How to Shop Target Like a Domino Editor

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Getting in the checkout line at Target with one too many not-on-your-list items is a rite of passage. Straying from your checkboxes while meandering the retailer’s aisles (or clicking through all of its online options) is easy because, well, you can buy pretty much anything—including exclusive home decor collaborations with the likes of Studio McGee, one of our favorite kids’ nightlights, and even KitchenAid mixers. We keep an eye out for freshly stocked products and stuff we thought we’d never find in a big-box store—all to help you wade through it without click after click. Below, shop our short list, organized by type, of the best things to buy at Target.

Our Top Target Shopping Tips

Shopping Target online versus in person is a totally different ball game. Not only is it more difficult to discern the quality of a piece through your computer screen, but the retailer also stocks its virtual shelves with an overwhelming amount of third-party vendors. To cut through the clutter of outsourced duds that are not sold or shipped directly by Target, there are a few easy steps you can take. 

Know Your Keywords

Navigating the Target categories’ drop-down can be a dizzying task, as there are a number of subcategory holes you can find yourself sucked into. To stay on task, we recommend entering your keyword (e.g., “rattan chair”) in the search bar at the top of the home page to kick-start your shopping journey. This will help maximize your results while also allowing you to focus on what it is you came for (and steering clear of what you didn’t).

Don’t Forget to Filter and Sort

Once you’ve popped your keyword into the search bar, you’re going to find yourself in a sea of product results (we’re talking pages upon pages, and they’re not the easiest to jump between). Here is where filtering comes into play: Our shopping director recommends selecting “Target brand” from the brands filter at the top of the page to narrow it down to sold-by-Target stock only. Next, you can sort the page results by pricing, newness, average rating, and bestseller status.  

Read the Reviews

Since you won’t be able to touch the goods before bagging them, reviews are your best bet for sussing out the actual quality of a product. Target customers are known for their loyalty to the retailer and, therefore, you can count on honesty when it comes to their feedback. If a product has a plethora of reviews with rankings of 4 stars and above, then it’s safe to consider that it’s a bona fide best thing to buy.  

Explore the Exclusive Collections

If you do choose to go the “Explore All Home” category route—maybe you just want to window-shop—then a hot tip from our editors is to explore the exclusive collections. About halfway down the page, past the subcategories and new arrivals, you’ll find a section that reads “Style your space with our exclusive collections.” This section is your friend. Some of our favorite retailer-exclusive brands (such as Opalhouse with Jungalow and Threshold with Studio McGee) are plugged here. It’s also a space where new and noteworthy collection launches are spotlighted (like newest arrivals from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia).  

Our Target Short List

Furniture

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Shaker Accent Table or Stool, Target

$70

Threshold x Studio McGee Woodspring Caned Accent Chair, Target

$360

Opalhouse x Jungalow Molise Pouf, Target

$100

Threshold x Studio McGee Lomita Rattan Room Divider, Target

$150

Outdoor Furniture

Flash Furniture Rouen Folding French Bistro Set, Target

$179.99

Project 62 Moore Polywood Adirondack Chair, Target

$199

Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 Outdoor Firepit, Target

$200

Threshold Mulberry Patio Chat Set, Target

$650

Decor

Threshold x Studio McGee Velvet Round Throw Pillow, Target

$22

Project 62 Thin Gallery Matted Photo Frame, Target

$20

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Natural Woven Decorative Tray, 18u0022, Target

$29.99

Mo's Crib Handcrafted Karula Basket with Handles, Target

$35.99

Bedding

Beckham Hotel Collection Cooling King Pillows, Set of 2, Target

$80

Threshold x Studio McGee Woodblock Print Floral Quilt, Full/Queen, Target

$79

Bosker Home 100% Linen Sheet Set, Cal King, Target

$279 $215.99

Threshold 400 Thread Count Printed Performance Sheet Set, Queen, Target

$50

Tabletop

Threshold 20-Piece Burlington Silverware Set, Target

$40

Threshold x Studio McGee Glass Drinkware Set, Set of 4, Target

$16

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Wooden Paddle Serving Board, 11u0022x16u0022, Target

$20

Threshold Cotton Gingham Tablecloth, Target

$20

Lighting

Threshold x Studio McGee 4-Arm Chandelier with Trim Shades, Target

$200

Threshold x Studio McGee Tapered Rattan Ceiling Light, Target

$150

Opalhouse x Jungalow Ceramic Table Lamp with Elongated Shade, Target

$60

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Accented Metal Task Lamp, Target

$59.99

Organization

Brightroom Honeycomb Drawer Divider, Target

$10

Pillowfort Metal Stackable Storage, Target

$16

Brightroom Plastic Lazy Susan Turntable, Target

$15

Brightroom Round Metal Utility Cart, Target

$40

Cleaning and Wellness

Method Vetiver + Amber Gel Hand Soap, Target

$8.59

Dyson V8 Origin Cordless Stick Vacuum, Target

$429.99 $379.99

Levoit 200S Dual Smart Top Fill Humidifier, Target

$59.99

Project 62 Electric Remote Soft Touch Diffuser, Target

$35 $30

Kids

Pillowfort Box Stitch Microfiber Quilt, Twin, Target

$35

Brightroom Felt Hamper, Oatmeal, Target

$13

LumiPets LED Kids' Nightlight Lamp with Remote, Target

$24.99

Best Metal

Pillowfort Bly Kids' Kids' Activity Table, Target

$125
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Samantha Weiss-Hills

Managing Editor, Home & Shopping

Samantha Weiss-Hills is the managing editor of home and shopping for Domino. She edits and writes home tours, shopping guides, and features, and she’s the friend who everyone texts for glassware, sofa, and sheet recommendations. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Alex, and their beagle-corgi, Elsa.