Ah, Costco…what would it be without you? This wholesale retailer is known for offering large quantities of your favorite everyday items at affordable prices, so it's safe to say that many of your wallets and cabinets will be pretty empty.
But if you look at a giant box of mayonnaise or a year's worth of dish detergent, you might realize that Costco also stocks quite a few products. An impressive selection of quirky Lego sets as well as household items 157-piece Le Creuset cookware set. I'm talking about the basics of decoration: bedding, furniture, plants, and other things that every home has. needs But you don't necessarily want to buy it at Costco. But Costco sells all of these items (and more) at affordable prices, so you can get some serious bang for your buck when decorating your space.
Costco's warehouses may be stocked with surprisingly selective inventory. The company says it offers 4,000 SKUs compared to his 30,000 SKUs at the average grocery store. But finding the best items Costco's home section has to offer can feel like an uphill battle. So where do you start? We asked several interior designers to share their top tips for shopping at Costco.
When shopping, start with the decorating basics, says Luis Carmona, owner and lead designer at VERDE Interior Design. For example, Costco might not be the first place you consider buying curtains, but the store offers stylish and affordable options, especially in unconventional sizes. “When we install window treatments in a customer's home, we always try to install the curtains as high as possible to give the illusion that the window is taller than it actually is,” he says. “The extra height allows you to achieve this look without any customization.”
That's why Carmona is a fan of the Beautyrest Black Magnetic Closure Window Panel Pair. This pair measures 108 inches long and is “hard to find in standard off-the-shelf curtains,” he says. (Pro Tip: It's only available online, so if you can't find what you're looking for in the Costco warehouse, be sure to check out our website.)
Don't underestimate Costco's selection of designer appliances and fixtures brands, either. “Imagine this: a jaw-dropping designer kitchen faucet courtesy of a well-known company like Hansgrohe,” added designer and presenter Eric Göransson. around the house. “And a bidet toilet seat — yes, you heard me right! TOTO Washlet, anyone? ” This brand also caters to textiles. In fact, designer Sarah Grant relies on Costco, especially for basic bedding. “We like to have two pillows for each family member and an extra pillow for guests, which is a lot,” explains Grant. “It's helpful to be able to save money on inserts.”
focus on form and function
Once you have selected the basics, you can move on to the next step. fun Part: decoration and more practical furniture. While buying a sofa or dining table at Costco can be a bit of a gamble, designers agree that accessories and accent pieces are fair game.The secret, according to the pros, is to find practical products and Looks good. For example, Grant is drawn to shelving units, storage bins, and bowls with lids. Or, in her words, “functional storage solutions to keep your home organized and clutter-free.”
If you're keen to get your hands on some Costco furniture, Carmona recommends using a form-meets-function approach to find items that do double duty and work well in small spaces. Masu. “Wall-mounted desks like this one are perfect because they offer plenty of surface area to work on while also providing height for additional storage or decoration,” he says of Costco's Holden Leaning His Desk. Masu. “If you don't have horizontal space in the room, go vertical.”
Choose real or fake plants
If you're looking for the perfect finish, Costco is the place to go very You can easily get the green one. “Costco plants are amazingly priced,” said Alison Garrison, lead designer at San Diego design firm Alito. “They don't always carry the load, but if I'm there and they have a load, I almost always pick it up.” Also, take advantage of Costco's affordable houseplants You don't have to be a professional plant parent to do this. “Artificial trees are perfect for spaces that don't get a lot of sunlight, or for busy people who don't have time to grow plants,” says Carmona.
Among Costco's large selection of artificial plants is the olive tree, which has become a cult favorite this summer. At more than 6 feet tall, Carmona says this viral sensation “adds height and texture to a room, and the large pot gives the plant a more sophisticated look.” But why stop there? Garrison points out that Costco also has great planters.
