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8 best buys from big box stores

Within vast selections of products, big box stores have some hidden gems. We've compiled some staple items at good prices that you'll find at eight home retailers.
8 best buys from big box stores

Photo, Bed Bath & Beyond.

8 Best Buys from Bix Box Stores

Well-rounded accents

The small details of a room can create a big impact. West Elm’s decorative objects establish that designer’s touch, embellishing coffee tables, bookshelves, and more. Each gilded orb makes ultimate statement piece.Sculptural Spheres, from $29, West Elm.

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A doubly decorative candle

You’ll be hard pressed to find a more intriguing assortment of candles than what Zara Home’s eclectic collection provides. From ethnic glam to shabby chic, these luminary delights include sculptural candles and exotic candlesticks. Every nightstand and coffee table can be improved with one.Raised Fleur De Lys Candle, $16, Zara Home.

candle-sculptural-raised-decorative-waxPhoto, Zara Home.

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Stylish stemless glasses

If you find yourself often playing hostess, an ample collection of glassware is definitely required. Casual cocktails and swish wine and cheese nights will be rendered more intimate with stemless vessels that sit perfectly in your palm.Dailyware 12-Piece Stemless Wine Glass Set, $20, Bed Bath & Beyond.

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A collection of eclectic accessories

From kids’ closets to kitchen cabinets, Anthropologie’s diverse and colourful selection of hardware will enhance the practical features of your home. Glam up drawers, doors and shelves with these pretty little accents, available in a broad range of striking patterns.Nanette Knob, $10, Anthropologie.

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A multipurpose storage container

Whether you’re storing nuts and spices in the kitchen, or cotton balls in the bathroom, Solutions’ glass canisters in various sizes will come in handy in every situation. They come with an easy clamp that will keep your ingredients fresh, your toiletries clean, and your counter top looking as organized as ever.1-Litre Fido Jar with Clamp, $6, Solutions.

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Surprisingly disposable details

Whether you’d considered it or not, you can certainly fine-tune your table presentation with disposable napkins. Ikea offers a cheap and cheerful selection of serviettes that exhibit a stronger sense of design than most of this type. While they may be single-use, the napkins’ highly absorbent texture is made of three-ply paper that will take you from drinks through dessert, no problem.Vinterfint paper napkins, $3 (pack of 30), Ikea.

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A set of timeless white dishes

You’ll love the smooth lines of this kitchenware from the Bay. The 16-piece set offers refined style and modern elegance for under $100. Included are four dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs. The must-have dishware is offered in both square and round varieties to suit your taste.GlucksteinHome Quincy Dinnerware Collection, $90, The Bay.

dishes-crockery-china-plate-bowl-mug-whitePhoto, The Bay.

A solid wooden centrepiece

Indigo’s adorable selection of centerpieces will keep your guests impressed at every occasion. This wooden pedestal is engrained with rustic charm, and it makes the perfect spot for serving up a charcuterie board, or simply a warm loaf of bread. This product receives points for presentation on two counts.Acacia Wood Pedestal, $25, Indigo.

wood-stump-centrepiece-table-rusticPhoto, Indigo.

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