I'm a home design expert — here are the Prime Day decor deals I'm shopping

Popularized in the 1970s, mushroom lamps are back in a big way — and they just keep getting more fun(gi)! This sleek metal version would be perfect for a desk or homework station. 

With this lamp, you get two trends in one: It's cordless, which designers have been loving because it means the fixture can go anywhere, like a kitchen island or bookshelf.

A 34% discount brings it to $26, the lowest price we've seen for this lamp, and a decent price for this style in general.

You can't go wrong with simple striped throw pillows, and these covers boast an impressive 2,700 five-star ratings, with shoppers loving the linen fabric's thickness and durability. Right now, they're at their lowest price of the year — that's less than $5 for each 18-by-18-inch cover, which is hard to beat.

Just keep in mind that you'll still need inserts. My favorite high-quality inserts cost about $24 for an 18-inch square, but you can also try this trick: Fit a pillow you already own that's the same size or slightly larger into the case and voila, what's old is new again!

This set of two minimalist ceramic vases would look stunning on a dining table. Just fill them with fresh or dried flowers and you've got an instant centerpiece.

More than 800 Amazon shoppers have given them a five-star rating. "Love the size and quality. These look like much higher-end pieces. I totally get the hype!" wrote one fan.

I've been looking for some modern landscapes to hang on my walls, and these minimalist 8-by-10-inch prints really appeal to me with their soothing colors. Ordinarily, this set of six is $15, but right now it's even more affordable — $12, which brings these prints to their lowest price of the year.

You can buy them framed for about $52 (also on sale!), but I would get a different frame for each one to make them look a little more special. 

The graceful curved handle of this 42-ounce stoneware pitcher makes it look handmade, and the matte finish is so modern (it also comes in pale blue, black and beige). Plus: It's dishwasher-safe! 

Right now, it's 20% off, plus there's a clippable coupon for even more savings. If you love the look, consider the matching bowls. They're the perfect size for pasta or a big salad, and they're also on sale (four for $40).

Spherical pillows are all the rage right now, and now's your chance to try the trend without breaking the bank. A 30% discount brings this fun velvet pillow to just $1 more than its lowest price ever.

It comes in more than a dozen colors including brown, cream, blue and sage green. More than 1,000 shoppers gave it a five-star review, commenting on its softness and how fun it is to hold. "I love the fact that it's different and it's always a conversation piece. Good quality and true to color," said this shopper.

Time for a new timepiece? Let me direct you to this adorable schoolhouse clock. The two-tone arms and olive color give it an appealing, mid-century modern look, and the big numbers are easy to see. 

It comes in a rainbow of hues, from candy-apple red to inky black. The discounts vary but most are 28% off, bringing this clock to under $20.

The textured design on this fringed cotton throw is simple and lovely. It's sized just right for a sofa at 50 by 60 inches, and it has nearly 350 five-star reviews, including this rave: "I've washed mine twice in cold water, which really has softened it up, it's not scratchy at all. It's not just for decorating, I use it all the time. It's large enough where you can fold it over and it works great at warming up your legs when you're reading a good book. An unexpected surprise was that it has two looks, one side is just stripes; the other side is what you see in the pictures. I love it!"

At $22, it's currently just $1 more than its lowest price of the year. 

Objects like this sculptural knot are perfect for topping a coffee table or filling a bare spot on a bookshelf. I really like this one's pale finish, which shows off the paulownia wood's natural grain. It looks expensive — and I'm not the only who thinks so: It earned a near-perfect 4.8-star rating from 200 reviewers.

Because objets are purely decorative, I always recommend buying them on sale if you can. At less than $20 (44% off!), this wood knot is at its lowest price ever, so it's a great time to snap it up.

Vintage-looking jar candles have been, ahem, hot for a while now, but I haven't seen many as pretty as this pick. The soy wax has a woodsy fragrance, but the container is the real draw. 

"I saw this candle in a local bookstore and was first drawn to the beautiful glass jar. The smell is fabulous! I've ordered a few of these as gifts. Would definitely try other scents by this brand," wrote one reviewer who gave it five stars.

This collab between the rug company Loloi and creators behind the design blog Chris Loves Julia may be one of the best I've ever seen. The vintage-inspired patterns are true classics that would make any room feel special. 

The price here is for a small accent rug, which I'd place on top of a plain sisal rug for a layered look. Rug prices are notoriously inflated on Amazon, but the sale on this one brings it down to an all-time low of under $50. Worth it!

I like travertine as a rustic-looking alternative to marble. Both are natural stones, but travertine usually has a more subtle pattern and comes in warmer colors, which are currently trending. This 12-inch-long tray is big enough to fit a couple of candles or dish soap and a sponge. 

A 20% discount brings this tray to its lowest price of the year. It also comes in other stones and colors, though not all are as discounted as this red travertine.