We Found A Way To Save On Everything From Blu Dot To Kohler – Here’s The Secret

HEY THERE. For the last five years, I’ve been spewing out budget-friendly ways to design your home. I’ve taught you how to change up your furniture for free by working with your local vintage store; I’ve shared the credit card hacks I use to optimize my spend; I’ve revealed my top secret sources for brands that won’t break the bank. But today, I have something I need to shout from the rooftops: IT IS SO FREAKIN’ EASY TO GET 5% BACK AT WAYFAIR. Did you know?! Did you have ANY IDEA?!

Because until last week, I didn’t. But now, I DO – and I need to spread the word. (Red Card who? Never heard of her.) Here’s the deal: for only $29 a year, you can earn 5% back on EVERY ITEM ON WAYFAIR. And as long as you hold your membership, your reward dollars will never expire! If you’re planning to score anything over $600 within the next calendar year, the membership will pay for itself. That means you can score huge discounts on brands you love – with free, fast shipping to boot! Now that you’re in the know, might I suggest a few EHD-approved brands to check out? (A bunch of these brands are already holding sales, too – you can save A TON. It’s a great deal that I had to share!)

Furniture & Decor

Blu Dot

That shot on the right ring a bell for any other long-time readers? Over the past decade, we’ve turned to Blu Dot for fresh, sculptural, high-quality pieces. Indoor? Outdoor? Office? They have it all – and it’s all designed by two architects and a sculptor from good ol’ Minneapolis.

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TOV Furniture

On the hunt for a budget-friendly, on-trend piece? TOV Furniture is one of our secret resources. (Their proportions are so good that a once-major vintage store here in LA – I will leave them unnamed – tried to sell reupholstered TOV sofas as “original designs”! We can dish in the comments.) Anyway – if you’re looking for scallops, fringe, glam, or fun…welcome to TOV.

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Hawkins New York

COOL GIRL ALERT. Hawkins New York makes and curates a selection of beautiful entertaining essentials – everything from glasses and trays to napkins and tablecloths. The quality is top-notch; the aesthetics are even better. Even the pricing is fair! Mix-and-match your way to an effortless tablescape.

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Crow Canyon

You all remember Max, right? (Humphrey, for those not initiated.) His newly-launched Crow Canyon collection is to die for – how sweet is that gingham? I’m a longtime fan of the brand, though, and love that their pieces are sturdy enough to camp with AND chic enough to use indoors. In a world where we’re trying to make the most out of what we have, what could be better than such multifunctional dinnerware? (PS. My biggest shopping regret is that I didn’t score a full set from last year’s collab with The Get Out. If anyone has any leads, I will be eternally grateful.)

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Farmhouse Pottery

Don’t let the name fool you – Farmhouse Pottery does WAY more than just pottery. Sculptural cutting boards, artisan-crafted placemats, beautifully carved spoons…it’s all just gorgeous. If you’re looking to capture that simple, effortless, homebuilt vibe, Farmhouse is here for you.

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Furbish Studio

I’ve had that needlepoint Furbish Studio pillow for over a decade, and it STILL took center stage in my living room reveal. Know why? Because Furbish is FUN. If you love a bit of whimsy – or a home that doesn’t take itself too seriously – then you need to add this one to your bookmarks. (Their products make slam-dunk gifts for your quirkier friends around the holidays, too – their ornament selection is phenomenal.)

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Jungalow

Oh, how I love thee, dear Jungalow. The Justina Blakeney-helmed juggernaut is our go-to when we want to add a little spice, zest, and life to a room. Pop in an accent pillow, like Mallory did on the left, for a little hit of personality. Or you could, you know, go wild. Turn it up to 11. Mix your shag rug with your orange sofa and pull out every patterned pillow in your place. It all works!

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RugPadUSA

Hear us out: we stan RugPadUSA. Seriously. In addition to winning the contest for “cushiest carpet underlay” – I’ve bunked in the room above and will be the first to admit that walking on this carpet is a divine treat for your knees and back – they also took home top honors in our recent rug pad review. The memory foam is life-altering. I’m not joking – you will never be able to go back to a normal rug pad. Proceed with caution!

