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Fact: you scooped up scores of really cool stuff in 2025. Also fact: there were great sales, new launches, and good books—but we can also tell some major home upgrades happened over the course of 365 days. Whether you were looking for an eye-catching area rug, a coveted piece from Drew Barrymore’s Walmart collection, or just a privacy screen for the backyard, it’s safe to say you found it. For those who are curious about what other people were spending their hard-earned cash on, we have the receipts ahead.
Bed Bath & Beyond Dovelina Freestanding Privacy Screen
Many of you were searching for outdoor screens that weren’t complete eyesores. This one has a retro vibe that reminds us of poolside hangs in Palm Springs.
Lorena Canals Washable Rugs
Washable rugs can be a tough category, and we’re always in detective mode to find the best ones. These are the two that stood out the most, hitting both ends of the spectrum: neutral and graphic.
Hooded Scarf Beanie
Among Oprah Winfrey’s favorite things, this hoodie-scarf-beanie hybrid rose to the top. While it may not be made of cashmere, the lush feel gets pretty close.
Beautiful by Drew Fluted Linen Storage Cabinet
Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful collection has a serious fan club for obvious reasons (it’s, well, beautiful). This storage closet is living a happy life in many of your bathrooms, hallways, and bedrooms—the options are endless, thanks to how versatile it is.
Beautiful by Drew Area Rugs
The Barrymore love didn’t stop at storage. Both of these rugs from Beautiful’s Fall 2025 collection serve serious style at a really reasonable price point (double win).
Lone Fox x Joon Loloi Hollyhock Printed Tapestry Rug
Your love for rugs knows no bounds and, this year, you stuck to no specific style (gold star!). One favorite: this design from the Lone Fox collaboration with Joon Loloi that was inspired by a 17th-century Belgian tapestry.
Cozy Line Home Fashions Farmhouse Striped Ruffled Bed Skirt
Cottagecore took over the bedroom if the popularity of this bed skirt has anything to say about it. This budget-friendly pick is an easy way to try out the look without fully committing.
IKEA Helgeö Decorating Rod
We wish we could see the tablescapes you dreamed up with this over-table rod. It easily attachs to the sides of your table; the simple design is a building block for balloons, lights, greenery, or flowers.
Rejuvenation Grizzly Cast Iron Utility Sink
It seems farmhouse-style sinks are here to stay, and we can very likely thank this Tennessee home tour for revitalizing the gem for us.
Rorra Countertop System
We finally found a water filtration system that looks great, and earns its keep, on the counter. It’s a splurge, but clean hydration is serious business after all.
Material Kitchen MK Free Board
Of our Best New Kitchen Products in 2025, Material Kitchen’s 100% plant-based (yes, you’re reading that right) design came out on top. And it works just as well—maybe better—than its plastic siblings.
West Elm x Pierce & Ward Cotton Linen Stripe Duvet Cover & Shams
How charming are the ties are on these bed linens? The Pierce & Ward collection over at West Elm had a lot of winners, but the thin stripe here is timeless.
Best-Selling Books in 2025
We love that a cookbook wiggled its way into your home design reading sessions (it does make a great gift, after all). The thing that brings all of these titles together is how they offer a peek into someone else’s world, whether it’s one of Rebecca Gardner’s iconic parties or a dinner out at NYC favorite King. All of these certainly deserved a spot on your coveted coffee table.
Best-Selling Housekeeping Products in 2025
This year, you tackled the small stuff that can cause a snag in everyday life: a comforter that just won’t stay put, toppling piles of sweaters in the closet, and hangers that slide around. Our recs were your solutions—and then you went all in on that Dyson vacuum you’ve been dreaming about.
