Surrender To The Urge To Splurge With These 4 Must Haves For Any Home
Written by Clayton Gray Home
There is nothing worse than succumbing to the urge to shell out a significant amount of money on a purchase for your home, only to regret that purchase a few months later.
In home decor trends come and go, but investing your money into key pieces really pays off in the long run. As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” Just because it is trendy and “looks” amazing at the time of purchase, doesn’t mean its built to hold up to everyday use or transition into the next design phase in your home.
Here are our top 4 suggestions on areas to splurge, in order to get the best bang for your buck in home decor…
1. Lighting
We like to say that lighting is the jewelry for the home. The finishing touches that really set the mood for your decor. Not only can lighting be essential to reading, eating, or preparing a gourmet feast, but lighting helps add that extra twinkle to take your room from beautiful to stunning!
(Photo courtesy of Houzz)
We love how our Arteriors Caviar Cluster Pendant is the main focus in this grand dining room which combines just the right amount of modern decor with traditional bones.
2. Rugs
We love how this all white room allows this berry hued Turkish Patchwork rug and minimal accessories to pop in this open dining space. (Photo courtesy of Houzz)
A beautiful rug can really tie a room together by grounding your key pieces of furniture, while adding a pop of color or bold pattern. By keeping furnishings and paint varying shades of white, a colorful rug can take center stage, while allowing furnishings to stand out, as well. Also, rugs serve to protect flooring, all while making a space your own!
3. Upholstery
We love this clover hued, velvet upholstered sofa and how the detailing on the feet tie into the gold accents on the artwork, above. (Photo courtesy of Pinterest)
Going back to “you get what you pay for”, this is a key point. Remember, terms such as 8 way hand tied, lifetime warranty, and high performance fabric really do play an important factor when making a decision on what is best for your lifestyle. Cotton blends that have a high percentage of polyester provide optimal stain resistance and long-term wear.
Another key factor to consider is sticking to neutral colored upholstery and adding bright pillows is a way to ensure that while your fashion choices may change from year to year, you will always have a classic, timeless piece to work around.
4. Bold Accessory
Here our Claude Faux Shagreen Mirror is shown over this console table to create a bold statement upon entering this residence. (Photo courtesy of Houzz/GRADEnyc)
Having a key accessory that adds drama to any room can also be a great investment. Just make sure it is something, in your heart, that holds a special meaning to you, ie. something that you won’t mentally tire of, easily. This accessory doesn’t necessarily have to be a piece of artwork. It could be an antique architectural artifact, a commanding mirror, or even a decorative box used to store remotes on your cocktail table, made of intricately carved horn or bone.
When all is said and done, there is no right or wrong, just make sure you do a little homework before investing in any key piece, that way you will know you’ve invested your money in something that will be with you for years to come!
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