post has been a long time coming. Over the years readers have asked where we shop for rugs, lamps, and other home goods, and after creating more than 120 mood boards and renovating our entire house, we’ve learned a lot about where to find stylish items at a range of prices. Here’s a consolidated list of our favorite places to shop for everything home-related — tried-and-true retailers we return to again and again.
We focused on stores that are widely available in the U.S. (and often online beyond), so we left out many local shops we love. Please support local boutiques and family-owned businesses when you can — they often carry unique pieces you won’t find at big-box stores. To find local spots, try a web search, ask neighbors, check review sites, or explore nearby shopping districts. Now, onto the list.
Chandeliers & Pendant Lights: West Elm, Lamps Plus, CB2, Overstock, Z Gallerie, Ballard Designs, Ballard Designs, World Market, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ikea, and Marshall’s.
Table & Floor Lamps: Target, JC Penney, CB2, West Elm, Z Gallerie, Crate & Barrel, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ikea, Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, World Market, and Walmart (Canopy collection).
Swing-Arm Lamps & Sconces: Local lamp outlets, Z Gallerie, JC Penney, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, and Overstock.
Rugs: Overstock (our top pick for affordable rugs in many sizes and patterns), Flor, HomeGoods, Marshall’s, The Company Store, Crate & Barrel, Pier 1, West Elm, Ikea, Pottery Barn, Dash & Albert, CB2, JC Penney, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and World Market.
Sinks, Faucets & Kitchen/Bath Fixtures: Overstock, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Plumber’s Surplus, Ikea, and eBay.
Curtains: Urban Outfitters, Bed Bath & Beyond, JC Penney, West Elm, Target, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, World Market, Pier 1, Overstock, and Ikea.
Curtain Rods: Lowe’s, Home Depot, JC Penney (extra-long rods and extender pieces), Target, and Ikea.
Blinds & Roman Shades: Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Ikea, and Walmart.
Frames: Ikea and Target for great price and variety, plus Bed Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Marshall’s, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and specialty framers with hanging systems.
Armchairs / Slipper Chairs: Overstock, Target, West Elm, Ikea, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, JC Penney, Pier 1, Craigslist, and thrift stores.
Desks: West Elm, CB2, Ikea, JC Penney, Target, Overstock, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Room & Board.
Desk Chairs: Target, Ikea, CB2, Overstock, JC Penney, West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, and HomeGoods.
Sofas: Rowe retailers, Ikea, Room & Board, Crate & Barrel, JC Penney, and Overstock.
Dining Tables & Chairs: Target, Ikea, JC Penney, Overstock, West Elm, World Market, Pier 1, Craigslist, and thrift stores.
Console & Media Tables: Target, JC Penney, West Elm, CB2, Ikea, and World Market.
Coffee Tables & Side Tables: Target, Ikea, West Elm, CB2, JC Penney, Z Gallerie, Crate & Barrel, specialty shops, Craigslist, and thrift stores.
Throw Pillows, Towels & Linens: Target, HomeGoods, Pier 1, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, CB2, Overstock, Kohl’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Z Gallerie, Urban Outfitters, and West Elm.
Hardwood Floors: Lumber Liquidators, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Ikea.
Televisions, Radios & Electronics: Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Ottomans & Benches: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, West Elm, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshall’s, JC Penney, and Overstock.
Decorative Accessories: Z Gallerie, Target, West Elm, HomeGoods, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, World Market, Pier 1, Ballard Designs, Ikea, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, CB2, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters.
Wall & Floor Mirrors: Target, West Elm, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, JC Penney, Ballard Designs, Z Gallerie, and Overstock.
Art & Wall Decor: Ikea, Etsy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier 1, West Elm, Target, Ballard Designs, Z Gallerie, HomeGoods, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, and JC Penney.
Servingware, Platters & Mugs: Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, World Market, Pier 1, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Ikea.
Vases: Michael’s, Target, Crate & Barrel, thrift stores, and Ikea.
Boxes, Bins & Baskets: Ikea, Target, Marshall’s, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, The Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond, West Elm, and Crate & Barrel.
Cabinetry & Countertops: Home Depot, Ikea (affordable cabinetry and butcher block counters), Lowe’s, KraftMaid, local stoneyards, and Corian.
Kitchen & Laundry Appliances: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sears, and Best Buy.
Duvets, Quilts & Bedding: Bed Bath & Beyond, West Elm, Target, Ikea, JC Penney, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, The Company Store, Overstock, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Marshall’s.
Floating Shelves & Bookcases: Ikea, Target, World Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, JC Penney, Overstock, West Elm, and CB2.
Ceramic Animals: Z Gallerie, Ballard Designs, Target, HomeGoods, Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, thrift stores, and eBay.
Pet Bowls & Beds: Target, Overstock, and specialized pet retailers offer a good selection of affordable, stylish options.
Shower Curtains & Liners: Amazon, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, JC Penney, and Walmart.
Dressers & Armoires: Target, West Elm, Ikea, JC Penney, Overstock, World Market, Craigslist, and thrift stores.
Outdoor Furniture: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Target.
Other Online Marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, and various price-comparison or multi-vendor sites are useful for searching multiple sellers and tracking down specific items.
Many home items are easy and affordable to DIY: pillows, curtains, shower curtains, and simple upholstery projects can refresh a space without buying new. You can also build pieces like headboards or small tables to customize your home on a budget.
We hope this list becomes a handy reference. We’d love to hear your favorites too — add the stores you rely on and any categories we missed in the comments. Happy hunting and good luck finding pieces that make your house feel like home.