Making your house or apartment feel like a home can be tricky, especially if you’re on a budget. You need to think outside the box, know what pieces do and don’t work together and have a clear idea of how you want to feel in your space.
It’s not an easy task, so I’m lucky that I have an interior designer as a mum to help me out.
“Having a space that feels like you is really good for your mental health,” says Norralee Roscioli, freelance interior designer (and also my mum). “Especially during these cooler months, it’s important to feel warm and fuzzy in your space.”
“You don’t need to be rich to make some smart interior choices, you just need to know where to look.”
Luckily for you, she’s happy to help you, too. Mum has handpicked five items on sale this Amazon Prime Day that will make your house feel expensive and home-y, without actually breaking the bank. These deals end at midnight tomorrow, so you’ll need to get in quick.
Here are five interior-designer approved homeware items to shop, this Amazon Prime Day.
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Creative Co-Op Hand-Woven Bamboo Boxes
Mum absolutely swears by woven baskets. “Woven baskets are the most attractive way to store things,” she says. “I love to use them in the bathroom, for towels and in the living room, for magazines and books.”
These Creative Co-Op Hand-Woven Bamboo Boxes ($185.69) are neutral, but also have minimal Euro feel that’ll fit with many interior styles.
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Laura Ashley Butter Chenille Bath Mat
“I’m a huge Laura Ashley fan,” Roscioli tells us — and let me back her up. She’s been shopping from them since I was little.
“Their bedroom and bath goods are great value, beautifully designed and last for years,” she says.
This Laura Ashley Butter Chenille Bath Mat ($37.78) is a beautiful butter colour, sure to liven up any bathroom.
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Black-Framed Round Mirror
According to mum, a circular mirror “adds an element of modernity to any space”. She often uses mirrors in her work to expand spaces; fitting them opposite a window, to give the illusion of greater space. This Black-framed Circle Wall Mirror ($51.47) is one of her top picks from the 2022 Amazon Prime Day sale, as it’s affordable and elevated.
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Turkish Bath Towels
“You can’t have a complete house without nice towels,” Mum says. The eggshell blue of these CACALA Pure Series Turkish Bath Towels ($37.53) will add luxury and comfort. Woven with ecofriendly 100% Turkish cotton fibers, these towels are wonderfully soft on the skin.
“Peshtemal towels are made with lightweight, natural fibers that are extremely absorbent, and dry quickly after use,” Roscioli adds.
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A Terracotta Pot
“Terracotta adds an element of rustic-ness into a space, that makes it feel warm and inviting,” Roscioli says. Whether you put it in your outdoor space or use it to house an indoor plant, this Creative Co-Op Terracotta Pot with Metal Stand ($82.57) looks like it was pulled straight out of a Tuscan villa.
