Less is definitely more with stylish low-cost items for the living room, kitchen and bathroom. Check out these great buys.
Living Room Comforts
Warm up your space with plush pillows, soft throws and chic table accessories.
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From Left: Chair, $299, with slipcover, $59.99, from IKEA. Pillows, $10.95-$35, from Pier 1 Imports. Chenille throw, $29.99, from JCPenney. Faux-leather tray, $69.95, from Z Gallerie. Blue glass lamp, $39.99, from bedbathandbeyond.com. Leaf-patterned frame, $14.99, from Cost Plus World Market. Capiz shell frame, $5.99, from HomeGoods. Square glass vases (on table and floor), $12-$59, from Pottery Barn. Nesting boxes, $57/set of 3, by Midori. Bamboo mat, $99, from Cost Plus World Market. Wallpaper, $47/single roll, by Ashford House. |
Kitchen Goodies
Cute pieces make it fun to dine and entertain at home.
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These pastel-striped dishtowels are practical and pretty, by Now Designs. $2 |
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New knobs and pulls, like these from Target, give cabinets and drawers an instant update, sold in sets of 4. $28 |
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White ceramic lattice napkin holder, from Sur la Table, holds floral napkins by Paperproducts Design. $30 |
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Perch a mini herb garden of mint, marjoram and lemon basil on your windowsill, by wrapables.com. $30 |
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A movable cart from IKEA frees up counter space. Cutting board by Architec. Utensils by Cusipro. Each sold separately. $129 |
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Keep snacks, cereal and baking necessities fresh in a set of colorful canisters, from walmart.com. $20 |
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Customize your drawers with dividers, from The Container Store. Flatware by Gibson. $3.99-$6.99 |
Bath Beauties
Create your own soothing oasis with colorful budget-conscious items.
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Get a glow with this set of three scented candles, by BlissLiving. $40 |
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Attractive baskets store toiletries and extra towels, from Cost Plus World Market. $9.99-$14.99 |
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Supersoft cotton towels, by Martha Stewart Everyday for Kmart, are a necessary indulgence. $3.99-$6.99 |
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A splash of color on the wall makes a fresh impression, from Olympic Premium paint. $18 |
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Marimekko’s stylized leaf shower curtain, from Crate & Barrel, spruces up your morning routine. $50 |
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Kohl’s flower-sprigged plush round bath mat is the perfect a.m. wake-up call. $30 |
Photography: Alexandra Grablewski.
