There's no better testament to your hard work than a home that's both cozy and stylish. Having such a property allows you peace of mind. You have a tangible asset that earns you good money each year you hold onto it. And come the time you decide to resell to either upgrade or downgrade, you will be raking in a considerable profit.
On top of financial prospects linked to luxury property ownership is its most basic advantage—having a place to come home to. You can raise your own family in comfort and safety. Plus, you can invite loved ones every time there's something to celebrate. Or, even if there's nothing specific to celebrate, you can welcome guests just for the sake of, well, getting together.
To make those get-togethers even more interesting, make sure your home is equipped with interior design pieces that are sure to prompt inspired conversations. Here are some must-have conversation starters.
1. Coffee table book
A coffee table book in the most prominent spot of your living room will be a nice ice breaker. Have reading materials that capture your interests. Whether those include books and magazines on cars and culture, or travel and technology, the key is to let your unique personality shine. If you share the same proclivities as your guests, conversations are bound to progress organically.
Make sure to pick a coffee table book that's nice to look at in itself, too. Something made of authentic hardwood will be a stand-out. Think reddish-brown mahogany, which grows darker with age.
2. Pop-culture inspired decors
Are you a lover of pop culture? Star Wars, for instance? Then, you can't go wrong with a Kenneth Cobonpue piece from the artist's Star Wars collection. Or better yet, collect them all. Profess your love of George Lucas's brainchild without restraint.
The collection boasts four chairs that look like they're taken straight from galaxies far away. There are cool accessories to be had, too, including the Little Jedi Hanging Lamp and a Chewbacca-inspired rocking stool. If these interior design pieces don't get your guests talking, perhaps you need a new set of friends who share the same love you have for Star Wars.
Of course, you don't have to limit yourself to these. There are also display kits and collectibles that will express your love for all things popular.
3. Home automation devices
With home automation devices, your options run the gamut. For example, there are smart curtains—you can set the time for when they close or open. In the morning, you won't have to draw your curtains manually to greet the sun. At night, you can go straight to bed without worrying about whether those curtains have been shut.
So that you can sleep even better, why not get your door locks automated, too? Some door locks come with an app from where you can monitor your home even when you're miles away. Surely, your friends will admire your high-tech abode.
4. Original paintings
You don't need a degree in art studies to appreciate a good painting. And you don't have to be an expert in art history to own original paintings. If you got the money and spacious walls to boot, feel free to take home a masterpiece from your favorite artist.
No, you don't have to splurge your life savings on a Picasso. You can start with modest goals. For example, patronize a local artist. You'll never know if the painting you buy today will end up ballooning in value in a decade because the artist you supported ended up being hailed as this generation's Monet.
Plus, those paintings can evoke thoughts and emotions from your guests that are enough to inspire lovely conversations about arts and culture in general.
5. Burlwood dining table
Burlwood is not a type of wood—it's more of a condition that can happen to any kind of wood. Suffice to say, burlwood comes from a tree that has a burl, which results from an unsprouted bud tissue. Burlwood has character. It's quite fitting for a luxury home because it's rare and, of course, pretty.
A dining table made from burl wood will help create an elegant dining room that will mesmerize your guests. As you share a fancy and protracted 12-course dinner, you'll have one interesting subject to talk about—what is burlwood?
6. High-end ladder
You've probably seen this piece of interior decor from the feed of Insta-famous influencers in the interior design niche. These ladders usually serve as a room accent, but they also host all sorts of design pieces, from handwoven rugs to travel pictures. Yes, you can get creative with your ladder. And the more creative you get, the more likely it is for your guests to take notice.
Of course, there's no stopping you from using your decor ladder as a functional tool, too. Have something to retrieve from the kitchen cabinet? Get that ladder working.
7. Persian rugs
Authentic Persian rugs are expensive. That owes to how difficult they are to make and, of course, to the cultural and historical weight associated with them. Expect to shell out at least a thousand dollars for a quality Persian rug with a 300-knot count. The higher the knot count, the more expensive it is.
However, that's an investment worth making. Your guests will realize they're onto something special, quite literally, as soon as they step on your Persian rug.
8. Bold mirrors
Mirrors are not just for looking into and appreciating how the Almighty has blessed you with the finest features. Think mirrors shaped unconventionally or mirrors with borders boasting cool patterns. Yes, some mirrors can look like works of art. And if you luck out with one, you'll find yourself with your guests huddled in front of a mirror, waxing poetic.
Get them talking
Since you have already spent a considerable amount of money on luxury property investment, why not take your efforts a step further by taking home interior design pieces that are sure to catch people's attention? And they don't have to be just pretty either. They can be functional, too. The goal is to invest in home decors that marry form with function.
About the Author
Benjamin Galang is a content strategist for Ayala Land Premier in the morning and a part-time writer for his village gazette by night. He received his bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from the De La Salle University Manila. He likes doing D.I.Y. projects and home furnishing so much so that he likes writing about what he discovers project after project. He likes living his life to the fullest, going on adventures with his bike, and hikes unimaginable heights. Ben is currently residing in a townhouse with interiors that reflect his personal taste and lifestyle.
