6 TJ Maxx Home Finds Under $40 That Look Like They Came From Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn has built an entire brand around looking effortlessly expensive — chunky ceramics, "lived-in" linens and lighting that costs more than your monthly car payment. And sure, that aesthetic is nice. But so is not spending $89 on a waste basket.
Here's the thing nobody at Pottery Barn wants you to know: A lot of that "elevated" look comes down to material, color palette and a few well-chosen details, not some proprietary design magic, which means it's entirely possible to recreate it with finds from somewhere else.
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Enter TJ Maxx. Buried among the clearance racks and mystery home goods are pieces that could pass for splurge-worthy catalog finds, minus the splurge. We dug through the shelves and found six standouts, all ringing in under $40, that bring the polish without the price tag. Your guests will assume you paid full retail. Your bank account will know better.
Nicole Miller Rechargeable Crystal Prism Table Lamp
Price: $39.99
Elevate your lighting situation in any room with this Nicole Miller rechargeable crystal lamp. The hardware is gold toned, and it comes with dimming options for different moods. Even better, you don’t have to flick a switch — it’s touch controlled. It stands at 13.5 inches tall, and its prisms send rainbows through three lighting modes.
Cynthia Rowley Floral Quilt Set
Price: $29.99 Twin/$39.99 Queen
You’ll impress your guests with this Cynthia Rowley floral quilt set. Whether you use it as intended on a bed, or double it up as a throw on a couch or chaise longue, its reversible design is elegant on both sides. The twin set comes with one quilt and one standard sham. The full, queen and king sets include one quilt and two standard shams.
Baumalu Copper Frying Pan
Price: $29
If Pottery Barn thinks it has cornered the market on beautiful cookware, TJ Maxx is here to say think again with this lovely Baumalu copper frying pan that’s also remarkably affordable. While only 6 inches, it’s perfect for sauces, small sautés or blooming spices over heat. Its handle is cast iron, and it does require hand washing, but it will look as gorgeous as it is functional.
Sur La Table Carbon Steel Bakeware Set
Price: $39.99
If you’ve ever felt insecure about your bakeware or longed to be able to purchase high end brands, you’ll want to jump at this deal. Sur La Table’s five-piece carbon steel bakeware set is as stunning as it is useful. Just think of all the tasty ingredients you can buy with the money you save on this set.
Mahogany Bethany Tablecloth
Price: $19.99 for 60 x 60 or $29.99 for 60 x 120
Pottery Barn is known for its whimsical yet tasteful designs, and you can fool even the most regular shopper with this Mahogany brand “Bethany” style tablecloth. On a pale blue background, butterflies cavort in pink blossoms that appear to have just unfurled. Whether you pull it out just for special events, or use it as your go-to tablecloth, it will change the ambience of your kitchen or dining room.
International Brass House Marble Waste Basket
Price: $39.99
Bathrooms can often be an afterthought when it comes to designs in a house. But let’s face it, people spend more time in them than we might care to think about. So, every little décor element can add ambience and thoughtfulness. This International Brass House marble waste basket will be almost too pretty to soil.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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