This year, choosing festive investment pieces over impulse purchases could save you money in the long term! Sam Baldry, Head of Design at the UK’s leading online design-led furniture brand, Swoon, has revealed that this year, through investing in high quality, versatile pieces, you could save money in the future.
Sam Baldry comments: “Although it can be easy to pick up low-cost decorations, accessories, and home pieces on impulse at the shops during the festive period, more than ever we should be considering our purchases and whether they will stand the test of time. Cheaply made decorations tend to have to be disposed after one year of use, and this often means repurchasing each year. This costs you a lot more than you realise in the long term.
Sam mentions that spending on an accessory that will only last one year, compared to investing on one that will last for years to come seems like a no brainer. However, our brains have been trained to search for value propositions rather than future proofed purchases, meaning that we often lose money through repurchasing each year.
So, aside from dressing the Christmas tree, if you are looking to kit out your home this Christmas with festive decor and accessories, why not consider pieces that you can also utilise in your home throughout the year?
Styling is an important step of making your home feel festive, but that doesn’t mean you need to purchase new or specific decorations for the Yuletide.
Not only will these create a beautiful display ready for the whole family to enjoy this Christmas, but they can also be reused throughout the year and for Christmases to come, to ensure that your money stretches further than you ever thought it could!
So, will you consider investing over impulse purchasing this Christmas? Save yourself money in the long run, and ensure that you enjoy high-quality, long term style for years to come.
