An Urban Outfitters Insider Tipped Us Off To 8 Home Hidden Gems

A single tap of the letter "U" on my keyboard is enough to autofill my way to Urban Outfitters' popular, trend-tastic homepage — excuse me, home section. We love the lifestyle brand's fashion selection, but the retailer’s virtual aisles are also jam-packed with chic modular sofas, funky rattan plant stands, boho bedding sets, and more charming essentials that can really elevate a space. For anyone who’s easily overwhelmed (that inventory is vast), we scoped out eight home hidden gems worth carting now — and tapped Sue Jean Bang, Urban Outfitters’ general manager of home, for an insider’s take on the shop’s unsung heroes.

A hidden gem is exactly how it sounds — a special quality item that deserves some time in the limelight, according to recommendations from actual shoppers and folks in the know. Click on for some expert insight on eight exciting home buys — from checkerboard chairs to cloud mirrors, mushroom lamps, and more — hiding in plain sight on Urban Outfitters' home pages ahead.