by Furnishly | Oct 28, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Following on the heels of their dreamy home decor line released earlier this year, Gap is deepening its relationship with Walmart with a brand-new — and super chic — furniture collaboration. The collection will consist of more than 150 furniture items, including couches, ottomans, TV stands, headboards, and rugs with nods to Scandinavian and mid-century modern styles in terms of silhouettes and finishes.
Featuring Gap’s signature color palette (hello, denim blues, tans, and leathery camel browns!), standout pieces in the Gap Home Furniture range include the Upholstered Barrel Chair in navy ($179), the Washed Denim Curtain Pair (Starting at $19.98), and the Chevron Striped Textured Indoor Area Rug in navy (Starting at $99.98). Many of the items are made using sustainable materials like organic cottons and recycled polyester, meaning those competitive price points are all the more impressive. In lieu of busy prints and jarring color combinations, the line really hones in on natural fibers, soothing tones, and textural textiles, as evidenced by the lookbook images you’ll see below. Prices top out at $629, meaning everything — including sofas! — is well under $1,000.
“Our customers have been spending more time in — and investing more in — their homes,” said Anthony Soohoo, executive vice president of home at Walmart U.S., in a press release announcing the Gap Home Furniture range. “This nesting trend is one we anticipate continuing, and we are committed to offering Walmart shoppers a wide variety of accessible, on-trend styles so that a beautiful home is possible for everyone. Gap Home is a key part of this effort, and there is so much more to come.”
To complement the new furniture range, Gap Home is also introducing a capsule collection of new bedding styles ideal for keeping warm throughout the winter — think cozy quilts and comforters in soft jersey knits. Gap Home’s new introductions and Gap Home Furniture will be rolled out across Walmart.com and in select stores across the country in the coming weeks, just in time for any home refreshes you’re planning before the holidays and gift-giving season proper.
by Furnishly | Oct 25, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Furniture, Lighting, Style
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I have a dilemma: I don’t want to spend money, but my apartment needs (yes, needs!) new things. Earlier this year, I decided to start a room-by-room redecorating process. Since then, I’ve followed a budget with careful decision-making — but I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been able to move beyond the bedroom, which was technically my first room assignment. One of the walls hasn’t been repainted yet, the curtains are due to be replaced, and a new rug still needs to find its way underneath the bed.
Don’t get me wrong: I’m not above the occasional splurge (as long as it’s on the right thing), but if you don’t plan, costs can add up — especially if you’re investing in a big-ticket item like a sectional or rug. That’s why smaller decor items are important to purchase between larger ones — they don’t break the bank and still have the power to completely transform the look and feel of your space. When chosen thoughtfully, a new lamp, clock, throw pillow, or blanket is all you need to create the ultimate at-home sanctuary. Our editors have been scouting the best deals on items like these from high end retailers like Nordstrom, West Elm, and Pottery Barn lately, and Apt2B is up next. While the online furniture retailer’s sofas, sectionals, and sleepers can be on the pricier side, Apt2B also offers super-affordable decor. We’re talking everything from clocks to throw blankets to vases. Read on for a few of our favorites under $100 right now.
by Furnishly | Oct 22, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
October is Money Month at Apartment Therapy! That means we’re sharing stories about saving money to buy a home, hacks to help you stick to your budget, and more all month. Head over here to see them all!
It’s no secret designers are total pros at sourcing amazing furniture, artwork, and decorative accents. And some of those finds are just so good, they’ll always rank as number one. To live vicariously through a few decorator friends in this regard, I asked them for the story of their best furniture steals ever: where they found their item, how they knew it was the real deal, and what they’ve used it for since. Read on and prepare to be jealous of these scores — I know I am!
An authentic Eero Saarinen piece
“One time while browsing for office furniture online, I came upon an original Eero Saarinen office chair for $50, and it was a local classified add via Craigslist. I was in luck! I knew it was real deal, as it was stamped underneath with “IBM” and a serial number. Of course, being made in the ‘60s, it needed new upholstery, but I didn’t mind, as I had the perfect use for it. It would be paired in an eclectic-style office with an executive baroque white-washed desk and mid-century lamp. Winning!” —Designer Jodi Janzen of Janzen Design in San Rafael, California
“My best furniture find was a Bergère-style chair that I found online at a very inexpensive price, but it needed a lot of work to breathe some life into it. I decided to go bold with it and had the frame painted in gold and reupholstered in a bold floral fabric on the back and black-and-white color blocking on the front. I used it in an office space, and it makes such a strong statement.” —Designer Veronica Solomon of Casa Vilora Interiors by Veronica Solomon in Katy, Texas
A deeply discounted Anthropologie table
“My dining room table (which I also use as an entry table) was a great find from the Anthropologie outlet called Final Cut in Augusta, GA. It’s a few hours from Atlanta but was worth the drive for this piece, which was 85 percent off — with just a few scratches!” —Designer Kevin O’Gara of Thou Swell in Atlanta, Georgia
A stunning vintage secretary
“We’ve been to many estate sales, where people pass right by a glorious piece of furniture because its potential is hiding under layers of dust. My partner, Casey, had been looking for a vintage secretary for a while. She snatched up a late 1800s serpentine-front mahogany stunner that was being completely ignored because it was dingy and had a few scratches. We spruced it up to reveal its rich and glossy finish — she knew to look past the cobwebs!” —Designers Sharon Derry and Casey Stallings of Lime Tree Home in St. Louis, Missouri
“I found this antique French birdcage at Halsey Street Vintage shop in downtown Newark, NJ, for $40. Similar ones can be found for $1,600.” — Designer Djalna McSween of Djalna McSween Interiors in Newark, New Jersey
A dazzling chest of drawers
“We found this incredible chest of drawers at Vintage Garage Sale, an amazing urban flea market in Chicago. It was sort of hiding in a back corner of the parking garage, and between the poor lighting and the layer of dust, it didn’t seem like anything much — which is probably why the seller was willing to part with it at such a bargain. But the construction is so sturdy and the patina is so perfect, [so] we had to have it.” —Designer Nicole Alexander of Siren Betty Design in Chicago, Illinois
by Furnishly | Oct 18, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Somewhere among all the sleeper sofas and futons in the marketplace, there’s another category of convertible seating that you might’ve overlooked: sleeper chairs. They offer so much functionality in a relatively small footprint, and you can hardly even tell they have another secret life as a bed. Unlike the usually large sleeper sofas, however, the sleeper chair isn’t just for a living room. Perfect for a home office or bedroom, these 10 super-stylish sleeper chairs will certainly earn their keep in your house, especially once regular houseguests become a thing again. Below, shop our favorite picks from retailers like West Elm, Pottery Barn, Walmart, and more!
Sarah M. Vazquez also contributed to reporting.
by Furnishly | Oct 15, 2021 | Design Inspiration, Style
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Cancel your weekend plans because Macy’s Lowest Prices of the Season Sale is here. Right now, you can score up to 60 percent off on top home brands like Nespresso, Shark, Fiestaware, and more. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your space for a cozy fall feel or get an early jump on holiday gift buying, this sale has it all. Enjoy deep discounts on luxurious bedding, kitchen tools, and other home accessories. In fact, there’s so many sale items that you might be feeling overwhelmed. That’s why we put together the top 10 home deals to shop during the sale, from the perfect scented candle to the comfiest electric blanket. So get ready to peruse the discounts, but don’t wait too long to add to cart!
