When you think of investment-worthy homewares, what comes to mind?
Creating a home you love involves striking the artful balance between timeless, classic, & long-lasting pieces and everyday, approachable items.
So which pieces are worth the investment?
Discover the six covetable classics we recommend below.
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Investment-worthy Item Number One.
Trudon Candles
Celebrated worldwide, Trudon is the oldest candlemaker, founded on Rue Saint-Honoré in 1643.
From the unforgettable fragrances formulated by master perfumers to the exquisite champagne-bucket-inspired glass vessels handmade in Italy, Trudon has perfected its craft throughout its hundreds of years of experience.
Rich in history and quality, Trudon determined the scent of Louis XIV's royal court centuries before we started appreciating the candles as statement pieces for our homes.
Another investment-worthy item is the La Promeneuse and cameos, the most divine-smelling wax melts and melting dishes. The evocative fragrance and slow burn of the La Promeneuse is a daily ritual for me as I light it before my morning meditation.
Cire Trudon La Promenuese Coffret
$499.00
Diffuser by Cire Trudon La Promeneuse is a decorative object designed to diffuse the Cire Trudon fragrances. After placing a cameo in the ceramic dish, light a night-light beneath it. The heated cameo will melt and spread its fragrance rapidly… read more
Here are just some of the reasons I believe Trudon candles are investment-worthy:
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Trudon products are handmade in Normandy, France.
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The wicks are made of quality cotton.
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The wicks are hand positioned in the centre and cut at a specific height to ensure an optimal first burn.
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Upon completion, each candle comes in a customised box, recognisable with the Trudon emblems and attributes affixed by hand.
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The vessels are champagne bucket inspired.
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These vessels can be reused as vases, ice buckets, or decorative containers. Simply put the candle in the freezer to dry the remaining wax before removing it and washing the vessel.
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The Trudon wick extinguisher forms the ideal companion to your candle care routine.
I believe two of the most iconic Trudon candle fragrances are Abd El Kadar and Ernesto.
Cire Trudon Abd El Kader Candle | 270g
$159.00
Spiced tea, fresh tobacco. The cool night air of the desert refreshes the mind and the body. Cire Trudon Abd El Kader Candle is an tribute to the people of the Ouled Naïl who were experts of song and dance.… read more
Discover the complete Trudon collection here.
Candle Care:
For a smoke-free candle, remember to trim your wicks before each use and extinguish the candle by submerging the wick in its wax pool or using a candle extinguisher instead of blowing it out, as both of these measures help prevent smoke.
Lumira Candle Snuffer
$40.00
Add a sense of luxury to your home with LUMIRA’s Candle Snuffer. The ultimate accessory for extinguishing the flame on your favourite LUMIRA scented candle, while eliminating the risk of blowing or spilling wax on your furniture. The LUMIRA Candle… read more
Candle Wick Trimmer | Black
$24.90
Keeping your wick trimmed (around 5 to 10mm) is essential to ensure the best burning experience for your candle! Use this tool to help trim off the effects of mushrooming and excess carbon and also to help prevent soot from… read more
Investment-worthy Item Number Two.
Luxury Linen
A natural material, linen is a plant-based fibre made from flax. It is spun into threads and yarns and then woven or knitted into fabrics.
Hypoallergenic, stylish, and durable, you can incorporate this timeless material into any design style.
Libeco Linen
One company gracing the scene of luxury linen is Belgian-based Libeco Linen.
Libeco linen is expertly woven in Belgium and delivers authentic flax linen that lasts a lifetime. Since its origin, the company has made significant strides in sustainability and style, with a CO2 certification and a 100% organic linen collection.
On top of this, they are one of only six weavers worldwide to carry the registered Belgian linen label.
Libeco linen consists of European flax fibres, is highly absorbent and durable, and features beautiful earth-inspired hues.
Libeco linen quickly dries, making it ideal for bath towels, soft furnishings, and bed linen.