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Updating & Remodeling

Smeg

What’s cuter than a Smeg appliance? LITERALLY NOTHING, THAT’S WHAT. If you’re working with a small space constraint – like Jess on the left, or Velinda on the right – then Smeg’s sweet, vintage-inspired appliances (with perfect petite proportions, might I add) are just what the doctor ordered. (I guess she’d be a Design Doctor in this scenario, which sounds like it’d be a pretty fun gig. She’d diagnose your design issues and fix them with beautiful, appropriately scaled pieces. HGTV, are you listening?!)

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Mitchell Black

What isn’t to love about Mitchell Black? TRICK QUESTION – it’s all great. The selection? Fantastic. The quality? Even better! And guess what – you can feel great about supporting them, because Mitchell Black is both woman-owned (hell yeah!) and minority-owned. I’m proud to support such a great small business (I mean, especially one that took this guest bath to the next level!), and I hope you consider them for your next wallpaper project!

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Kohler

I LOVE that so many Kohler products are available at Wayfair – it simplifies the design, sourcing, and shipping process. Gone are the days of schlepping to your local big box retailer and choosing an arbitrary fixture off the wall – now, you can choose from a huge selection AND have that selection delivered straight to your house (often within 2 business days – far preferable to loading and unloading the car, IMO). You can grab everything from tubs to hardware, too – it’s a great time-saver for a busy designer.

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Bedrosians

Bedrosians, we love you! Your wall tile. Your floor tile. Your trims; your accents; your penny rounds; your zellige; your porcelain; your marble; your ceramic – they’re all top-notch. (So top notch, in fact, that we can’t stop sourcing Bedrosians for our own projects – you’ve seen them in nearly every renovation project we’ve completed over the past 8 years.)

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Hudson Valley Lighting

No one does a sconce like our pals at Hudson Valley Lighting. Their pieces are timeless, refined, and so thoughtfully designed – check out that leather-wrapped cord on the right! And if you don’t just want to take my word for it, note that Arlyn – our design guru and discoverer of well-made pieces designed to last – opted for HVLG lighting in both her living room AND bedroom. They’re that good, folks!

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Outdoor

Polywood

An admission: it took us longer than it should have to warm up to Polywood, a long-lasting, made-in-America outdoor brand with a 20-year warranty. Who knew that durable outdoor furniture could be so beautiful? They carry Adirondack chairs, of course, but Em just brought home a handful of stools for her new outdoor kitchen! (Reveal coming soon – take a peek at her decision process here, ICYMI.)

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Neighbor

I mean. Neighbor‘s outdoor furniture is stunning – there’s no other way to say it. Sturdy framing; smart materials (yes, that is Sunbrella on both Jess’ sofa and Em’s lounger, thank you for noticing!), and world-class design. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by upholstered outdoor seating – there’s an infinite number of options out there, all at varying quality levels! – you can rest easy in knowing that Neighbor’s product is tried, true, and well-loved by the EHD team.

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Fatboy

Not familiar with Fatboy? You will be. They’re a 20-year-old Dutch brand that specializes in quirky, distinctive, indoor/outdoor pieces. They really broke into the American market last year, and they’re a welcome addition to our current world of beige and gray. And, I mean…what kid doesn’t love a big balloon dog bench? With Fatboy’s outdoor pieces, you’ll absolutely be the gathering house on your block.

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Veradek

I had to leave you with two stunners from Emily Bowser’s house, powered by our friends at Veradek – get a load of that drool-worthy patina! Whether you’re in the market for box planters, hanging planters, lightweight pots, or – you guessed it – even Corten steel dividers, Veradek’s got you covered. (If the patinated look isn’t your thing, never fear – there’s way more where that came from.)

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Thank you, Wayfair Rewards program, for giving me something to dream about. What would you score with your 5% bounty? I’d splurge on something big, like a sofa, and then I’d use my rewards cash for some pillows and blankets. Maybe even a tray! What say you?

Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kaitlin Green | From: The River House Primary Bathroom Reveal (Including A Sauna!! And Mirrors In Front Of The Window)

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