I love mid-century modern furniture, but I'm also on a mid-20s budget. Unexpectedly, Drew Barrymore's latest collection for Walmart had all the pieces I needed to add the signature curves and natural materials of the style to my home at a price point that worked for me, without compromising on quality.
Every September, I try to upgrade my home, and this autumn was no different. I immediately started browsing my favorite sources for the mid-century modern look I've always adored, and was shocked by how expensive even second-hand pieces were.
When I saw the new Beautiful collection in my inbox, I knew I'd stumbled across something special. It was full of real wood and jute, rather than the laminate and plastic I'd been seeing from other retailers for much lower prices.
I selected my three favorite pieces to get started. For my bedroom, I selected the burlwood arched mirror and a coordinating burlwood box to store my jewelry. If I hadn't already chosen lighting, I definitely would have also gone for the matching burlwood lamps, which I've been obsessed with since the collection dropped. I also chose the braided natural jute rug to upgrade my entryway. Together, they total just $117.
This curved mirror has a stylish burl wood frame and a versatile construction. It could be used either on top of a vanity or mounted on the wall.
Store your jewellery in style and keep your trinkets safe with this adorable box. It would look beautiful on top of a stack of books.
This stunning indoor accent rug is perfect for the entryway. The curved shape brings modern interest, while the earthy material brings traditional warmth.
Though I loved the images of the mirror and box online, I had a hard time believing that they would have the high-quality look I wanted in person at such a low price.
However, I was not disappointed when they arrived. The mirror feels heavy and high quality, and the glass is clear and highly reflective. Up close, you can tell the wood is genuine burlwood veneer.
Drew's box is the perfect complement, and upholstered with interior velvet, making it the ideal place to store my jewelry.
The look came together better than I could have expected. I mounted the burlwood mirror above my dresser using heavyweight Command Strips, and styled the box on top of a stack of books to give it a cozy, lived-in feel.
I love the way the lighter color mixes with the vintage dresser I bought in a second-hand shop, giving my home that signature mid-century color palette.
The entryway of my home has been my design pet peeve since moving in. It's awkwardly shaped and opens directly to the stairs, so it's very difficult to fit a rug in the space. I initially tried a beautiful Mrs. Alice runner rug from Ruggable, which had the right dimensions, but looked too long in the actual space (it's now been repurposed for my bedroom, where it looks gorgeous with all the natural wood!).
So, I knew I needed something tiny with an interesting shape to accommodate the interesting shape of the entryway. With its curved lines and 27" x 45," Drew's latest scatter rug is just what my awkward entryway needed.
Admittedly, I wish it could be positioned straight, but the shape of the space wouldn't allow it without a ridiculously small rug. However, apart from that, I think the jute is a wonderful complement to the white walls, and its casual design makes it look at home in a diagonal position.
It's not an easy feat to find stylish, good quality, and affordable mid-century modern decor, but Drew Barrymore has made it simple. With a launch this good, I can't wait to see what she does next.
