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20 Things To Buy During Presidents' Day Weekend That'll Make Your Home Look Straight Out Of A Magazine

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Some of the Presidents' Day deals are suspiciously good this year — here are some of our favorite home finds from Amazon, Anthropologie, Wayfair, and more. 1. A metal accent cabinet for 43% off (the lowest price it's ever been!) with one main goal in life, to hide the shovels' worth of stuff you currently have laying around while looking stunning at the same time. This secret spot is a storage unit in plain site, and reviewers are loving it. Promising review:"These cabinets are great! The quality is 100x better than similar looking Ikea furniture and way easier to assemble. Adds a fun design element to any room." — ajp Get it from Amazon for $79.98+ (originally $139.99; available in four colors). 2. A rectangular wall mirror for 30% off that'll simply make you smile every time you see it! This eye-catching accent piece is perky in every possible way, with a sunny mix of colors and an unexpectedly fun frame. Striped mirrors should be a bigger thing! Anthropologie Promising review:"This mirror is the perfect touch to any room. The size is perfect - not too large or too small. The finish on it makes it a standout piece that enhances any room!" — Anthrogirl222 Get it from Anthropologie for $209.95 (originally $298; available in two colors). 3. A double bathroom vanity for a whopping 50% off (folks, that's two sinks for the price of one!) so you and your boo no longer have to share a sink, because your morning rituals are simply not compatible with a shared faucet. This gorgeous vanity is made with scratch-resistant birch, a metal base, and a granite countertop with double sinks. Joss & Main Shout out to reviewer Rachel below who helped really bring this post home. Promising review:"It's gorgeous. My bathroom looks like it's right out of a magazine. I love the combo of metal legs. It wasn't cheap, but worth it!" — Rachel Get it from Joss & Main for $1,130 (originally $2,250; available in two colors and five sizes). 4. A Bubble Cuddle Blanket for 20% off that I am personally 13.5 seconds away from adding to my own shopping cart. This mid-weight blanket is woven with ultra soft fibers for some extra toasty (and chic) snugglin'! Feel free to toss this over the pile of laundry on that chair to instantly make your room look tidy and oh-so cozy. Cozy Earth Promising review:"Incredibly soft! The first night I snuggled under this throw I slept all night, warm and happy. Five stars." — Merlene Get it from Cozy Earth for $204+ (originally $255+; available in two sizes, two styles, and three colors). 5. A 20-piece Villeroy & Boch cutlery set for 50% off — this striking stainless steel flatware is crafted for "superior strength and rust resistance" with a modern design twist that highlights the artistic skills of a company that has been making tableware since 1784. Plus, they're machine washable! Amazon This includes four dinner forks, four salad forks, four dinner knifes, four soup spoons and four teaspoons. Promising review:"Absolutely beautiful. They look much more expensive than what they cost. A great addition to our home ." — SandyOTR Get it from Nordstrom for $132.99 (originally $267). 6. A Baroque-style mirror for up to 40% off I can hardly believe is actually on Amazon. Get this in your life (at this price!) before everybody finds out our little secret and it's sold out for good! Promising review:"All I can say is woooow! This mirror is not only affordable, but the quality is amazing. It's heavy and not cheap looking. The gold color is not so tacky, and it's done just right. My main concern was receiving a broken mirror but the packaging was great and arrived in one piece. Don't hesitate buying this gem, you need it!" — Celeste C Get a 19" x 30.75" from Amazon for $82.99 (originally $138.99; available in five styles and eight sizes). 7. A floral Birch Lane wallpaper for up to 37% off — fill a room with this wallpaper and take a step back in time every time you walk in. The wallpaper comes pre-pasted and has a smooth, non-woven texture. Wayfair Promising review:"This wallpaper is perfect. We painted a bedroom in our Victorian a moody purple and needed something to balance the tone. The soft yellow of this paper, mixed with the deep purple of the room, create a perfect ambiance. The paper is thick and the pattern and texture look high end." — Anonymous Get it from Wayfair for $1.22 sq/ft (originally $1.95; available in five colors). 