How to Shop Nordstrom Like a Domino Editor

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We’ve uncovered luxe homewares and decor hiding at a handful of fashion retailers like Ssense and Net-a-Porter, but Nordstrom offers one of the best shopping experiences. Aside from the fact that its physical and virtual shelves are well stocked with a slew of our favorite brands, navigating inventory is a breeze and its filter options make it possible to find exactly what you’re looking for. Even though we await the department store’s Anniversary Sale with bated breath every year, the truth is anytime is a good time to get a deal on good design. Below, learn how we wade through all the products on the site, plus shop our short list, organized by type, of the best things to buy at Nordstrom.

Our Top Nordstrom Shopping Tips

Shopping for home decor on Nordstrom’s site versus in-store might take away the fun of picking things up, feeling them, and analyzing the quality, but the simple truth is there is so much more to sift through online than IRL. The company stocks its virtual shelves with loads of third–party vendors. Here’s how we whittle it down to the best of the best without wasting time scrolling through every page.

Start With Our Beloved Brands

There are a lot of amazing home decor, bedding, and cookware brands hiding out at Nordstrom. When we are looking for something superspecial, we immediately gravitate toward The Conran Shop’s colorful pottery, Georg Jensen’s mod flatware sets, Dusen Dusen’s eccentric towels, Diptyque’s fancy reed diffusers—we can go on and on, so we gathered together a list to help you out:

Find the Best Deals With a Quick Filter

We’ll admit it, when we see bright red text that reads “50 percent off,” we immediately click. The thing about browsing Nordstrom’s site is you don’t have to aimlessly scroll until you come across a limited-time sale. You can actually prioritize items by percent off. Just hover your mouse over the “sort” drop-down on the right-hand side of your screen and you’ll find it.

Narrow Down Your Category by Occassion or Maker

If budget isn’t your main constraint, head to the “all home” page and you’ll find a list of product categories toward the top of the screen. First, you’ll see some standard ones like bedding, bath, and electronics, but if you keep hitting that side arrow, you’ll uncover curations such as seasonal scents, Black-owned brands, and cozy home (which, naturally, is stocked with Ugg blankets and Voluspa candles).

Read the Real Reviews

As with any online shopping haul, reviews are your best way to suss out the actual quality of a product before adding it to your cart. Not only does Nordstrom’s review section feature comments and star rankings, but customers can also post photos of the product in their space. You’ll find the most reviews are left on very practical items (humidifiers, small appliances, sheet sets, etc.). You may have to dig a little for the superhonest commentary, as a number of Nordstrom’s reviews are collected as part of promotions, but luckily the company marks them as such.