9 Pieces of Home Decor You Should Always Splurge On
Whether it’s a safe car, timeless handbag, or once-in-a-lifetime vacation, certain big purchases along the way are true no-brainers. Yet when it comes to outfitting the home, the vast abyss of options and price points to choose from makes deciding where to splurge a far less obvious choice.
Our golden rule is to spend on items that get either a) the most use, or b) the most attention. And keep in mind that comfort and longevity do tend to have a direct correlation to the price tag. In these instances, digging a bit deeper into your pockets might actually be a winning move for your wallet in the long term (when you’re not stuck replacing that bargain sofa in two years), and will definitely pay off immediately in style and functionality.
Without further ado, nine smart places to spend when it comes to home decor.
Photo: Courtesy of onekingslane.com1/9Art
Art is the essence of your home’s style, and as such, it isn’t a place to cut corners. Spend wisely on items that are truly meaningful rather than amassing affordable finds just to fill blank walls and surfaces.
Blue Fall by Arthur Unger, $2,495, onekingslane.com
Photo: Courtesy of allmodern.com2/9Lighting
Fact: Great lighting can completely transform a space, making everything (and everyone) in it look better. Splurging here doesn’t mean every fixture should cost a fortune, rather it means having layers of light (ceiling, wall, floor, and table fixtures), bulbs of the proper wattage, and dimmers on just about everything.
Arteriors Home Karrington chandelier, $2,520, allmodern.com
Photo: Courtesy of finelinens.com3/9Mattress
As one-third of our lives are spent sleeping (to say nothing of time spent lounging in bed), it’s only fitting that your mattress is one of your home’s most important investments.
Royal-Pedic premier organic quilt-top mattress, from $5,245, finelinens.com
Photo: Courtesy of cultiverusa.com4/9Bedding
See above. Luxe, supremely comfortable sheets, pillows, and blankets prove guilt-free purchases, given how much they’ll be used and appreciated.
Cultiver linen sheet set with pillowcases, from $365, cultiverusa.com
Photo: Courtesy of Restoration Hardware5/9Sofa
The prime gathering spot for any home, an average sofa has a 10-year life span. However, a well-made sofa can last twice as long and is bound to age gracefully. The same wisdom goes for other well-loved upholstered items like club chairs.
Restoration Hardware 19th-century English roll-arm sofa, from $3,750, restorationhardware.com