8. A pair of plush cotton bath towels for 20% off with a simple, elegant design and color palette that'll add an upscale touch to your tile walls and all. These are extra plush Turkish cotton, so they'll feel like wrapping yourself up in a hotel robe. Which should be the LAW when it comes to towel texture. Brooklinen Promising review:"These are thick, soft, and wash well. They're exactly what I wanted." — Marlene N. Get them from Brooklinen for $76 (originally $95; available in 11 sale styles and two full-priced styles). 9. A four-pack of scalloped shelves for 20% off so you can display your beloved tchotchke collection on shelves as darling as all the tiny vintage ceramic lambs you love so much. These shelves are made with sustainable, non-toxic materials and include everything you need so you can put them up. Don't feel ~sheepish~ about mounting them yourself, reviewers say it's a cinch! Promising review:"I am extremely satisfied with these nursery floating shelves. The quality is outstanding. They are made of sturdy materials that can firmly hold all kinds of baby items. The design is not only stylish but also very practical. Installation was a breeze, and they fit perfectly in the nursery. They have added so much storage space and charm to the room. I highly recommend them to any parent looking to decorate and organize their nursery. Five stars without a doubt!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $29.97 (originally $37.49). 10. An appliqué quilt for 20% off for maximalist souls who appreciate a rustic touch, intricate pattern, and great attention to detail when it comes to home decor. This is made with 100% cotton and it's machine washable. Sweet. Pottery Barn Get a King size from Pottery Barn for $279 (originally $349; available in two sizes). 11. A Little Big Playroom ball pit with 200 colorful, un-crushable balls and a soft-sided "pool." The design is lightweight enough to easily move around, but sturdy enough to keep toddlers inside while allowing bigger kids to plop in and act wild to their heart's content. Knowing that a toy like this will always be out, these are designed with intention. They're a safe space kids can get their energy out indoors while *also* looking great in your home. Tap to play GIF Little Big Playroom, Mallory Mower / BuzzFeed Little Big Playroom is a family-owned small business that sells a variety of kids items like ball pits, slides, and furniture — they've had their own daughter test every single product they've made! P.S. I own this! That's my daughter going absolutely *bananas* on her 37th ball pit game of the day. Like I've mentioned above, I live in an apartment. I thought getting this would be a huge mistake and did it anyway. I have never been happier to be wrong! My daughter LOVES this. Whenever she's in it I can easily sit on the sofa and take a breather — she's fully entertained on her own. And yeah, she throws the balls out of the pit. And that potentially problematic habit? It keeps her entertained for ages. She'll even run around the apartment putting them back. Best time suck I ever did see. Promising review:"We got this ball pit bundle for my son's first birthday, and he absolutely loves it. It's nice and soft but keeps its shape nicely. I do wish it came with more balls, but other than that it's great!" — Katelin E. Get it on sale from Little Big Playroom for $198 (originally $248; available in 17 styles). 12. An era-clashing table lamp for 20% off with a retro linen lampshade featuring a dramatic scalloped shape atop a starkly modern arched base. This lamp is timeless, and ready to permanently spruce up your space with some lovely ambient light. Mitzi Use code "PRESDAY20" at checkout for 20% off everything on their website. I'm a huge fan of Mitzi's lighting (I have two pieces of theirs in my apartment) and so I know as a consumer, you can't beat this price! This requires an E26 medium base bulb, not included. Named after their grandmother, Mitzi is a family-owned business located in the Hudson Valley in New York. After three generations working in lighting, Mitzi was created to offer high end, statement lighting at approachable prices. The owners talk about how their grandmother inspired this work, saying, "Grandma Mitzi's well-designed, eclectic style inspired the whole thing. As a painter and antique collector, Mitzi had an eye for finding the perfect piece at the right price." Now the company's mission is to help consumers do the same thing. Get it from Mitzi for $274 (originally $342). 13. A rug tapestry for 50% off woven using a pedal-loom method and detailed with hand-embossed finishing touches. If you've got an empty wall that's been begging to become an accent spot in your space, you've come to the right rug. But you're gonna wanna slither this into your cart stat — there are only a handful left! Nordstrom Get it from Nordstrom for $149 (originally $229). 