HomeGoods has a lot of great items, but there are some items I tend to avoid getting at the chain.

Paynter Rhed

I'm an interior designer and a big fan of HomeGoods.The chain can be a really great place to find trendy decor, small furniture pieces, and a range of other household items that suit all sorts of styles.As much as I enjoy shopping at the home-furnishing store, there are a few things I avoid getting there.

I get my larger furniture pieces, such as sofas, somewhere else.

You might get a better return on your investment by shopping elsewhere for big pieces.