Want to Transform Your Space for Under $30? Just Add Tassels

Sometimes the tiniest detail makes a huge difference — you know, like how simply putting on a pair of diamond studs airlifts a basic outfit out of meh territory? When it comes to decor, that thing is tassles.

Take the plainest pillow, add a few tassels, and what happens? The little accent piece transforms from wallflower to scene stealer, waking up your snoozy living room just by hanging out on the sofa. And that’s precisely what’s so great about the decorative little tufts. They are totally and utterly frivolous — in the best way. What’s their job? Nothing other than to make anything they dangle from feel a little more fun, bright, and pretty.

Maybe that’s why tassels are already shaping up to be one of the biggest decor trends of 2019. You can spot them everywhere right now, like trimming duvets and punctuating pillows. You'll find them whimsically dangling like earrings from lamps and mirrors, and even making a bathroom rug look more like something you'd expect in a glamorous bedroom. In fact, tassels are so popular at the moment, we agonized over whittling them down to the 10 transformative, statement-making pieces ahead, which start at less than $30 and promise to make your space exponentially prettier.