14. A pair of plush swivel chairs for 30% off (they've never been priced this low before!) — these have a 360-degree swivel, and they are upholstered in a high-quality chenille fabric, which the dictionary defines as "basically stuffed animal furniture." Siiiigh, nothing sounds more comfortable than that. Promising review:"I am absolutely thrilled with this chair. The design is modern and sleek, perfect for complementing any living room, bedroom, or reading nook. The upholstery is high quality and super soft, and the cushion is so comfortable that I don't want to get up once I sit down. The swivel mechanism works perfectly, which adds an extra touch of functionality. Plus, the size is perfect - roomy, but not so big that it takes up too much space. It arrived well packaged and was very easy to assemble. I would definitely recommend this chair to anyone looking for comfort and style in one product. An excellent purchase!" — Vivian Moran Get them from Amazon for $376.30 (originally $539.99; available in two colors). 15. A customizable chaise sectional for 35% off that'll be the cherry on top of your living room redo, and be especially beloved by folks who want everything in their home just so. With nearly 40 fabrics and several adjustable details, this elegant sofa will *literally* be made for you. Albany Park To customize, chose between 39 fabrics (you can highlight options based on whether or not they are pet-friendly, stain-resistant, machine-washable, and more), three types of wood feet, and left or right sectional orientation. Promising review:"It's beautiful, comfortable, cozy and adds a nice aesthetic to my home. It makes my living room feel fresh and welcoming. I wasn't to sure about the boucle fabric online, however fell in love when I saw and felt it in person. Super easy to assemble, which was the cherry on top. ❤️" — Melissa S. Get it from Albany Park for $2,320 (originally $3,570; available in several style combinations). 16. A 5-in-1 playhouse from Avenlur for 20% off for adding a creative nook to Montessori and Waldorf play spaces. This includes a desk (with a built-in abacus) and chair, a chalkboard, floor cushion, and curtain. 17. A smoked oak dining room table for $400 off — this breathtaking piece has a natural wood grain, beveled edges, and a sculpted base your guests are sure to start gawking at before they even make it all the way into the kitchen. This seats up to four, so feel free to skip going out with your friends and instead plan a double-date dinner from the comfort of your own home. Article Promising review:"I love this table! The wood is beautiful and easy to clean. The design for the legs is unique and eye-catching. Great for small spaces. " — Georgia K. Get it from Article for $599 (originally $999; available in three styles). 18. A rather whimsical table lamp for 30% off you'll certainly love from the start, but it'll also *grow* on you more and more as the years go by and you realize this little plant lamp has added light to your life on summer nights, gloomy winters, and years' worth of memories in your home. Anthropologie 19. A KitchenAid Artisan Series for 22% off, this 5-quart tilt head stand mixer is the picture-perfect addition to your kitchen. Feeling peckish? Great! This can make up to nine DOZEN cookies at once. I'm partial to the almond cream color below, but there are so many colors to chose from you're sure to find one that's meant to complement your countertops. Amazon You'll get a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, 6-wire whip and 1-piece pouring shield. BTW! The flat beater and dough hook are dishwasher-safe. Promising review:"This mixer is all that I had hoped it would be! It's the best item in my kitchen! It has a nice, heavy weight and a beautiful color. The attachments go on easily and securely. It handles bread dough easily without sticking on the sides of the bowl. It also handles pizza dough well. Having this makes kneading super simple. I made cookies for the holidays and this was a dream to have when creaming the butter and sugar. I can't wait to try all the other functions that make this stand mixer as well regarded as it is. I wish I had purchased this years ago. Highly highly recommend!" — MelB33 Get it from Amazon for $349.95 (originally $449.99; available in 22 colors). 20. A ceramic gummy bear vase for 30% off that's sure to look ~beary~ cute with fresh flowers poppin' outta her head! And it's sure to feel extra sweet decorating your place with candy sculptures at this steal of a deal! Maisonette This little bud is made at Flora Bunda, a manufacturer based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. They are a woman-owned business that's been around since1988! Get it from Maisonette for $14 (originally $20).