BUY THIS NOT THAT! | THE BEST + WORST PRODUCTS AT HOMEGOODS

BUY THIS NOT THAT! | THE BEST + WORST PRODUCTS AT HOMEGOODS
Interior Designer: Kristen McGowan

In this video I take you to HomeGoods to show you the best and worst products to get at HomeGoods and showing you what to buy and what not to buy. HomeGoods/Homesense can be a very overwhelming store with so many options, so I hope this helps you narrow down your choices! So come along shopping with me to see the best and worst products at HomeGoods! #homegoods #shopwithme

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[KristenMcGowan]

HAPPY WEDNESDAY EVERYONE! I'm sharing all my designer tips for shopping at HomeGoods and finding all the best pieces!!😍🏡

[courtneyspinks]

Where I always enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing what’s new, this might be one where the suggestions are appreciated but not all agreed. So many people are doing the same cookie cutter styles with whites and neutrals, vases, target and hobby lobby, some I love. But design should be personal style too. If you have a room with rich mahogany and leather, I think a horse would be fine on a large desk, a crab on the shelf of your beach house, a crystal lamp in a Victorian themed room. Or a worded pillow for a holiday is ok, but I’m with you, not all over the house. Style should be fun and meaningful for everyone.

[angelaplested]

I think every one should buy what ever makes them happy at home goods. If you like the pretty pink floral arrangements then buy them what makes one person happy dos not always make every one happy. Every one has different taste and that is what makes the world go around.

[mirandaspruyt]

haha and I recently purchased a little squirrel with a crown... but I think it's cute :)

[kyhi]

I don’t like puffy quilts, I like to layer a couple thinner ones. Easier to wash up and I don’t want to mess with a duvet cover…it’s all about simplicity when you have pets 😊

[joannecirincione]

I have TWO of the white lion heads sitting on my mantel with lighted topiary balls sitting in their crowns. They are FABULOUS sitting up there. At Christmas, I put lighted Christmas trees in their crowns and they are so gorgeous at the holiday. I am always looking for the whimsy in the room. Cheesy, to you perhaps, but oh what a conversation piece. And my mantel with those majestic lions are showstoppers. I have a surprise in every room of my house.

[yorkielover]

I agree with almost everything. I saw that most of the animal statues looked pretty cheesy at your HomeGoods. However, a well made animal figurine could look gorgeous in a home. Especially if they lean more into the traditional style. For example, horses, birds. I have been collecting small brass animal figurines that I place in inconspicuous places around my home. It’s fun and it feels that you need to be on the lookout to see these animals. That said, they do not look cartoonish which is one reason animals can look tacky. Also, because they’re small and spaced out, my home doesn’t feel like a zoo 😜

[ThekimG]

Those crystal lamps would look great in a bedroom. I don’t like the boring plain lamps.

[mylifeed]

The fact that Kristen said “to stay away from the animal decor” but I immediately fell in love with that white lion head 😩 lol I’m a Leo and I was in a gang that represented lions and now they are part of my life, now I watch decor videos 😳 crazy how life changes huh 😅😵‍💫

[danielleb]

The animals make me happy. Sorry not sorry. Guess I’m tacky lol

[bluegirl]

Good tips, Kristen. I styled our office decor 100% from Home Goods and received so many compliments. One guy asked me what decorator did our office use? HaHaHa...just little ol' me. It was a nice compliment. I get what you are saying about the animal statuary, but I really like the shell and coral pieces for a bookshelf or bathroom. To each his own, as they say. I do say that finding just the right thing is always about timing at Home Goods. I try to find out when their truck comes in and when new items will be stocked. It is definitely a first come, first serve situation, and if I find something I really, really like, I buy it. Chances are if I like it, someone else will too! Often I look through the Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, and West Elm websites before I go to see what is trending. Then sometimes Home Goods has the exact same or very similar items.

[amberrose]

I really like some black lamp shades, animals too. If it makes you happy, it’s perfect.

[lose]

I know people who buy patio sets for indoor use. My grandmother had a patio dining set. It's very affordable for good quality. Some of those sets, especially with the sofas, are great values.

[lilianagarcia]

Great advice on the bedding. I am having a hard time making my bed look “fluffy “. Maybe you can make a video on this topic!😊

[tiffaneycupps]

Nope, I'll take my gold horse(yep, I have that one) in my tacky horse half bath any day over that ugly stone circle🤣

[michelleweingart]

Dont forget mirrors! I find really nice ones there.

[NishiHime]

I have a beach themed sun room with beautiful mermaid statues and sailboats and could see that white crab sitting on top of books on the center table beautifully. Maybe not in my bedroom or living room, but to each their own in decorating.

[susanpera]

Unfortunately in smaller markets, our store is rather small and we just don’t seem to get designer brands. They never have coffee table books for example, and the glassware selection has gotten worse. The only thing I didn’t agree with was black lampshades. I have some and they look rich. Every room needs a touch of black.

[kyhi]

Always prefer a beige, taupe, creme lampshade…I always get rid of stark white shades

[allikep]

For safety reasons also, I’ve had a client who had a crystal lamp placed by a window, and the sunlight actually can get super concentrated by the crystal and set her rug on fire!