The lure of a well-stockedHomeGoodsis a force no decorating fiend can resist — including celebrities!
The popular décor destination, known for its huge selection of affordable (andoccasionally offbeat) finds, is a favorite resource of any budget decorator. But the discount store, whose parent company TJX Cos. recently launcheda new chain of storesin the U.S., has also garnered a list of celebrity fans who, like us, will never pass up the chance to spend an afternoon filling their carts with candles, coasters and “Champagne” signs.
- Malin Akerman
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“The start of the year is a perfect time to hit refresh on your home,” theBillionsactresstold PEOPLEof her recent mini makeover with HomeGoods. She focused on incorporating pops of color and keeping with the “Moroccan and rustic with a bit of modern elegance” vibe of the rest of the L.A. house she shares with her son, Sebastian. When it comes to her best tips for redecorating, the Swedish actress suggested to “start with the key pieces and build outward,” as she did with a pair of blue velvet chairs (pictured above).
- Adrienne Bailon Houghton
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The Realcohost decked out her Bel Air home for the holidays with finds from HomeGoods to create apastel winter wonderland, using decorations like a rose gold Christmas tree and $10 mother of pearl star. “I literally was amazed with how many festive finds I grabbed there,” theCheetah Girlsalum told PEOPLE of her partnership with the brand. She even admitted to taking her love for the chain store to the next level when she’s traveling. “My first thing when I check into a hotel, I’m like, ‘Okay, where is the nearest HomeGoods?'”
- Karamo Brown
TheQueer Eyestar teamed up withHomeGoods to transform a student loungeat his alma matter, Florida A&M University (FAMU), in order to give the communal space a chic and inspiring “refresh.” Brown brightened up the lounge with affordable back-to-school finds to create a “Zen” nook, game area, fully-stocked study spaces and more. “It’s now a perfect spot for students to chill out and let their minds recoup after a busy day or in between classes,” Brown told PEOPLE. “I hope the new layout brings the students a better balance of work and fun. When you’re in college, you work so hard, it’s important to remember to give yourself a break!”
4. JoAnna Garcia Swisher
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To gear up for a summer of entertaining loved ones, theRebaalum and founder ofThe Happy Placeblogrevamped her and husband Nick Swisher’s outdoor spaceat their Los Angeles home into a vibrant oasis, using only items from HomeGoods. “It’s endless inspiration for me,” the actress, 39, tells PEOPLE of the celeb-favorite store. “And for someone that entertains as much as I do, it’s so incredible. I really believe in having new moments and different kinds of parties and my themes are always changing,” she explains, adding, “It really gives me the opportunity to get creative.” From incorporating colorful outdoor rugs and whimsical plant pots with plenty of greenery, the mom-of-two shares that the new décor “really brought to life the way we use the home.”
- Vanessa Lachey
TheTop Chef Jr.host transformed her and husbandNick Lachey‘s L.A. home into a winter wonderland primed for holiday entertaining, finding room for everything from a life-size sleigh full of presents to a hot cocoa station. With help from HomeGoods, the formerTRLhost created a holiday style she describes as “kind of a modern cabin feel,” thanks to pops of buffalo plaid (her new obsession) and larger-than-life decorative items like Nutcrackers.
- RaeLynn
Therising country starloaded up on “Bohemian Western” pieces from the home store whileredecorating the music roomin her eclectic Nashville home. Choosing bright pieces like a furry piano bench, a bright blue swivel chair and shadow boxes to hang her favorite Dolly Parton records, the “Queens Don’t” singer transformed her space into a true creative oasis.
7.Kyle Richards
TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstarstocked up on dorm decor for her daughter Sophia Umansky’s new college digs. The mom-daughter duo left the L.A. store with bags full of colorful hangers, bedding and desk supplies after a successful shopping day. Sophia graduated high school in May andvisited a college in Washington, D.C.in April, when her dad, Mauricio, told Bravo she hadn’t yet decided where she was going.
8.Dorinda Medley
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TheReal Housewives of New Yorkstartook over the store’s Instagram Story to document her pre-holiday party shopping spree. From the looks of it, her guests can expect some very festive cocktails mixed in a gold shaker, the furriest faux throw and oneenormouschocolate Santa.
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TheHillsvetis captured here with the true mark of a successful HomeGoods run: a bag full of goodies and a proud expression signaling a decorating job well done.
- Sutton Foster
TheYoungeractress is all about her HomeGoods finds. She joined forces with the store and designer-artist Mike Harrison to put together a pretty pink palette inher New York City apartmentthat captured her colorful spirit. The Broadway star is such a fan that she alsodecked out her dressing roomwith HomeGoods finds too.
- Allison Holker and Stephen “tWitch” Boss
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The young couple, who met while competing onSo You Think You Can Dance,teamed up with designer Amy Lipnis tooutfit their homewith affordable pieces that works hard and play harder. “Something that’s so up our alley is the games we have from HomeGoods,”Boss told PEOPLE in February. “We are a gaming family. We don’t have them hidden away in a box somewhere, they actually add to the décor, which is really cool.”
- Tamar Braxton
Tamar Braxton’s HomeGoods hunt led her to find the centerpiece of her home bar:a champagne sign she found for $99. “It was just the icing on the cake,” the reality star told PEOPLE last year.
- Melissa McCarthy
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Caught in the act:Melissa McCarthywas photographed wheeling outtwocarts-worth of goodies, a feat that required getting a little help from an employee.
- Lance Bass
An animal statue is what spoke toLance Bass and husband Michael Turchinwhen they made a stop at their local store. “When we went to Africa we went on a safari,” Bass says. “We were introduced to this animal, the Impala, which I had never heard of. The day we got back from Africa we went into HomeGoods and saw this staring at us and we were like ‘We have to get this guy.’”
- Kelly Killoren Bensimon
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The formerReal Housewives of New Yorkstar attended the opening of a HomeGoods in Manhattan. Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen, also formerly ofRHONY,and designerNate Berkuswere on site for the festivities as well.
- The Characters ofBig Little Lies
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HomeGoods even makes appearances on the small screen.Reese Witherspoon’s beach houseon the HBO seriesBig Little Liessports plenty of the store’s beach-inspired décor. “I go in with two of my buyers and everyone gets a cart and we start a wagon train,” set decoratorAmy Wells tells PEOPLEof her shopping process at the store. “We go through, fill a cart, line up at the cashier, the cashier looks at us like, ‘Oh my god, what are you guys doing?’ and then we go for another round.”
Other celebs who have reportedly been spotted indulging in a little retail therapy at the store includeJustin Theroux,Miley CyrusandLiam Hemsworth,Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’Lisa Vanderpump,E! News‘ Jason Kennedy,Amber Roseand Ali Larter.
source: people.com
