Niki Micevic / March 3, 2025

Pieces To Invest In

We’re helping you by sharing pieces we believe everyone should invest in. These pieces are essential pieces that define a room and where your first investments should go. Deciding what to invest in is the first step toward curating a home that truly reflects your style and personality. Each choice you make helps shape a space that feels authentic and uniquely yours.

As you begin collecting pieces you love—whether building from the ground up, remodeling, or simply planning for the future—it’s important to consider the longevity of each choice. Knowing where to start with intentional purchases can be challenging, but prioritizing key pieces, regardless of your budget, is essential to creating a space that lasts. Today, we’re sharing ten pieces our design team recommends investing in, along with insights on how each can transform your space.

A Quality Couch

The sofa is often the most-used piece in any home, so it naturally tops our list of investment priorities. While a high-quality sofa may look similar to one made with lower-grade materials, the difference in durability, longevity and comfort is undeniable.

Thoughtful Lighting

Lighting transforms a home, and whether it’s a statement chandelier or a sconce that highlights a favorite vignette, designer-detailed pieces draw the eye and elevate any room. High-quality lighting doesn’t just add a layer of sophistication to your design—it can completely shift the ambiance of a space. Even in a rental, swapping out standard fixtures or adding accent lighting through floor and table lamps creates a custom feel that makes a world of a difference in our opinion!

Staple Counter Stools

Barstools and counter stools bring both style and function to the kitchen, making a big impact in the space. These seats transition effortlessly from morning coffee to work time to family game night, so durability and comfort are key.

Luxury Bath Linens

Investing in quality bath accessories is a small choice that elevates your everyday routine in a meaningful way. From the perfectly weighted towel to a fresh bath mat or a beautiful shower curtain, having bath essentials you truly love adds comfort and a touch of luxury you’ll never regret. Afterall, we shower daily so these items will get a lot of use and high quality linens have longevity.

A Timeless Dining Table

Some pieces, when crafted well and chosen intentionally, are truly built to last a lifetime. In our view, dining tables are one of those essentials. We love the idea of a dining table that moves with you from home to home, becoming a gathering place for memories and shared moments along the way. We personally love a sunday family dinner and cherish those memories each week with our family.

An Elegant Bed

The bed is one of the most frequently used and longest-lasting pieces in any home. Whether you prefer a classic upholstered style or a modern wooden frame, the bed serves as the focal point of the bedroom—and is, in our opinion, well worth the investment and can be passed down to generations to come.