Belgian Fouta Linen Towel | Ash Stripe
$285.00
The Ash Stripe Belgian Towel is designed to be multipurpose, it can serve as a beach towel, sauna towel, or a throw. This collection has a gorgeous look about it and will be great for town and country style or… read more
Inyo Belgian Linen Cushion Cover | 50x50cm
$140.00
The inyo Belgian linen cushion cover features bold stripes in earthy hues, making it the perfect layering piece for your sofa, day bed or armchair! Materials: 100% Linen Features: Washed finish SOLD INDIVIDUALLY 5.9 oz/yd² - 200 g/m² NO insert… read more
Hale Mercantile Co.
Hale Mercantile Co. is another noteworthy company whose premium-grade flax linen yarn is sourced from France and Belgium.
Hale Mercantile linen is grown, spun, dyed, woven, and sewn in Europe, and their product's quality and world-renowned style make them worth the investment.
With their exquisite range of linen bedding, bath linen, tableware, furniture, curtains, and homewares, Hale Mercantile linens offer durability, timeless charm, and the promise of longevity.
Naturally softened, breathable, and durable, each item is designed to look beautiful with minimal care and feel incredible on the skin!
We invite you to visit us in-store to explore the full range.
Investment-worthy Item Number Three.
Custom Sofas
As opposed to machine-manufactured imported sofas, custom-made sofas allow the craftsman's ideas, hands, skill, and interpretation to come together and create a bespoke piece that is uniquely yours.
A hand-upholstered or slipcovered sofa, modular or armchair, ensures the maker is intimately connected with suspension systems, lumbar support, and ergonomic design to bring your vision to life and design a sofa that will last for years to come.
As comfort level is personal, we recommend trialing your custom sofa for seat height, depth, and support, as they are never a one size fits all item.
When investing in a custom sofa, consider the following:
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Look for frames crafted from kiln-dried hardwood.
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Denser hardwoods such as poplar, maple, teak, or walnut are structurally sound and have a higher likelihood of being reupholstered or slipcovered.
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Look for no-sag steel springs or black-cat webbing seat suspension systems.
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Request lined seat cushions, so the feathers don’t poke through.
Lastly, consider your current interior decor style.
Slipcovered sofas look fantastic in coastal, Hamptons, French country, and Belgian style interiors, offering a more organic look that contributes to a soft, welcoming, and lived-in feel.
Upholstered sofas and occasional chairs look beautiful in classic contemporary, urban Industrial, Parisian, and Scandinavian interiors, offering a refined, elegant look that contributes to a streamlined feel.
You can also read the journal article here for an in-depth guide to purchasing sofas, including slipcovered, upholstered, and custom sofas.
Investment-worthy Item Number Four.
Bespoke, Sentimental & Handcrafted Items
Investing in bespoke, handcrafted, and original items offers warmth and character that will stand the test of time.
These one-off pieces will stand out amongst everyday items, add an element of surprise, and help make a space uniquely yours.
Bespoke pieces include statement furniture, artwork, mirrors, decor, and architectural details.
Shop the collection here.
These could also be those special pieces that capture your attention and tell a story about who you are and what you love most.
For example, I love sourcing original oil portraits in gilt frames, etchings, leather-bound books, or handcrafted sculptures from recycled vintage materials.
Other ideas include:
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Botanical art, trinket boxes, old binoculars, vintage trophies, wax sculptures, quality pewter, beautiful wallpaper, handmade jewellery, leather-bound books, French chandeliers, antique clocks, crystal glassware & ceramics, and objects softened by age and patina.
All these items feature an original quality that will hold their value for years, both physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
Italian Chest of 3 Drawers | Circa 1950
$5,995.00
This Italian Vintage Chest of 3 Drawers, is a charming piece sourced from Northern Italy that showcases the timeless beauty of Italian craftsmanship. Crafted circa 1950, this chest of drawers will add a touch of vintage allure to your living… read more
Investment-worthy Item Number Five.
Quality Cutlery
Investing in stainless steel flatware is fabulous for everyday use because it's easy to care for, stylish, long-lasting, and offers a streamlined appeal.
While solid sterling silver flatware features luxe quality and intrinsic value, it requires consistent upkeep, hand-washing & polishing to avoid tarnishing.
Since the average homemaker only buys three sets of cutlery in a lifetime, it is worth researching the options available to satisfy your purchase.
