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Shoppers race to get their hands on B&M's new home collection – it's ‘giving Zara Home but on a budget'

Shoppers race to get their hands on B&M's new home collection – it's ‘giving Zara Home but on a budget'

The Irish Sun2 days ago
SHOPPERS are flocking to B&M to get their hands on their new home collection that is 'giving Zara Home but on a budget.'
One homeowner has shown off her haul proving that you don't need a
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B&M's homeware is being praised for how chic it looks
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A woman shared a video on TikTok showing off her latest haul
Credit: tiktok/@reynoldsresidence
It seems B&M is stepping up its game, offering chic pieces that give that
The homeowner, who is known as '
She managed to get her hands on a small, ribbed candle in a speckled cup, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to shelves or coffee tables.
She also discovered a wonderfully soft throw, priced at just a tenner, that "honestly feels like cashmere."
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Its two-tone, wave design makes it a versatile piece for draping over a sofa or adding comfort to a bedroom.
Another standout find was a small woven basket, a mere £4, which she plans to use for flannels in her new bathroom.
She also raved about a textured, cement-like decor piece for £5, suggesting it's ideal for holding a small candle and praising its "rugged and kind of neutral vibes."
Candles and diffusers were clearly a focus, with the TikToker picking up a ceramic jar candle for £5, noting its "luxury on a budget" feel, and a glass candle and matching diffuser with striking white and brown stripes, each just £4.
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However, the "piece de resistance" of her haul was a statement lamp, costing £20.
The lamp, with its neutral shade, textured base, and waved design, perfectly fit
the bill
.
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Shared on 5 June, the video from @
One wrote: 'There's bits in here that will give the expensive vibe and bits that shout B&M.
'The
'No expensive house would have a star shaped basket or a pattern on the blanket. Plus that label on the candle shouts B&M.'
A second added: 'Everything looks lovely! Not everyone can afford Zara.'
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Loved that it looked similar to the Zara Home collection
Credit: tiktok/@reynoldsresidence
And a third commented: 'Loved the haul, definitely taking a look in my B&M tomorrow.'
B&M has just dropped its new
Perfect for kitting out your kitchen or grabbing stylish essentials for days in
the office
, the range offers sophisticated designs at budget-friendly prices.
You can pick up a lowball glass with a 3D
pink
bow in the base for just £3.
To complete the look, a set of six glass drinking straws, also featuring a bow detail and coming with a cleaning brush, is available for the same price.
For those on the go, a glass travel mug with a bow pattern, reminiscent of the trendy Stanley cups, can be yours for just £3.
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