Interior Designers Say These Under-$25 Swaps Will Keep Your Home from Looking Outdated

Too much brass and mass-produced cane furniture are just two examples of long-gone design trends that could make your home look outdated. Don’t take my word for it—just listen to the experts. I interviewed Melissa Dyckman of Melissa Dyckman Interiorsin Lahaina, Maui, HI, and Stephanie Brown, lead designer at Saint Louise Design in Austin, TX, and both agree: The wrong decor pieces could be making your home look, well, old.

But not to worry because the design pros are here to right the ship that is your outdated home decor. Instead of aging your home, decor should freshen it up. With these experts’ curated recommendations, you can get it all on Amazon—with a max budget of $25 per piece.

These designers’ pro picks include vases, pillow covers, coffee table books, and more. Each designer-approved find will update your home in no time, and costs $25 or less on Amazon.

Interior Designer-Approved Decor Picks Under $25

• KH866 Sea Shell Vase, $22
• Pumtus Poly Wicker Shopping Basket, $20 with coupon (was $22)
• At Home on the Water by Jaci Conry, $23 (was $40)
• Handicrafts Home Decorative Remote Holder Box, $24
• Miulee 20x20-Inch Linen Pillow Covers, $16 (was $21)
• Viyyiea Gold Framed Canvas Print, $20 with coupon (was $22)
• Ordelite Rattan Bathroom Tray, $15
• Evelynen Home Set of 2 Turkish Hand Towels, $18 (was $22)
• Miulee 24x24-Inch Euro Sham Pillow Covers, $24 (was $28)
• Refsaver Glass Cloche Jar, $22

KH866 Sea Shell Vase

“Shells are not only for the beach,” Hawaii-based interior designer Melissa Dyckman tells BHG. “They have appeared in several cultures around the globe for centuries, and I love adding this unexpected element to a space. This shell sculpture is particularly beautiful with its organic texture. Use it as a vase or leave it on its own—either way you can’t go wrong.”

Pumtus Poly Wicker Shopping Basket

“There’s something so chic about a wicker market basket in an entry, and this one in particular, with the contrasting white handles, is gorgeous,” Dyckman says. “Hanging a few baskets on wall hooks in a mudroom acts as easy and functional decor.”

“At Home on the Water” by Jaci Conry

“Books are my No. 1 decor item in a home, and At Home on the Water is the perfect addition to every collection,” Dyckman explains. “Not only does it look gorgeous from the outside, but the contents inside are inspiring and soothing with their serene photos. Coffee table books are an affordable way to add layers to your home. I love stacking and grouping them by color family for an elevated look.”

Handicrafts Home Decorative Remote Holder Box

“Boxes are the ideal dual-purpose decor item because they look aesthetically pleasing on a coffee table or console, and can store remotes or items that otherwise clutter the space,” Dyckman says. “Using a slim resin box like this adds interest, translating to nearly every design style from coastal to rustic and even modern. This box can be styled in a living room, on a dresser, or in a home office.”

Miulee 20x20-Inch Linen Pillow Covers

“These linen throw pillow covers are the best high-end looking covers I’ve found at an incredible price,” Dyckman says. “I’ve personally used them in my home and on many projects to set the tone of a color palette. They feel good to the touch and wash well. Pro-tip: Use a pillow insert that is the next size up to fully fill the cover.”

Viyyiea Gold Framed Canvas Print

“This line art is such an easy win for making a shelf feel curated without a lot of effort,” Stephanie Brown, of Saint Louise Design in Austin, TX, tells BHG. “It’s a fresh, modern alternative to those heavy, dark-framed landscapes or wordy ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ signs that can make a room feel a bit dated.”

Ordelite Rattan Bathroom Tray

“Rattan is our go-to for adding a little warmth to a cold bathroom counter or entry table,” Brown says. “It’s a much more relaxed, designer-approved swap for those shiny, mirrored ‘glam’ trays that feel a little too fussy for most homes these days.”

Evelynen Home Set of 2 Turkish Hand Towels

“We have these in our own guest baths because the fringe and weave just feel so much more high-end than a standard towel,” Brown says. “They’re a great alternative to the bulky, matchy-matchy sets that tend to make a bathroom look a bit stuck in the past.”

Miulee 24x24-Inch Euro Sham Pillow Covers

“We love using these to give a sofa that expensive, layered look,” Brown explains. “The texture is substantial, and feels way more custom than it is. They’re the perfect upgrade from the flat, basic pillows that usually come with a couch, which can make a living room feel a bit uninspired.”

Refsaver Glass Cloche Jar

“This is easily one of our favorite pieces because it’s so simple yet has such a sophisticated impact,” Brown says. “We have these in our own homes and love using it to ‘house’ a favorite candle, which instantly turns a basic jar into a styled moment on a coffee table.”