The $4 Kitchen Staple You Couldn’t Stop Buying in July

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If there was one theme to this month’s most-shopped products, it’s that smart design wins every time. In July you were clearly making the most of the season, scooping up everything from outdoor upgrades and entertaining essentials to lingering Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals before prices go back up. Throw in a few editor-loved IKEA staples and clever organizing solutions, and we’ve got a snapshot of the finds that earned a spot in your carts all month long.

Hunter Fan Company Brookside Fandelier

Hunter Fan Company Brookside Fandalier

$350
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Part pendant, part ceiling fan, this Jasmine Roth-designed fixture disguises enclosed fan blades inside a classic fabric shade. We can attest that unless you’re standing directly beneath it, you’d never guess it’s hiding a fan.

Etsy Organza Cord Cover

Etsy

Organza Cord Cover

$15
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With these clever additions, you don’t have to choose between fashion and function. Made from airy organza, these scrunchie-inspired cord covers disguise rogue cables while adding a playful decorative touch.

IKEA Lohals Rug

IKEA

Lohals Rug

$180
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When we asked the pros about their IKEA faves, designer Liz Hoekzema, cofounder and creative director of KLH Homes, keeps coming back to the Lohals rug for its warm texture and chameleon-like versatility. Her pro tip: stack it with a second rug for even more impact.

Autumn Sonata Karin Bath Towel

Autumn Sonata

Karin Bath Towel

$95
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Interior designer Hannah Klingenstein used these patterned towels to bring warmth and personality to a Brooklyn Heights townhouse that lacked character after a developer renovation. They double as décor while doing their day job.

IKEA Bevara Sealing Clips

IKEA

Bevara Sealing Clip, Set of 24

$4
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Former Domino editor Julie Vadnal’s favorite $4 kitchen tool earned plenty of fans this month. Unlike bulky bag clips, these fully seal snack bags to keep everything fresher for longer.

Lulu and Georgia Hadler Outdoor Swivel Lounge Chair

Lulu & Georgia

Hadler Outdoor Swivel Lounge Chair

$1598
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If Sarah Sherman Samuel has a design signature, it’s creating spaces you actually want to linger in—and this oversized outdoor chair fits the bill. Psst: it has a roomy swiveling seat and 20 cushion color options.

Pooky Novogratz Heidi Solar String Lights

Pooky

Novogratz Heidi Solar String Lights

$165 $35
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One of the biggest stars of Pooky’s summer sale, these nearly 80-percent-off, solar-powered string lights put a refined spin on a backyard staple. The 25-foot strand is outfitted with dimmable globes for peak patio ambiance.

Blissy Silk Sleep Mask

Nordstrom

Blissy Silk Sleep Mask

$40 $26
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A holdover from Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, this silk sleep mask is still on sale through August 10, and it blocks out light while helping reduce friction on skin and hair overnight. It’s one of the easiest bedroom upgrades you’ll actually use every day.

Lékué Ice Cube Tray

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Lékué Ice Cube Tray

$35
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Our writer dubbed this multitasking design the “holy grail” of ice making—and for good reason. It freezes, stores, and serves all while fitting neatly into narrow freezer shelves to maximize space.

The Complete Gardener by Monty Don

Amazon

The Complete Gardener: A Practical, Imaginative Guide to Every Aspect of Gardening by Monty Don

$32 $19
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Pamela Anderson turns to this gardening guide again and again for design inspiration. It’s a fitting pick from someone who’s embracing a slower pace of life—and finding some of her best ideas in the garden.

Anthropologie Poppy Indoor/Outdoor Flatwoven Geometric Rug

Anthropologie

Poppy Indoor/Outdoor Flatwoven Geometric Rug

$78+
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One of our favorite finds from Anthropologie’s Fashionably Early Fall Sale, this striped rug instantly grounds an outdoor seating area. The classic pattern gives it staying power well beyond the season.