Artwork: It can maintain or gain value with age, unlike most furniture; and you get to enjoy it, unlike stocks and other investments.
–Amy Thomasson-Ramirez
Any midcentury piece of furniture.
–Alex Montana
An antique mantel, distinctive accessories, and landscaping.
–Betty Lou Phillips
Fabrics. I can smell a cheap fabric a mile away.
–Brant McFarlain
–Catherine Dolen
Charles Birdsong lampshades.
–Cathy Kincaid
A unique chandelier or ceiling fixture—something over scale and dramatic that will be the focal point of the room.
–Emily Johnston Larkin
Gorgeous handmade tiles. The pattern, color, and texture they add to a kitchen or bath sets the backdrop like nothing else.
–Erin Sander
Foundational pieces—a custom upholstered sofa or an outstanding dining table.
–Shelby Wagner
[aside id=”1″]Luxurious bed linens and towels and one grand piece of art.
–Glen Boudreaux
Cedric Hartman lamps.
–James McInroe
A great coffee table because it is always the most important piece in a room.
–Jan Showers
Splurge on anything that moves you emotionally and you will never regret it.
–Jason james Jones
A fabulous chest—antique or not, drawers or doors—you can use for years in many different rooms.
–John Phifer Marrs
First the bones, then the art.
–Paul Draper
Lamps! There are too many cheap lamps out there, and they just ruin a great room.
–Rhonda Grubbs
I always encourage clients to find a piece of art that transcends joyful feelings—a piece that adds beauty and interest to the room, but, more importantly, has meaning to them and adds to their history.
–Sherry Hayslip
F. Schumacher “Walden Quail” wallpaper.
–Susan Bednar Long
Fabulous pillows finish off any space. And because they require so little fabric, go for the most luxurious options to complement your color scheme.
–Debra Stewart
Spend on a sofa.
–Joseph Minton
Acrylic with a pop of color. (I would go for pink!)
–Abbe Fenimore
*Sorry, Abbe, we went with blue!
