While some home items can be expensive, there are ways to spruce up your space in an affordable way.
From faux flowers to pillows and candle sticks, here are eight home decor items our lifestyle team has purchased recently and why we love them.
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Artificial flowers
Artificial flowers from Dollarama.
Sarah Ruhman | Narcissism
project: Artificial flowers
Why you need it: I recently redecorated my kitchen with Home Decor from Dollarama and picked up a fun pink and white vase and faux flowers, which are perfect for the summer season. As the weather starts to cool, I decided to replace my bouquet with something more seasonal, and these two stems of flowers add some fall cheer to my table. – Sarah Rouhman
price: $1.75 for fall leaves, $3.00 for white flowers
Available at Dollarama store
Throw pillows and pillow covers
Yellow cushions on the sofa.
Asimina Kantorovic | Narcissism
project: Throw pillows and pillow covers
Why you need it: Yes, I’m one of those people who loves pillows even though my partner doesn’t see the point in them. I love that they can enhance a room by adding a subtle or bright touch of color. The best part is that you can change the look of the pillow by simply swapping out the cover.
I’ve been buying indoor cushions from IKEA for a while now, and then I sometimes go out and buy cushion covers in different colors when I want a change. I think the mustard yellow works well in the fall, and then I have the red tops ready to go once it’s Christmas time (sorry, I know it’s still summer). The same is true if you want to spruce up your outdoor living space!
My research also showed me that IKEA has Halloween covers, so I guess that means another trip is in the offing. – Asimina Kantorovic
price: $13 for the pillow inner and $4.99 for the pillowcase
Find inner pillow and cushion covers at IKEA
Cowboy boot matches
Matchbox for cowboy boots.
Brooke Houghton | Narcissism
project: Cowboy boot matches
Why you need it: I like my living space to have a touch of whimsy throughout it, and this cowboy boot matchbox is the perfect touch.
The bottom of the candle lights up your match and you can use it as a functional decor piece to light all your candles while beautifying your space.
My friend bought it for me for my birthday and it quickly became my new favorite and most useful item. -Brooke Houghton
price: Since this was a gift, I don’t know how much it was worth but you can find it on Amazon for $16.
Find it on Amazon
Foot rest
Pink lamb footstool.
Sarah Ruhman | Narcissism
project: Sheep footstool
Why you need it: I’m very short, so having a footrest is important to me so I can get comfortable while knitting or watching YouTube.
I came across this little sheep while browsing on Amazon and I was immediately struck by his cute little stupid face because it looks like he has never experienced a thought in his life and I love that about him. – Sarah Rouhman
price: $49.50
Find it on Amazon
Vases
The vases are from Value Village and the faux flowers are from HomeSense.
Asimina Kantorovic | Narcissism
project: Vases and artificial flowers
Why you need it: When I first moved to Victoria, I made regular visits to Value Village to try to spruce up my home at a reasonable price. During one of my visits, I found several vases that I thought looked cute and could also be used year-round since they were a neutral color.
I also love flowers and try to put them in every room of the house but since replacing them every time they die would cost a fortune, I decided to buy some artificial flowers from HomeSense. I love how the pieces look together and especially how easy it is to swap out the flowers whenever I want to change up the color scheme of the room. – Asimina Kantorovic
price: Between $3.99 and $5.99 for vases and between $9.99 and $16.99 for artificial flowers (depending on flowers and group size)
Available in store at Value Village and HomeSense
decanter
decanter. Right: A beaker filled with water, lemon, and mint.
Asimina Kantorovic | Narcissism
project: decanter
Why you need it: I enjoy hosting dinner parties and movie nights, and every time I do I take out my carafe when serving some drinks.
Although the decanter is intended for wine, I actually use it for other drinks like lemon mint water and sangria. It’s a fun piece and I always get compliments when I use it. It also makes a great housewarming or birthday gift! – Asimina Kantorovic
price: $29.99
You can find it at Kitchen Stuff Plus
Bee shaped cabinet handles
Bee shaped cabinet handles.
Sarah Ruhman | Narcissism
project: Bee shaped cabinet handles
Why you need it: I inherited a wardrobe that I really hated, and the rickety handles made me want to punch it every time I needed to open it to get a pair of socks.
My partner suggested I buy new handles (an option that had never occurred to me) and I started searching Amazon for some alternatives when I came across these adorable bee handles. They were surprisingly easy to install, and they add a bit of shine to a piece of furniture that I was starting to hate less. – Sarah Rouhman
price: $21.49 for a pack of six
Find it on Amazon
Candle stick holders
Pair of black candle holders.
Brooke Houghton | Narcissism
project: Candle stick holders
Why you need it: Candle stick holders are the perfect touch you can add to your home. I picked mine up from a local Marshalls for $6.99 apiece and used them to spruce up my bedside table.
You can blow out your own candles to suit the ambiance of your space and keep things interesting while you burn them!
Personally, I love having funky colors and scents that go with the seasons. -Brooke Houghton
price: You can find a similar pair on Amazon for $25.
Find it on Amazon
These prices are confirmed at the time of publication, but are subject to change at any time. Taxes and fees may not be included.
(tags for translation)Home Decor Canada