Bright Ideas

Here Are The Brightest Decor Buys of the Season

Let’s get loud

January 26, 2021

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When we reported that joy would be one of the top design trends of 2021, the objects that had been making me happiest in my home started to make a lot more sense. The electric-lilac planter currently sitting on my desk/dining table, a golden candelabra with matching candlesticks, and a bright pink pillow that’s been propping me up for months—it appears I’ve been craving color and cheer in every corner. While calming, cocooning neutrals might have been some people’s cup of tea in the last year, my retail therapy has come in the form of bright and bold. And designers have been delivering: From textiles and glassware to ceramics to furniture, here are a few items that might infuse your space with a little more cheer.

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1/13
Orange & Yellow Arc Towel
~~$120~~ $90
SSENSE
If you’re like me and need a little more motivation to shower these days (yes, I’ll admit it), a spectacular velour and terry towel might do the trick.
2/13
Orange, Cream and Pink Rope Mirror
$35
Suzari Designs
Once you’re all cleaned up, you’ll want your mirror to be equally as vibrant as your towel. Hairstylist turned textile artist Sumayyah Haqq-Lebakken works in a palette that won’t disappoint.

3/13
Orange Contemporary Candle Holder in Demented Resin
$70
Etsy
These off-kilter candleholders by artist Blake Alexander would also make a great Valentine’s Day gift for the decor lover in your life.
4/13
Ere Cushion
$103
Yinka Ilori Store
Fellow joy seekers, look no further: When London-based artist Yinka Ilori announced a home goods line in December, your wishes were granted. It’s hard to choose a favorite from the pattern-packed collection, which features kitchenware, textiles, and trays, but these jacquard cushion covers are a sure standout.

5/13
Nata Checker Tray
$25
Nata Concept Store
Combining two trends we adore—joy and a checkered print—these tiny glass trays are handmade by U.K.-based artist David Perry.
6/13
Kartell Pilastro Stool/Side Table
$425
2Modern
If anyone understood the importance of whimsy in design, it was Ettore Sottsass. Also available in equally exciting shades of pink, red, and green, this stool, manufactured by Kartell, was designed in tribute to the legendary figure.

7/13
Gradient Puzzle
$25
Areaware
Since it doesn’t appear that puzzles are going anywhere anytime soon, why not challenge yourself with a piece that doubles as art?
8/13
Portal Lighter
$45
Tetra
A collaboration between Tetra and Japanese brand Tsubota Pearl, these polycarbonate lighters—available in two colorways—will upgrade your tabletop.

9/13
Innermost Bud Portable Table Lamp
$113
2Modern
This delightful LED lamp, reminiscent of a blooming flower, will shine a light on all the adorable objects you’re adorning your home with. Since it’s both portable and rechargeable, you can take this mood booster wherever you go.
10/13
Leopard Knit Blanket
$200
Coming Soon
No leopards were harmed in the making of this Cold Picnic blanket, crafted of a cotton-poly blend in the U.S.

11/13
The Cyn
~~$45~~ $27
Palette Pots
Now I’m not making any promises, but my Palette Pot—which is housing a very happy Pilea peperomioides at the moment—is one of those objects that makes me happy every time I look at it. Personally, I think it’d be irresponsible not to share such a source of joy with you.
12/13
Cornflower Blue Waves Vase
$230
Yowie
You might know Barcelona brand Los Objetos Decorativos for their now Instagram-famous seashell vases, but I’m also partial to this wavy vase (also available in lime) via Yowie.