I'm an interior designer who loves HomeGoods, but there are 7 things I never buy there

• I prefer to shop elsewhere for candles and sets of pots and pans. 
• Typically, I don’t buy large furniture pieces or mirrors from HomeGoods. 

HomeGoods has some tasteful items for desk organization, but I still skip this section.

This story was originally published on December 21, 2023, and most recently updated on July 7, 2026.