I Gave a Designer $100 to Shop Home Decor at Lowe’s — Here’s What They Bought

Brick walls can feel prohibitive when it comes to decor. Button tossed one of these ingenious hooks, specifically designed for hanging decor on brick walls, into her cart. “Yes, something like this does exist!” she said. “Recently, I hung a wall fountain using one of these hooks near my front door. It has created a spa-like atmosphere when you approach the front door of my home!”

You don’t have to get new windows to make them feel more sophisticated; all you need is this decorative privacy film. “This is a versatile product and can be used for more than creating privacy in bath or kitchen windows,” Button explains. “I’ve used it to classically disguise the contents of glass kitchen cupboards and garage door windows.”

All you need to make your florals feel luxe is an elegant vase, like this one from Nachtman. “This is a stunning vase and looks like a designer piece,” Button says. “I’ve given it several times as a gift for the host of the dinner party we were attending. It makes a real statement when either florals or branches are added.”

Throw pillows, like this adorable allen + roth piece, go a long way toward making a space feel cozy and comfy. “These have a great oblong shape to them, and the cream shade is chic,” Button says. “The texture gives off a modern organic feel as well.”

No space is complete without thoughtful lighting. Button opted for this modern and minimalist LED lamp because it’s “supremely functional light, and it’s rechargeable, too.” As for how to style it, Button says it’s “easily placed in a foyer, desk area, or outdoor dining table,” and can be moved around in a snap since it’s cordless.

In the end, Button’s grand total was $100.50, and she was able to scoop up a handful of items that, when used together, could totally breathe new life into any space. It just goes to show that sometimes, the best decor pieces are hidden in the places you least expect them — and for delightfully low prices.