I Asked a Designer to Shop Decor at Michaels — Here’s Her 3 Picks (Under $50!)

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published Jun 11, 2026
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Alameda, CA - October 19, 2017: Michael's Craft Retail Chain store. Michaels sells a variety of arts and crafts products
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I’ve jumped into the “grandma hobbies” trend with both feet — from sewing to crochet, even scrapbooking. When it comes to crafts, I love them all. So as you can imagine, I spend a lot of time at my local Michaels. But during my visits, I’ve learned that you don’t even have to be crafty to score at this fan-favorite store. 

While most people probably know that Michaels carries a wide range of seasonal decor, you might not know that they also have a stellar home decor selection. They even partnered with the iconic Jonathan Adler earlier this year on a robust collection of delightful (and affordable!) indoor and outdoor decor. And Adler isn’t the only designer to grace the aisles of the craft store.

I gave New Jersey-based founder and Principal Designer Shamika Lynch of Maximizing Tiny Interiors a $50 budget to shop at Michaels, and she went straight to work pointing out the pieces that can really pass for high-end. Check out Lynch’s top craft store home decor picks below.

Shamika Lynch’s Favorite Michaels Decor Finds

Jonathan Adler x Michaels Geometric Lamp DIY Pinewood Vase
$15$10

Jonathan Adler’s collection for Michaels has been a big hit with consumers and designers alike. “This vase can do the heavy lifting for grocery store florals or stand alone as their own sculptural pieces,” Lynch says. 

$10 at Michaels
Home Natural Walnut Stain Wood Frame with Mat by Studio Décor, 16" x 20"
$57$28

Lynch picked up this practical favorite, a classic wooden frame (and it's currently on sale). “I would go for a frame like this one,” she says. “Michaels has great frames.” They often run deals, too, where you can pick up a few for the price of one, so keep an eye out for those promotions. 

$28 at Michaels
Jonathan Adler x Michaels Geometric Bowtie DIY Tiered Pinewood Vase
$15$10

While these vases look great in the raw wood finish, Lynch says you can also make them your own with a quick DIY. “If you're feeling crafty, a black stain with black india ink can take it to the next level and make them look higher-end in any room,” the designer explains.

$10 at Michaels
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