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The best part? Any of these can be your next great purchase.
There's nothing quite like the joy you feel after purchasing something that makes your space feel complete. Big or small, vintage or new, exorbitantly expensive or extremely affordable—we all have at least one piece in our homes that made our hearts flutter when we bought it. And though they spend so many of their days sourcing these items for clients, interior designers still feel just as giddy when they find that cherry on top for their own spaces.
Our Editorial Director, Joanna Saltz, looked to herself and asked interior designers and tastemakers to share their last great purchase and what makes them so special. Continue reading to see what these home experts love for their personal spaces, and find some inspiration for yourself in the process.
“I was on the hunt for a chair that would comfortably seat more than one of us on movie night—and this Chloe Media Lounger from Four Hands is it! It can easily fit three, and it’s covered in the softest bouclé, so basically, no one wants to get out of it.”
—Joanna Saltz, Editorial Director of House Beautiful
“The ‘unexpected red’ theory is real! These red-and-white striped tissue box covers from Alice Palmer truly bring such an element of fun to my home.”
—Julia Rabinowitsch, founder of The Millennial Decorator
“My Dirk van der Kooij dining table is the first time a table has ever spoken to me on a color-loving and artistic level!”
—Noz Nozawa, designer and founder of Noz Design
“This Sierra Chair by Croft House is something I’ve always wanted in my space. I want a chair that I can sink into and lounge in, something more casual.”
—Linda Hayslett, designer and founder of LH. Designs
“I purchased pillows from In Casa by Paboy that speak directly to my heart. I decided to buy them first in colors like mint and lavender, then orange and purple, and design the couch around them.”
—Susan Korn, founder of Susan Alexandra
“We just purchased some insanely bold, jaw-dropping wallpaper from House of Hackney for our powder room. It really highlights the lines of our old home and was a present to ourselves after spending ‘less-fun money’ renovating the whole house.”
—Michelle Gage, designer and founder of Michelle Gage Interiors
“The West Elm x Billy Cotton collab celebrates a minimalist style, and we love this couch for its crisp look and ability to enhance the wood accents in our historic brownstone.”
—Jordan Slocum, designer and co-founder of The Brownstone Boys
“I found this No. 71 desk lamp by André Mounique, circa 1930s, in a unique black-and-brass finish. It sits on my desk and is a great, adjustable piece to illuminate my work surface.”
—Ahmad AbouZanat, designer and founder of Ahmad AbouZanat Studio
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