An Interior Designer Shares What's Worth Your Money at Hobby Lobby

Shopping at Hobby Lobby — with its wide array of home decor items — can be exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're an interior design enthusiast or just looking to save money when you shop to spruce up your living space, knowing which products are worth buying and which to avoid is essential.

In a recent Instagram video, Ana Egger, an L.A.-based interior decorator and home stager who posts under the account @stagedby.ana.egger, shared some must-buy items from Hobby Lobby and a few things to avoid.

Bordeaux Arch Metal Wall Mirror, $59.99

Hobby Lobby offers an impressive selection of mirrors, including high-quality dupes of designer pieces. Egger highlights one 7-foot standout as a replica of a popular model from Anthropologie, but there are tons to choose from that fit all styles. 

Mirrors, like this affordable option under $60, can serve as stunning statement pieces in bathrooms, on console tables, or as focal points in any room.

Light Gray Textured Bowl, $15.99

Hobby Lobby has a variety of stylish decorative bowls that can add some sophistication to an entryway or a coffee table. Ana highlights a particular black wooden bowl that blends well with different aesthetics and is perfect for layering against kitchen backsplashes or on built-in shelves. 

We love this light grey option for just $15.99.

Beige Distressed Vase, $7.49 (on sale from $14.99)

When it comes to vases and sculptural pieces, Hobby Lobby offers a diverse range. Look for larger pieces that make a statement without cluttering your space. 

“Avoid small decorative pieces,” says Egger. “They’re just going to look random in a space and make it feel cluttered.”

Rectangle Acacia Cutting Board, $7.99

Hobby Lobby's selection of cutting boards is both functional and stylish. Larger boards are preferable, says Egger, as they add a substantial visual element to your kitchen decor. 

These items are often priced more affordably than similar options at other retailers—like this acacia board for less than $10.

Shopping smartly at Hobby Lobby involves knowing which items to invest in. Mirrors, decorative bowls, larger vases, and stylish cutting boards are excellent purchases that can elevate your home decor without breaking the bank, while Egger says to avoid smaller, less impactful items that can contribute to a cluttered look. 

Overall spending money on your home should involve you focusing on essential, quality, and timeless pieces. This way you don't waste your hard-earned money on trendy, fleeting items.