September’s most-shopped products indicate that consumers are ready to cozy up for fall, with a focus on texture in various forms, including rattan, velvet, and block-printed linen. A tiny vintage-inspired stool and hardworking buys that make everyday life easier were also popular.
Wicker was particularly popular, possibly due to the influence of Alexander Skarsgård, who played a character with a wicker husband in a movie.
Popular Home Decor Items
The Large Artificial Plant Arrangement, priced at $30, provides a shortcut to a leafy, effortlessly layered look without the need for watering. The Round Woven Rattan Tray, part of the same collection, combines warm neutrals and natural materials.
Rejuvenation’s Waverleigh chandelier, featuring a rattan drum shade and streamlined silhouette, was another popular item for channeling the wicker obsession in a more practical form.
Beauty and Furniture
Anthropologie’s 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, which contains over $300 worth of skin care, makeup, hair care, and fragrance, was a popular choice for early holiday shopping or as a treat for oneself.
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A $10 flat-woven cotton rug, recommended by Anna Kroesser of Kroesser + Strat Design, was also popular among readers, who saw its potential as a bath mat, entryway rug, or landing pad for wet winter boots.
Drew Barrymore’s outdoor collection for Walmart includes a Beautiful Wicker Reversible-Top Outdoor Ottoman and Coffee Table, which serves as an ottoman, coffee table, and storage piece in one.
Functional and Stylish Furniture
Sarah Sherman Samuel’s Rivas Foot Stool, part of her Lulu and Georgia collection, is a sculptural piece that can double as a boost to reach upper kitchen cabinets or bookshelves.
IKEA’s Life at Home report highlights the importance of managing clutter, particularly in areas like the kitchen sink. The no-drill Sunnersta system provides a renter-friendly solution for utilizing vertical space and keeping clutter at bay.
The Pierce & Ward Curved Back Dining Chair, with its curved back, turned-ball detail, and velvety seat, has a slightly eccentric vintage quality that fits well with the design duo’s newest West Elm collection.
