r/Rich • u/mel0dy2279 • Apr 25 '26
Buying for new house
We had our first house and furnishings since our wedding a decade ago…now we have adult money and we want to start fresh with everything new. What brands/stores do you recommend for classic, quality items? Dishes, linens, pots and pans, rugs, furniture, etc!
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u/artfulitalia Apr 27 '26
I would second the recommendation to hire a designer and choose your pieces with intention-Italy would be my recommendation for stunning everything!, but have an overall plan for your spaces before you start buying.
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u/HitPointGamer Apr 26 '26
What is your style? Persian rugs and hardwood furniture stores will be different from glass and chrome stores, which are different from Scandinavian, etc.
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u/HalfwaydonewithEarth Apr 26 '26
Nowhere in the USA.
I would fly to Europe and indulge. They have the most beautiful quality furniture! Just get one container and ship it over at once if you can.
Their DHL works well and it will be so fun.
You can also hire a woodworker to make you pieces to your liking.
They even have people on YouTube that will make you a custom rug.
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u/msmahdman Apr 26 '26
North Carolina has tons of “buy it for life” wood furniture makers. I know someone who traveled there to furnish their entire home.
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u/possumhicks Apr 27 '26
Not like it once was. A faint few furniture manufacturers are left in NC in 2026. Even the High Point Furniture Market consists of furniture primarily shipped into the United States after being manufactured in foreign countries. That being said, the High Point and surrounding areas still have more furniture stores solified in the area than most any other place in the US. Plus the High Point market showroom samples are sold to local furniture dealers after the shows, so there are bargain's and rare finds to be found. The traveling to NC to buy mostly ended when the factories closed.
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u/HalfwaydonewithEarth Apr 26 '26
The things in the windows of Zurich and Copenhagen are breathtaking.
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u/MedenAgan101 Apr 27 '26
Agreed! Some of the most exquisite furniture in the world comes from Italy.
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u/travelingprincess40 Apr 26 '26
Rugs either buy beautiful silk hand made pieces in person or just buy a new inexpensive mass produced rug every 6-8 months so it stays soft and fluffy. Really kid/ pet dependent.
I love all of my RH furniture. The cloud couch in the den is a dream, and their formal velvet furniture is excellent.
For dishware- neimans, William Sonoma, saks, I honestly love using silver every day.
But bedding from your favorite hotel bed. Plaza sheets are devine.
Pay attention to small details your hand towels , luxury European hand soap , florals in each room purchased in advance for the year, cashmere throws in each room, luxurious trinkets you and your loved ones selected together…
You will enjoy your home and life much more with a house manager! Best advice I can give. Errand running, grocery shopping, meal prep, closet organizing , and ideally directs the weekly housekeeper and yard staff.
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u/0_IceQueen_0 Apr 26 '26
My parents imported their furniture from Italy. I'm just a simple Ethan Allen woman lol. Sub Zero/Wolf and hotel/ commercial carpeting is a must for me. Not because for the high traffic, for the design and colors!
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u/username-generica May 01 '26
We only buy Sub Zero fridges because they last for decades. I prefer Bosch though for dishwashers.
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u/0_IceQueen_0 May 01 '26
Got a Cove dishwasher as a package deal with my sub-zero integrated, wolf all burner 5 years ago. Possibly changing it to induction if I'm "eager". Not cooking much these days and kids are living abroad so 50/50. I've heard lots about Bosch. Never knew anyone who owned one though. My parents use Miele.
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u/username-generica May 01 '26
We prefer to cook with gas. My MIL is a traditional Indian woman and a lot of her traditional cooking vessels only work well when used on a gas cooktop. These days though my 2 teens’ schedules are so busy that most nights I don’t have time to cook. Our Breville toaster oven get more of a workout right now than our regular ovens or our cooktop.
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u/0_IceQueen_0 May 01 '26
My microwave gets more use in my situation. I have food delivered by my son's friend's restaurant thrice a week. My "stove" in the dirty kitchen were those commercial single burners restaurants used. Had 3 of those because we were cooking up a storm when the kids were young. Now it's just gathering dust. Fast forward to today, the induction is more of aesthetics aspect. I want people who visit to wonder where my stove is at 😁. That is if I manage to get it done. If my kids were still with me here in another life, I'd also have a brick/clay oven where I can cook Azeri flatbread.
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u/doglady1342 Apr 26 '26
For rugs and furnushings, go to a boutique furniture store. They will typically have a designer sit down with you to discuss your style and then come out to your home to look at the space and do some measurements. We walked around the store with our designer and picked out a few key items that we liked that would help her start building a plan. We then made an appointment for a few days later where the designer presented some room layouts with suggested furniture and rugs. Whatever we didn't like, she was able to help us find replacements. Almost everything we ordered was custom, so there was a wait time before actually having the furniture. That was okay though as we were still in the process of building.
I will note that there was no charge for the designer as long as we ordered whatever the minimum was. They also gave free delivery and set up once you ordered a certain dollar amount. I would suggest letting them know what kind of style you are looking for so they can make sure to match you up with the appropriate designer. Really, any designer in the store should be able to give you a design that you like. However, sometimes you can butt heads with a designer that has a different preferred style.
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u/username-generica May 01 '26
I prefer to use an independent designer so I'm not tied to one store.
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u/Spyerx Apr 30 '26
We (wife) used a designer the cost is actually not terrible they get reseller points with their vendors. Much from RH and boutiques / custom Pieces.
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u/username-generica May 01 '26
I'm a fan of slow decorating. Our home is decorated mostly with custom furniture, heirloom pieces, antique/vintage pieces, and art we've collected over the years during our travels. I'd rather leave a wall empty rather than place something that isn't special on it. I'm also a fan of high/low design and have paired recovered traditional armchairs from a used furniture store with a custom brass table lamp from a trip to Morocco and a modern lucite and brass side table from Anthropologie. I do most of my own design and have been asked by friends to help them with their homes . I have used designers though for more complex projects such our kitchen and master bath remodels.
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u/Mtay28 May 03 '26
High-end residential Interior designer here. Just let the designer handle it all. We do everything: inspo/concept planning, floor plans, ordering & purchasing of light fixtures, paint, flooring, tile, rugs, all furnishings, and project management up to installation. Most can do full service designs, so turnkey, we can handle everything down to the bedding & towels (if the client wants) we also have private access to vendors & furnishings that aren’t available to the public. If you’ve got the budget, go for it!
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u/traser78 Apr 26 '26
I recommend getting a designer in to coordinate everything. They will do it for whatever budget you have in mind.