Robert M. Luckey 
People love to hate big box retailers. Why buy something mainstream when you can find something original that no one else will have?
But let’s face it: not everyone can afford exclusive designer pieces and, well, many big-box retailers have some good stuff. Who hasn’t spent hours wandering around CB2 or walking into Target to buy toothpaste and walk away with $200 worth of home decor?
We asked our 2022 Top Designers, “What’s your favorite decor or furniture item from a big-box retailer?” Here’s what they had to say.
Ballard designs
“I love the Ballard Designs wall rod and gallery chain setup.” —Denise McGaha, Denise McGaha Interiors
“We love the Ballard Dayna Chippendale chairs! It’s a classic look, at a great price, and it’s easy to swap out the seat fabric for something to complement the home. » —Mia Brous and Kerri Goldfarb, MADRE Design
Bed, bath and beyond
“Bed bath & Beyond has some of my favorite Euro Form fillers.” —Ellett Miciotto, EJM Interiors
“I think Target and Bed Bath & Beyond have super thin sheets with fun prints.” —Margaret Chambers, Chambers Interiors
CB2
“CB2 does a good job of curating their catalog and the lines and shapes of many of their pieces can look great when connected to the right space.” —Ragsdale Abbey, Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design
“The West Cane Charcoal Bar Cabinet by Leanne Ford at CB2. It’s a great alternative to a built-in bar, with wine storage and a mirrored open cubby for mixing cocktails. —Traci Connell, Traci Connell Interiors
” My God. I think we all own the Gwyneth chairs from CB2. —Sam Sano, Samantha Sano
Crate and barrel
“I basically love everything about the collaboration between Leanne Ford and Crate & Barrel.” —Ashley Dalton, Ashley Dalton Interiors
“I love the Crate and Barrel ‘Willow’ queen sleeper sofa in a white slipcover. I’ve used it on many projects and have it in my house! It’s comfortable, clean, stylish and affordable —Emily Larkin, EJ Interiors
Design at your fingertips
“We use Knoll Saarinen tables from DWR in many of our projects. They come in different shapes and sizes and always work. —Shelby Wagner, Design by Shelby Wagner
“Edel Credenza by Design at your fingertips. It’s a beautiful simple design, functional and at a good price.” —Jen Mauldin, Mauldin Designs
Catering equipment
“Restoration Hardware Dining Table – for scale it’s hard to compete with the price…and their desks!” So affordable for the size range! —Morgan Farrow, Morgan Farrow Interiors
“We love Restoration Hardware’s bean bag chairs for kids’ rooms and playrooms.” —Cameron Drinkwater, Cameron Drinkwater Interiors
“I have clients who love the HR cloud sofa. It’s comfortable.” –Russ Peters, Peters Cates Design Inc.
Target
“I’m not going to lie, Target’s Casaluna bedding line is amazing. I have one of the bedspreads in my master bedroom. —Angeline Guido, Angeline Guido Design LLC
“You can find good stuff at Target and Home Goods.” —Amy Williams, Amy Gibbs Interiors
western elm
“West Elm Props” —Samantha Fisher, Samantha Fisher Interiors
“West Elm – End/Side Tables and Lamps” –Heidi Arwine, Heidi Arwine Interiors
Williams Sonoma
“Williams Sonoma has great throws that get what they pay for, and nothing makes a beautiful room feel more inviting than a cozy throw or two.” —Josh Pickering, Pickering Home Interiors
“There is a beautiful Faux Bone Ivory Desk at Williams Sonoma Home that would look elegant in any home office.” —Roz Murphy, Design by Roz Murphy
