I’m an interior designer – 5 things I avoid at Target, including a ‘way overdone’ finish and ‘sloppy’ pillows
AN interior design expert has shared the five items she avoids buying at Target.
The content creator showed her followers a “way overdone” home finish.
In her video, TikTok user Taylor (@home.taylored) explained: “If you own any of these things I mention, please do not feel bad. It’s your home, do what you love. These are just my opinions.”
For her first tip, the influencer advised her followers to steer clear of furniture with yellowing wood.
The TikToker showed her viewers an example of the wood on a chair in the store.
“I wish Target would make this look more like a natural wood color and get rid of the yellow undertones,” Taylor said.
The interior designer also recommended looking carefully at Target pillows before purchasing.
“[Avoid] pillows without zippers on the bottoms so that you can take out the fill that Target uses,” she said.
Taylor continued: “I’m not crazy about the fill Target uses, it’s very flat. I prefer down fill, Ikea actually has some great ones that you can replace these with.”
The influencer showed her audience an example of a good Target pillow.
“It has a zipper, so this is a winner,” Taylor explained.
Next, the TikTok user pointed out a decorative feature that she is not a fan of.
“Number three, this ceramic finish that’s on a lot of pieces. It’s not ugly, it’s just way overdone and looks a little flat. Find a one-of-a-kind piece from an antique store,” she suggested.
Taylor also recommended being mindful when buying framed artwork from the store.
“Number four, overly shiny gold finishes on artwork. This one is just a little too thick. I don’t mind it when it’s thinner,” she said.
For her final tip, the content creator explained why she likes a simple style of pillow.
“Number five, pillows with fringed edges. They feel a little sloppy to me. I prefer a crisp pillow like this one here,” she said.
TikTok users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the advice.
“I love pillows from Target but they only look good,” wrote one follower.
Another viewer said: “I agree, especially with the pillows, that’s the reason I don’t buy there, I prefer the covers from H&M and Ikea.”
“I agree. Especially with the wood, I’ve been trying to find nightstands but it’s all either yellow undertone, white or black,” commented a third person.
