Designers Agree—You Should Always Order These Home Items on Amazon
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While we’re always delighted by a great decor find on Amazon, the real measure of the online retailer’s success is how easy it is to get home staples right to your door, and always at a low or reasonable price.
Sometimes, though, things can be hit or miss. In an effort to narrow down which must-haves are best bought from Amazon, we spoke to Jenn Pike of Wild Rose Country Home who manages her own Amazon storefront, about her personal recommendations. Along the way, we rounded up a few of our favorites, too.
Throw Pillow Inserts
We’re big fans of rotating out our throw pillow covers seasonally or surrounding certain holidays, and Pike says Amazon is the absolute best place to get pillow inserts. They’re easy to buy in packs of two, four, or more, and their fluffiness is unparalleled. Make sure to double-check the size before ordering so you can get a pillow perfect for your needs.
Utopia Bedding Throw Pillows Insert
Velvet Hangers
Almost every pro organizer says velvet hangers are an absolute must for the perfect version of any closet. Pike wholeheartedly agrees and tells us she gets hers from Amazon—firstly, due to the great price, but also because of the function of the hangers.
“I like that the clothes do not slip off of the velvet material and the skinny, space-saving design essentially helps me buy more clothes!” says Pike.
Utopia Home Premium Velvet Hangers
Storage Basket Sets
Stylists, pro organizers, and designers will all tell you one of the best ways to create a cohesive look is by using multiple of the same item—storage baskets being one of them.
This set of five braided baskets is a great way to keep your storage solutions chic without needing to hunt down a bunch of items that are individually sold.
Best Choice Products Set Of Five Multipurpose Hyacinth Baskets
Matching Frame Sets
A gallery wall is another beautiful way to tie a room together, and Amazon is known for providing fabulous sets that are ready to go. Pop in the photo or artwork of your choice, and hang accordingly.
Golden State Art Store Gold Gallery Wall Frames
Laser Measures
If you ask any designer what they consider to be the number one tool in their arsenal, they almost all undoubtedly say a laser measure. While you could pop to the hardware store and pick one up, Amazon is a great place for tool shopping because the options feel endless. Browse for the best price point, the highest reviewed, or the one with the most features.
Bosch GLM20 Blaze 65ft Laser Distance Measure
Seasonal Decor
Another thing Pike loves from Amazon is seasonal decor she knows she can swap out easily. Most recently, Pike’s focus was on Southwest-inspired accents, and she landed on the perfect rug to lead her into summer.
“I fell in love with that style of decor when I went on my vacation to Arizona this past spring,” she says. “I really like that the rug is durable and washable and since I’ve had it for a few months, I can attest that it is top quality at such a great price.”
Falflor Seasonal Rugs
Planters
Plant parents know that Amazon is a great place to get cute planters at reasonable prices, and Pike recently picked up this beauty to carry on her summertime Southwestern theme.
“The little planter is a really beautiful clay pot,” she says. “That is a great feature on my bay window." But even if it didn't work out, Pike tells us that's one of her favorite things about Amazon.
"I enjoy shopping from home, and the ease of being able to return items to Amazon if I’m unhappy with them,” she says.
Thirtypot Store Planters for Indoors and Out
Unexpected Home Accessories
If you feel like you can’t spot a great surprise item as easily on Amazon as you can when browsing in a store, Pike disagrees. This adorable leather tissue box cover feels like a lucky find and is a great way to disguise a standard home accessory that can otherwise be an eyesore.
Carrot's Den Store Leather Tissue Box Cover
Batteries
One of Pike’s favorite features is the Subscribe & Save option, and she points to Amazon’s own brand of batteries as a constant must-have. “I also purchase products like dishwasher and laundry pods, cat food/litter, fabric softener, and even mascara on subscription so I can save 15% off,” says Pike.
Pike says these items are all on different subscription schedules, depending on usage, and she finds it easiest to manage via the app.
AmazonBasics AA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries
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