I love showpieces and statements and dream about custom everything, but there is always a need for sturdy, versatile, well-priced staples in any interior style, especially if children are in the mix. As we gear up to buy and furnish a house, I thought I’d share some solid picks that would look great in any home…
INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUG – HIGHLY DURABLE, WELL-PRICED, AND LOVE THE CLASSIC DIAMOND DESIGN
THESE WOVEN X-BENCHES ARE A STEAL AND SO VERSATILE — USE IN ENTRYWAY, FLANKING A CONSOLE, DOUBLED UP AS COFFEE TABLE, AT FOOT OF BED, IN-A-PINCH SEATING, ETC!
DOUBLE GOURD LAMPS ARE PERFECT ON BEDSIDE TABLES (WE HAVE THE ONES FROM ROBERT ABBEY IN OUR MASTER)
CANNOT GET OVER THESE LACQUERED LINEN CONSOLE TABLES — SUCH A CUSTOM/HIGH-END LOOK FOR A GREAT PRICE
ALL LIGHTING IS PRICEY, BUT THIS CHANDELIER IS MORE REASONABLE THAN MOST AND SO HANDSOME
FARMHOUSE DINING TABLE (EXTENDABLE!) IN A GOOD DARK WOOD WASH
EYECATCHING BREAKFAST BAR SET AT AN AMAZING PRICE
THESE NESTING ACRYLIC TABLES HAVE A HIGH-END/GLAM LOOK BUT ARE GREAT FOR MAXIMIZING SPACE IN A SMALL APARTMENT
GINGHAM DINING CHAIRS OR SEAGRASS DINING CHAIRS, BOTH AT GOOD PRICES – CLEVER (AND LESS EXPENSIVE) TO USE THESE AT THE HEADS OF THE TABLE AND HAVE MORE BASIC DINING CHAIRS/BENCHES
HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT THESE SO MUCH, BUT ADORE OUR LEANING BOOKCASES — THE PRICE CAN’T BE BEAT AND I LOVE THE STYLE
UPHOLSTERED BED, PARSONS BED, OR THIS AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL CANOPY BED, WHICH COMES IN FANTASTIC COLORS
CLASSIC DRESSER THAT WILL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE
THIS UNDER-$800 COUCH LOOKS A LOT LIKE OUR ONE FROM JAYSON HOME
ANOTHER GREAT, WELL-PRICED SOFA — BELONGS IN THE NANCY MEYERS INTERIORS CATEGORY
THESE HIGH-BACKED WINDSOR-STYLE DINING CHAIRS ARE SO CHIC
CLASSIC LINES AND A CLEVER WAY TO CREATE A CLOSET/STORAGE IN A GUEST ROOM — DECENT PRICE, TOO
SIMILARLY, THIS FREE-STANDING CABINET IS A WELL-PRICED WAY TO ADD STORAGE TO A LIVING SPACE, DINING ROOM, OR EVEN KITCHEN
WE HAD AND LOVED THIS SLEEPER SOFA IN THE BASEMENT OF OUR CHICAGO HOME — IT WAS SO COMFORTABLE (NOT ALWAYS THE CASE WITH SLEEPERS!) AND A GOOD INVESTMENT AS IT DOUBLED AS A GUEST BED!
WOVEN FURNITURE TENDS TO BE MORE AFFORDABLE BUT ADDS TEXTURE/WARMTH — THIS IS A CLEVER NESTING COFFEE TABLE SET GREAT FOR A SMALL APARTMENT
BISTRO CHAIRS ADD RETRO CHARM TO A KITCHEN NOOK
CLEAN LINES ON THESE CHIC PENDANTS
MAKE A MAJOR STATEMENT WITH THESE REASONABLY PRICED END TABLES
GOOD-LOOKING ALTERNATIVE TO A BABY GATE
P.S. On self-blame.
P.P.S. More chic home finds.
P.P.P.S. Attractive fitness finds to get you in the mood to exercise. (Even more here.)