Standard finishes include satin, mirror, burnished, and vintage, with satin being a great everyday option as it is less prone to watermarks and fingerprints.
Stainless steel cutlery features various grades, including 18/10, 18/8, and 18/0, indicating the chromium and nickel ratio. For example, 18/10 stainless steel offers the highest quality and durability and has 18% chrome and 10% nickel.
If you are looking at investing in a new set of cutlery, we recommend either 18/10 or 18/8 for the following reasons:
18/10 stainless steel
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Contains the highest amount of nickel (10%)
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Highest quality and durability
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Highly resistant to corrosion
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Maintains lustre well
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Hand wash recommended
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Ideal for fine dining and formal events
Sabre | Bistrot Shiny Finish | Black | 4pc Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Teaspoon
$88.00
Le Bistrot is reinventing itself, modernising and changing style to reflect your choices better. Embellished with motifs, matching colours, or natural materials, this cutlery becomes unique. Materials: Stainless steel 18/10 - acrylic handle Colour: Shiny Black Finish Features: 4pc: Dinner… read more
Sabre | Panda | Light Bamboo | 4pc Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Soup Spoon, Teaspoon
$169.00
With its genuine bamboo handle and its finely crafted styling, the PANDA model certainly stands out. Some of you may experience a blast from the past, thinking of the housekeeper you often saw at your grandmother's house, while for others… read more
Alternatively, 18/8 stainless steel is ideal for both everyday use and special events.
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Contains 8% nickel
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A good balance between quality and price
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Similar durability to 18/10 stainless steel
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Resistant to corrosion
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Maintains lustre
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Hand wash recommended
Shop our complete range of cutlery here.
Investment-worthy Item Number Six.
Rattan Homewares
Lastly, as mentioned in a recent video (here), rattan is known to be one of the strongest materials and is incredibly versatile, environmental-friendly, and stylish.
From decorative trays to boxes, storage baskets, furniture, lighting, and decor, rattan is an investment in quality that can last a lifetime.
I personally find rattan to be the ideal complement to the relaxed country, coastal, Hamptons, or Belgian design style, as well as an intentional accent to counterbalance contemporary spaces.
Rattan Trays
Rattan trays are ideal for displaying your collections and protecting surfaces, as they are a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
Large Round Rattan Tray | Antique
$120.00
A beautiful Large Round Rattan Tray, available in 3 sizes with a Hamptons Style Old Antique Wash Finish. This tray is a must have for both kitchen and dining homewares and can be used as a serving or drinks platter for your entertaining needs. It would… read more
Rattan Storage Baskets
Oversized rattan and cane storage baskets can hide away soft furnishings and decor and function as planter boxes.
Rattan Homewares
Rattan tissue boxes, waste bins, cotton ball holders, laundry baskets, and toilet brush and paper holders will beautifully disguise utilitarian items.
Rectangular Rattan Tissue Box | Old Grey
$43.50
A stylish rattan tissue box cover in an old grey finish. Great as a bathroom accessory, in a guest bedroom or on your bedside. Materials: Rattan Colour: Old Grey Dimensions: 25cm x 15cm x 8cm PLEASE NOTE: Large items including… read more
Rattan Tableware: Placemats, Underplates, & Coasters
Rattan tableware is abundant, from placemats to underplates, food domes, rattan base cutlery, cake stands, tiered trays, wine carriers, ice buckets, bread baskets, napkin holders, and more.
Lastly, they offer a timeless and natural aesthetic to any interior, with styles ranging from antique brown to grey wash, whitewash, and painted finishes.
Rattan Placemat | Bahamas Green
$52.00
Embrace Island style with this hand-crafted rattan placemat in Bahamas green. Materials: Rattan Colour: Green Sold individually. Dimensions: 39 cm Diameter 1cm H PLEASE NOTE: Large items including Furniture, Lighting, Rugs, Mirrors, Artwork, Cushion Inserts and Bulky or Fragile items… read more
We trust these ideas will inspire your future investments and appreciate those you already have.
Let us know in the comments below which items you think are investment-worthy and why!
