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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

3 Things Antiques Dealers Always Say You Should Splurge On – and 3 That They Never Waste Money On

Bedroom with a blue painted door, striped blue wallpaper, a vintage console table with a painted design, an iron candelabra on top with colourful candles, and a vintage chair beside it.

Like many things, the value of an object depends heavily on its buyer. Some might walk straight past a well-loved piece of furniture, while others might only see its character and story. That said, there are some things always worth splurging on, no matter your tastes or style.

The beauty of decorating with antiques is that you never know what you'll uncover, but when you do stumble across something that speaks to you, it's handy to be aware of items worth the investment and the objects that aren't. From rare artwork to well-made cabinets, these are the items that experts say are worth the splurge – and the pieces you should always save on.

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