I'm an interior designer. Here are 6 things I'd buy at Target and 5 I'd skip.

I prefer light-filtering curtains over blackout ones, which can look heavy and add weight to a space.

This pair from Threshold stood out to me because they could filter out light but still had an airy feel. Light curtains add texture and depth to a space without bringing heaviness.

One easy way to elevate your bathroom is to have matching fixtures, like toothbrush holders, soap dispensers, and tissue-box covers.

Target has a bunch of these sets, but the natural-looking ones stand out to me for their organic lines and warmth.

I'm always surprised by how expensive lamps can be. Fortunately, Target has affordable options that I think are pleasing to the eyes and the wallet.

Many people think ceiling fixtures offer enough lighting for the entirety of a space, but having scattered lamps in high-use areas is ideal. They offer task lighting and can add texture or color to the room, depending on the lamp you choose.

I like to occasionally change out my accent pillows, so having a go-to place for affordable options is a must.

Target has plenty of pillows that won't break the bank, from faux fur to cozy prints.

People commonly ask me what they should do with a big, blank wall. I usually suggest creating a gallery wall, which can fill space in a customizable way.

Whether you want a dramatic black-and-white wall of family photos or a bright, colorful collection with shots from your travels, head to Target. You can achieve a gallery wall with the retailer's simple, classic frames.

I like that Target sells frames at a low price point that also include matting.

Elevating your home office with matching supplies is easy.

I've always shopped at Target for office supplies because I think the chain has a unique-looking selection that's also practical. The prices are also pretty great.

Target has a decent selection of fake plants, but I'm never a fan of putting them in a space. Real plants give the space a much more natural aesthetic.

If you're worried about caring for plants, invest in a hard-to-kill snake plant. I forgot to water one of those for three months, and it still looked as good as it did on the day I bought it.

Nothing screams college dorm like cubed storage units, which Target sells tons of.

I think these storage options are a lazy design decision that make a space look basic. I shy away from furniture pieces that everyone has so my space remains unique.

Instead of using one of these cubed units as a TV stand or extra storage, try a dresser. It's stylish and will still give you plenty of space to hide your items.

I've never liked plastic hangers — they aren't very functional and look cheap. I also find they tend to break easily.

Instead, use velvet hangers. They have a sleeker look and save room because they're thinner than plastic ones.

I always tell my clients they should invest in towels. After all, you use them every day, they can affect your skin, and there's nothing better than offering a guest a nice towel while they're staying in your home.

While Target has tons of affordable towels, I'm not impressed by its selection. I think the perfect towel is not too soft nor too rough, and none of the ones I felt during my recent visit fit the bill.

This Project 62 collection looks stylish from afar, but I'm not a fan of its look up close. 

The warm wood-grain texture that looked nice at a glance seemed inauthentic to me up close. Turns out, some of the pieces are wood with a paper veneer, instead of finished wood. 

Some of these items are a little pricey, at over $200, so if I was going to buy a substantial furniture piece, I'd look for something made out of finished wood with a similar look.