Studio McGee Target Collection 2025: Best Finds & What to Skip
The Studio McGee Target Collection 2025 just dropped, and if you want your home to look high-end on a budget, this post is for you.
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Target’s shelves are stocked with all the new Studio McGee arrivals, and let’s be honest, it can be overwhelming to figure out what’s actually worth buying. Especially when you’re trying to create that designer look without the designer price tag.
As a professionally trained interior designer, I visited Target in person to break it all down for you. I’ll share exactly what to buy, what to skip, and how to style the best pieces so they actually look expensive in your home.
Whether you’re looking to refresh a room or just want to stay on top of trends, this post will help you shop smarter and design with confidence.
Let’s walk through the top 10 decor categories to help you style your home like a pro, with Studio McGee Target Collection 2025 picks and more luxe-for-less finds.
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Ottomans That Look High-End
One of my favorite ways to elevate a space is with a stylish ottoman. This season, the Studio McGee Target Collection 2025 is packed with great options.
The velvet and metal ottoman is a standout for $120. With a plush gold seat and a chic curved base, it looks designer and feels sturdy—and yes, it’s comfy too. Style a pair opposite your sofa or place one at the foot of your bed.
The brown swivel storage ottoman ($110) is another smart buy. It’s functional, space-saving, and perfect under an open console or in a small living area.
Another great option is the neutral striped cube ottoman. It mimics a $895 designer version but actually feels taller and more elevated at 19 inches high.
Skip: the olive green ottoman with wood legs. The seat dips in the center, and the legs don’t feel elevated. Not the designer vibe we’re going for.
Best Target Accent Tables
Small but impactful, accent tables make a room feel finished. This year’s collection offers a few hits and a couple of misses.
For traditional styles, the black cast iron table ($160) adds charm, but it felt lightweight. I’d skip it.
The mixed-material table (metal, stone, and wood) is more modern and worth the $195 price—just make sure to check the 18-inch height against your seating.
Best pick? The Threshold marble and brass hexagon table for $120. It’s sturdy, sculptural, and reads high-end.
And don’t miss the gold drink table with marble base ($80)—perfect for contemporary styles.
Skip the maroon lacquer tables. The color is too trendy, and the finish feels plastic. Stick with trend colors in accessories instead.
Skip the wood table with braided legs. The one I saw in-store was already chipped and didn’t feel worth $160.
Design tip: Layering small tables of different materials and heights can look high-end, especially when grouped intentionally.
Table Lamp That Looks Luxe
A great lamp can change everything.
This brown table lamp with a velvet whipstitch shade is one of the best pieces from the Studio McGee Target Collection 2025. It has a textured ceramic base, a brown fabric-covered cord, and even a felt bottom to protect your surface.
Use it on nightstands or side tables for a layered, designer feel. And if you just want the shade? You can buy it separately to update your existing lamp.
Entryway Rug Layering Styling Tip
Here’s an easy win: layer a woven rug under your welcome mat when decorating your entryway.
The $20 plaid rug under the $20 “Welcome Home” mat adds color, texture, and pattern—the three design elements every stylish entryway needs.
It’s a quick and affordable way to make your front door feel intentional and seasonal.
Vases + Faux Greenery at Target
Target nailed it this season when it comes to faux trees and vases.
Top picks:
- Bay Leaf Tree ($150) in a basket
- Shady Lady Tree ($150) in a ceramic pot
Both look realistic and add height to awkward corners.
Skip the maroon trailing floral. It looked fake and trendy in person.
Instead, go for the olive leaf potted arrangement ($35)—timeless and high-quality.
Pro tip: Buy an empty vase (like the ribbed white or floral ceramic one for $22) and add your own branches.
The green and rustic brown vases are also standout finds for $25 and $35. Style in odd numbers and mix heights to get that designer look.
Candles + Candle Holders That Smell and Look Good
Don’t overlook candles. They’re small, but they instantly elevate a space.
Top candle scents:
- Cypress + Juniper (clear glass)
- Sunflower + Ivy (olive container)
- Black Pepper + Mahogany (brown container)
Best pick: The ceramic candle with a lid. After burning, freeze it to clean it out and reuse the neutral canister for styling.
Pair taper candles with:
- Silver holders from Studio McGee ($20)
- Gold Threshold trio ($25)
Have pets or little ones? Try the Studio McGee Pura plug-in scents instead.
Decorative Trays, Bowls, Dishes
The right tray or bowl can take your space from cluttered to curated.
Top pick: Round brown wood tray ($40)—perfect for upholstered coffee tables.
Marble trays and lidded canisters add natural texture and look way more expensive than they are.
Skip: the papier-mâché pedestal bowl. It looks nice from afar, but it felt flimsy and unreliable in person.
Designer Throw Pillows & Styling Tips
Pillows and throws are the easiest seasonal update.
This year’s Studio McGee Target Collection 2025 offers soft, stylish, and affordable options.
Top picks:
- Olive green oversized lumbar (Hearth & Hand)
- Peachy pink velvet hexagon pillow with burgundy piping ($25)
- Army green floral pillow for traditional homes
- 24″ Studio McGee print pillow with reversible velvet back ($36)
Round Wood Tray // Printed Velvet Pillow
Tips:
- Always check for zippers.
- Swap out inserts for fuller ones to make even budget pillows feel custom.
Artwork
Artwork can completely change the feel of a room.
My top pick: 30×30 abstract Studio McGee canvas ($60). It adds movement and modern style, and works layered or solo.
Add a picture light to make it the room’s focal point.
Skip: the burgundy-framed print ($38) and the 28×28 abstract in a plastic frame ($65). They don’t hold up in person and don’t feel elevated.
If you’ve styled either successfully, drop your tips in the comments. I’d love to hear them.
Decor, Baskets + Kitchen Finds
Finishing touches matter. And this collection delivered.
Top finds:
- Lidded baskets ($35-$50) to hide clutter or hold faux plants
- White + gold planter for tall trees
- Brass + marble magnifying glass—super cute on trays or shelves
- Fluted glass and ceramic canisters (Hearth & Hand)
- Cream or pale green teapot with brass ($25)
- Cream spoon rest ($4.99)—practical and pretty
Final Thoughts
If you made it this far, you now have a full breakdown of what’s worth buying—and what to skip—from the Studio McGee Target Collection 2025.
You also know how to spot the difference between pieces that actually look expensive and the ones that just don’t hold up. And if you’re updating your space, you now have a strategy to do it with confidence.
Remember: just because something is trendy or in-store doesn’t mean you need it. Shopping intentionally is how you create a home you love.
Need help designing your entire home from start to finish? Check out my Designer Home 101 course—I walk you through how to design every room, step by step.
Let me know in the comments what your favorite find was—or tag me on Instagram if you try any of these in your space!
Happy designing!
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Last Updated on June 23, 2025 by Nicole DelaCruz
