* Affordable home decor items trending on Pinterest
* Faux leaves, furry stools and macrame wall hangings all make the list
* Great affordable pieces for studio apartments and dorm rooms
For years, Pinterest has set the trends for home decor and interior design. In fact, there’s a good chance you scoped the website for inspiration before making your last decor changes. From farmhouse chic to industrial modern, there are thousands of Pinterest-approved aesthetics to choose from, but many of the ideas involve DIY projects. If the thought of touching a hot-glue gun gives you anxiety, skip the arts and crafts and buy these trending pieces instead. We promise, they won’t cost much more than building your own pieces, and they’ll still make your home look like it belongs on all your friends’ Pinterest boards.
1. Single Palm Leaf
Not your average faux plant, the Monstera Leaf Plant with modern design in mind. Adding a pop of color to every room not only provides a mood-lifting focal point, it also makes your space perfectly Instagrammable. Style this leaf alone or add several more to make a larger arrangement.
2. Geometric Accent Tables
Give your room a new angle, literally. This triangle side table from Urban Outfitters is full of fun surprises. Not only does it only have three sides, but the metallic finish of the legs along with the unusual placement of the table’s feet add to its retro funk feel. As an added bonus, the table is lightweight and suitably sized for small spaces.
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3. Macrame Accents
What’s old is eventually new again, and this trend is surely one your parents or grandparents remember. Macrame is back and bolder than ever, especially when discussing wall hangings. This particular piece combines the artful nature of a tapestry with the practicality of a planter. The 100% woven cotton yarn can hold a 6 to 8-inch potted plant, bringing both the subtle style of macrame and the stress-relieving presence of greenery to your space.
4. Pendant Light Fixtures
If you’ve been to any restaurant remodeled within the last two years, you know that pendant light fixtures have become extremely popular. The exposed lightbulbs evoke a vintage, industrial feel that meshes well with a variety of interior design styles including farmhouse chic and modern minimalist. This is ideal for kitchens, particularly above counters and islands. It measures 7 inches by 8 inches and can accommodate LED, CFL, halogen and 60W incandescent light bulbs.
5. Fringe Pillows
A good pillow can transform your couch from drab to eye-catching. And this fringe pillow will definitely make a statement. It has boho-inspired fringe detail and a soft color palette and metallic accents help the pillow pop against solid colors.
6. Furry Accent Stools
If you’ve browsed Pinterest for home decor ideas lately, you’ve probably seen a variety of soft, furry stools like the instead. The stool measures 19x16x18 inches and is covered in a plush, white faux fur.