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Top-Searched Home Accents by State, to Help You Gift Smart
Not sure how to gift for birthdays, housewarmings, holidays and other events this year? Go with the data. Here are Google’s top-searched home decor accessories by state.*
1. Wall Art
Alabama, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington
A whopping 13 states prefer wall art over any other accessory, and we certainly get the hype. It’s one of the most expressive gifts out there – and with such a variety of subjects (from animals to architecture to landscapes and more), it’s easy to match the personality of any giftee.
2. Mirrors
Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee
At seven states, mirrors are in third place. We can’t say that these states are any more “self-obsessed” than the others (we’ve all been caught checking ourselves out in a mirror, after all!) – so we’ll just say they have a higher appreciation for what mirrors actually are: elegant wall decor!
3. Lanterns
Montana, Vermont
Second runner-up goes to Lanterns, at five states. We think it no coincidence that each of these states is a “big-sky” state, where the nights are full of stars – and encourage outdoor repose.
4. Planters
Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island
Right in the middle (at fourth place) are Planters, the favorite of three states, each of which see reasonably distinct seasons – and an abundance of seasonal plants. Notably, states with year-round sunshine don't appear to be the hugest fans of planters; perhaps it’s the lack of something that makes it all the more appreciated!
5. Wine Holders
Ohio
Ohio, singular in its appreciation for vino. Wine Holders – the favorite of exactly the one state, which, we can imagine, knows how to have a good time!
6. Bookends
Kentucky, New York
In second to last place (in a two-way tie), are Bookends. Kentucky and New York take home this most literary of honors!
7. Trays
Hawaii
Trays are the most-searched accessory in Hawaii – and nowhere else. We’ve never been to a party where food was served on trays that we didn’t like – so we’re going to call it: the Aloha state is the most hospitable of all!
8. Vases
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachussets, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Almost half the country wants vases, stat. Vases, the favorite of a gargantuan 23. Why these chic decorative accents designed to keep our flowers alive and beautiful are so popular, we’ll always understand – but then again, if we had it our way, all eight of these home decor accessories would be tied for first place! (Note that some states have an equal amount of interest in more than one accessory; for example, New York claims vases and bookends as its top-searched gift.)
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