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Furnishing your first apartment, new home or redesigned space is an exciting time. With so much choice, it\u2019s tempting to go out and splurge on an array of furniture<\/a><\/span><\/span> and home accessories<\/a><\/span> at your nearest chain store. But before you exhaust your budget, consider the following key factors for every piece you want to buy: Is it necessary? Is it adaptable? Is it high quality? Is it well-designed? Is it a fake?<\/a><\/span><\/span> Is it a trend item? Will it still have the same appeal in five years\u2019 time?<\/p>\n Answering these questions helps to decide when to invest in a piece of furniture and when you can get away with something inexpensive.\u00a0Lot of elements can make a piece of furniture a good investment. It could be a classic that will never go out of style and can be passed down to future generations. It could be a great quality item that you rely on every day. It could be a piece that serves multiple functions in your home. Ultimately, investment furniture pieces are the ones that will give you top value for your money.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at investment pieces that are worth spending a bit more on.<\/p>\n What makes a piece of furniture classic? It\u2019s a design that\u2019s stood the test of time and looks just as good now as it did decades ago. Interior design trends are great, but they come and go. You don\u2019t want to be stuck with a whole flat full of dated furniture in a decade\u2019s time. Save your biggest splurges for pieces that will last a lifetime and beyond.<\/p>\n These days, people are spending more time than ever on their sofas<\/a><\/span><\/span>. More people work from home, eat meals on their sofa rather than at the dining table<\/a><\/span>, or binge-watch box sets in their free time. With all the hours spent on it, it\u2019s important to select a quality sofa that\u2019s well-designed and constructed to last.<\/p>\n The Mistral Sofa in Midnight Blue velvet<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Our sophisticated Mistral Sofa<\/a><\/span> brings 1950s style with a contemporary approach, offering timeless interior design for your space. Inspired by a mid-century modern aesthetic<\/a><\/span>, this sofa adds a touch of vintage glamour to the home, remaining one of our most popular pieces for over a decade.<\/p>\n Choosing a sofa with a sturdy birch wood frame, like the Mistral, provides a lifetime guarantee \u2013 making it a great investment furniture piece. The Mistral sofa\u2019s available in a range of sizes and fabrics to suit your home.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a statement furniture piece that\u2019s also a great investment, explore our skillfully upholstered Wallis Sofa<\/a><\/span><\/span>. An exclusive collaboration with acclaimed designer Russell Pinch<\/a><\/span>, it brings a modern take to the classic wingback sofa.<\/p>\n The Wallis sofa in Emerald Varese Velvet<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n A compact yet spacious design, the Wallis sofa is available as a generous three or four-seater style. Echoing a classic shape, it will no doubt add an elegant touch to your home’s interior.<\/p>\n Ensuring comfort and longevity, the Eames Lounge Chair<\/a><\/span> from Vitra<\/a><\/span> is crafted with soft leather and plywood, allowing it to age beautifully. Regarded as one of the most iconic designs of its time, this piece personifies mid-century cool, making it the perfect investment piece for years to come.<\/p>\n The Eames Lounge Chair<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n While our elegant Egg Chair<\/a><\/span> ensures the same, it offers a design that\u2019s still as futuristic as it was in 1958, when Arne Jacobsen<\/a><\/span> designed it. This cutting-edge style brings modernist luxury to any room.<\/p>\n Use these leather chairs as a corner piece or an addition to your sofa arrangement.<\/p>\n The Egg Chair<\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019re looking for the perfect dining table that your family can gather around for years to come \u2013 look no further! Our cross-extending dining table<\/a><\/span><\/span> is the best furniture piece to enhance both your dining experience and dining space. It\u2019s practical and adaptable; simple lines make this design one with a lasting impression.<\/p>\n The Cross Extending Dining Table<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n The extending table is adjustable, designed with a contemporary shaped base and two panelled leaves cleverly concealed within the frame. It quickly reconfigures for extra dining space, or for moving to a smaller or larger room. Our extending dining table complements any living space.<\/p>\n All furniture is important, but some pieces can really affect your quality of life. You might not notice the lack of quality in a cheap side table, but you definitely will in a cheap mattress. Invest more money in the pieces that will impact you the most.<\/p>\n Investing in a quality mattress<\/a><\/span><\/span> is essential. It ensures that you get a good night\u2019s sleep, reduces the risk of back pain and allergies, and helps keep you healthy.<\/p>\n We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so it\u2019s important to get the most out of our slumber. When buying a mattress<\/a><\/span>, be sure to select a type that best suits your needs:<\/p>\n A pocket-sprung mattress<\/a><\/span> with hand nested springs perfectly supports your movements while you sleep. Latex foam mattresses<\/a><\/span><\/span> also offer hypoallergenic temperature regulation. To combine the best of both, choose a hybrid mattress<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Luxury Mattresses<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s also important to choose the right mattress feel:<\/p>\n A soft mattress<\/a><\/span><\/span> is best for those who sleep on their side, while medium mattresses<\/a><\/span><\/span> are great if you tend to change positions during sleep. Firm mattresses<\/a><\/span> suit those who tend to sleep on their backs and need extra back and neck support.<\/p>\n Generally, it\u2019s safe to say that the more you pay for a mattress, the better quality you\u2019ll get. Investing in a quality mattress means investing in quality sleep. All our mattresses come with a 10-year guarantee or lifetime guarantee.<\/p>\n When considering outdoor furniture<\/a><\/span><\/span>, it\u2019s important to go for pieces that are highly adaptable, durable and built to withstand extreme weather conditions. Be prepared to pay more for g<\/span>arden furniture<\/span><\/span><\/a> made from high-quality materials and built to last.<\/p>\n The Tanso Range<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n Our robust Tanso garden furniture<\/a><\/span> collection is made from weather resistant Grade A Teak. The range is perfectly suitable for outdoor use, yet its well-designed and detailed aesthetic means it looks just as good indoors as well.<\/p>\n What\u2019s better than one great piece of furniture? A great piece of furniture that can double as different pieces. It\u2019s worth spending more on an item if you\u2019ll get multiple uses out of it \u2013 think of it as saving the money you\u2019d spend on buying two pieces.<\/p>\n A sofa bed<\/a><\/span> is a great option when space is at a premium. Our adaptable sofa beds effortlessly turn any space into a bedroom or spare room. It\u2019s one of the most versatile and hard-working pieces of furniture you could own.<\/p>\n Providing the perfect sit or sleep day and night, a great sofa bed is as comfortable as a regular bed. Perfect for overnight guests, a sleeper sofa provides great style and a contemporary touch to your home.<\/p>\n The Snooze sofa bed<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n Not all investment pieces have to be expensive. Decorate your space with rugs<\/a><\/span><\/span> to transform your room without having to pay a fortune. When picking a rug to splurge on, go for neutral tones to not risk growing tired of brighter colours.<\/p>\n–<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
Invest in classics \u2013 both past and future<\/h2>\n
The Mistral Sofa & The Wallis Sofa<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>The Eames Lounge Chair & The Egg Chair<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>The Cross-extending Dining Table<\/h3>\n
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\nInvest in quality \u2013 where it really counts<\/h2>\n
A great mattress<\/h3>\n
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Sturdy outdoor furniture<\/h3>\n
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\nInvest in adaptability \u2013 to get more from each piece<\/h2>\n
A versatile sofa bed<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>A reversible rug<\/h3>\n
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