Decorating

From soft to rustic, shaggy to plush, West Elm has it all.

We went, we saw, we sat.

I’ll admit it: I owned my old set of bath towels for way too long. They weren’t even high-end; they were some budget-friendly towels from Target that were not built to last for the amount of time I used them. The material, even though it was thin, took hours to dry fully and the ends were fraying toward the end of their life. I never wanted to stay wrapped up in them, either. They felt threadbare even early on.

It’s my favorite decor find.

It's just as great as a coffee table — in a fraction of the space and price.

So many upholstery fabrics and colors!

Seriously, I’d have never guessed this wasn’t plaster.

And under $30!

They’re the perfect blend of form and function.

They come in four colors!

I can’t believe I didn’t try it sooner.

No night sweats, thanks to this comforter!

"It's giving Amalfi Coast."

Are there no nice-looking flush-mount lights? Surely they have to be out there somewhere, so we decided to do a little hunting — here's what we found.

It's the perfect solution to clutter.

I spent seven years looking for the perfect solution.

And it’s just $17.99.

Bye-bye to beige — hello to these stunning patterns.

It's bright, fun, and practical at the same time.

And you don't need any floor space for it, either.

We tested over 20 models.

From cobalt to baby blue.

Read to find out which one you should get.

You'd never guess their prices, either!

It’s held up to weather and 5-year-olds, and still looks great!

Online shopping, simplified.

And Benjamin Franklin makes an appearance (yes, really!).

It’s perfect for small spaces, too.

Some art just deserves an entire wall.

I don’t know if I’ve ever left T.J. Maxx with just one thing — I might go looking for something specific, but invariably I’ll discover something else along the way that I didn’t even know I needed. However, there’s one item I’ll never buy anywhere else: cute cat bowls.My senior cat, Phoebe, needs to eat her dry food from elevated bowls that tilt towards her for her digestion.

From a bistro set to rainbow-bright bedding.

The furniture, decor, and everyday essentials that impressed our editors most this year.

It's cute and comfortable, and my dog loves to sunbathe on it.

It looks like it was ripped out of a pricey beach resort.

Say goodbye to your “clothes” chair for good.

Why buy an upholstered headboard when this cozy alternative starts at $20?

But hurry — these are selling out fast!

Bye-bye, gross bath mats.

It's so pretty!

They might become your new favorites, too.

Shop my picks from West Elm, Ashley, and more top retailers.

Plus, shop some of our faves.

Plus, shop some of our faves.

And here's how it went.

It’s a collector’s item!

You won't find this furniture in big-name stores.

They’re the most stylish decor.

It’s honestly worth the splurge.