6 Home Finds You Should Always Buy at Michaels, According to Designers
While Michaels might primarily be known for its craft supplies, the store has also become known for its decor pieces. With adorable aesthetic accents filling the shelves, it also doesn’t hurt that the retailer is budget-friendly and has great coupons, to boot.
It’s why interior designers have started turning to Michaels in recent years to punctuate their design projects, making things look on-trend while sticking to the budget. In addition to picking up decorative pieces, Keira Schultz, owner and principal designer at KSDesigns LLC, says that Michaels is a great source for everything a designer needs on install day, from scissors to tape to furniture touch-up pens.
To make like an interior designer and transform your space (on a budget), head to Michaels and buy these designer-approved essentials.
Seasonal Decor
Interior designer Shivani Vyas loads up on seasonal decor at Michaels. She says, “Michaels is an easy place to shop for seasonal decor. They have an extensive collection of unique and fun finds for almost every occasion, from place settings to front door wreaths and ceramic Easter bunnies.”
Vases
A vase is one of those items that you don’t need to spend a ton on to achieve style and functionality — and luckily Michaels has plenty at reasonable prices.
“Michaels has a wide selection of vases, from on-trend to simple and elegant at a nice price point,” Schultz says. “It’s worth stocking up so you have options to fit any style of home, especially when there’s a coupon.”
Wall Stenciling Supplies
When Vyas wants to create the look of wallpaper in a project, but needs a lower-priced, DIY option, she heads to Michaels for wall stenciling supplies. Vyas calls stenciling a “cost-effective plan B,” and says that Michaels is the perfect place to shop for this project “because they’re stocked with all the supplies you’ll need to get the job done, so you don’t have to piecemeal tools and supplies from different stores or make additional trips.”
Frames
While you may think you need to empty your wallet to frame an entire gallery wall’s worth of art, think again. Michaels has some of the lowest-priced frames around, but they’re still high-quality.
Talking about one of her favorite items to purchase at Michaels, Schultz says, “With such a wide selection of frame styles, finishes, and sizes, there is always a framing solution available. And if needed, their custom frame options are expansive.”
Storage Baskets
Decorative Branches
When she shops Michaels, Schultz always seeks out tall branches or faux olive trees. She says, “With a variety of options, a designer can always find the perfect-sized olive tree or branch to add to a pot. I usually keep bags of their moss on hand to use when adding an olive tree to a vessel.”