Sometimes, the best design moments happen by accident.

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Outlet sofa finds can

create custom modular

sections for unique spaces

Multifunctional office designs

mix workspace with

relaxed lounge zones

Bold art and

neutral tones add

catalog-worthy style affordably

Layered textures and lighting

transform rooms for

entertaining and comfort

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For creator Brandon (@urbanalchemist_), one unexpected stop at the Crate & Barrel Outlet in Atlanta led to a jaw-dropping find: sleek CB2 sofa pieces marked down to just $99 each. Instead of walking away with one, he immediately saw the vision—and grabbed three.

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The office makeover continues .. This space has been a work in progress for a while, and the goal was always to make it multifunctional a place for focus, creativity, and a little downtime too. The only missing piece? Seating. So imagine my surprise when a random trip to the Crate & Barrel outlet turned into the solution I didn’t know I was looking for. Sofa pieces marked down to $99.97 (yes, you read that right). Most people might’ve walked away, but I saw the bigger picture… and grabbed three. Now the office finally feels complete cozy, versatile, and ready for whatever the day brings. Proof that sometimes the best design choices aren’t planned, they just find you. What’s been your favorite unexpected design find? 👀 @crateandbarrel @HomeGoods @Homeworthy @HGTV @Apartment Therapy @House Beautiful @Architectural Digest @magnolia @ELLE DECOR #creatorsearchinsights #homedecortiktok #homedecorideas #homedecorinspo #officedecor

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“Welcome back to the home makeover series, where apparently all it takes is a $99 sofa to completely change your room,” he says in his now-popular TikTok. “People might look at that and think, what would I do with one piece of a sofa? But I saw the bigger picture immediately. So of course, I grabbed three.”

What could’ve been three random floor models became a custom modular sectional—a total investment of just $300—that completely transformed his office into a multifunctional, elevated space.

From Workplace to Lounge Zone

In his video, the creator walks viewers through the process of assembling the individual sofa sections—each pristine and ivory white—against the backdrop of his serene, light-filled office. A black ceiling fan contrasts beautifully with the neutral palette, while a gallery wall of bold Black art injects soul and personality into the space.

Layered with textured pillows, a throw, and soft lighting from the nearby window, the final setup looks like something straight out of a design catalog—only without the price tag.

“We’ve been working to make this office multifunctional,” he explains. “A space that works as hard as we do—for focus, for creativity, and now for lounging.”

The Power of an Outlet Find

The video pans from the Crate & Barrel Outlet to his finished corner setup. It’s a perfect example of how outlet shopping, creativity, and timing can turn high-end design into an accessible reality.

His $300 find challenges the idea that elevated spaces require luxury budgets. Instead, it’s about knowing how to see potential in what others might overlook.

“It’s a great reminder that the best design moments aren’t always planned,” he says. “Sometimes you just have to stay open to the unexpected.”