The Surprising Place to Shop Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Home Decor from Indie Designers
If you thought you knew all the best places to find unique home decor, think again. Turns out Minted—yep, the site known for its greeting cards and other paper goods—has a surprising collection of home goods designed by independent artists. And we’re kind of obsessed. If you don’t know how Minted works, here’s a quick rundown: Independent artists around the world submit their designs (illustrations, paintings, etc.) to the Minted community as part of regular “Design Challenges.” Customers vote on their favorite designs, and Minted turns the most popular ones into physical products, including home decor such as pillows, lamp shades, and wallpaper. That means you get unique, high-quality pieces at truly affordable prices. We rounded up a few of our favorite one-of-a-kind decor finds below.
Sweet Oranges Curtain
No doubt about it: This curtain is as sweet as they come. Alexandra Dzh, a visual artist with an emphasis on illustration and graphic design, drew up this pattern featuring vivid oranges and green leaves against a clean white background (note that you can also have the oranges printed with a more red or yellow tint). The curtain is a perfect addition for the kitchen but could also add a pretty pop to just about any room.
Buy: Sweet Oranges Curtain, $63
Wild Pillow
Bring subtle celestial vibes into your home with this pillow by Missouri designer Jen Owens, a self-described doodler and illustrator obsessed with vintage patterns, bold colors, and all things floral. The pillow features a mix of black and bright red elements that form moon-like circles against a cloudy soft-pink background. All pillows are printed to order on natural fabric, so rest (literally) assured it’s made just for you!
Buy: Wild Pillow, $44
Sketched Willow Drum Lampshade
Katharine Watson brings her botanical sketches to your home with this leafy lampshade. The delicate, feathery white leaves pop against your choice of six pastel-colored backgrounds—we’re loving Forest Green—for a soft but stylish look. The lampshade comes in three sizes, so you can get one to fit whatever lamp you’ve got!
Buy: Sketched Willow Drum Lampshade, $45
Edges Wall Mural
Not looking to wallpaper an entire wall in your room? Make a small but bold statement with Bethenia Lima’s modern mural. Drawing on his passions for pattern, color, and design, it features thick, mismatched black lines against a crisp white background for an eye-catching graphic pattern that works in any space. And no worries about committing to the look forever: The wallpaper is removable, so just peel it off when you’re ready to try something new!
Buy: Edges Wall Mural, $275
Stitched Table Runner
Always be dinner-party ready with this cute and colorful table runner designed by Amelie Conger, who was trained in fine art and is “tiptoeing” into the world of illustration. Her small, squiggly-line design comes in five color combos and adds just the right amount of playfulness to your kitchen or dining room. The design is printed on natural linen, and the runners are finished with a tailored hem and mitered corners for a truly classy piece.
Buy: Stitched Table Runner, $46