Interior Designers Share Things in Home You Should Spend Extra on

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Invest in a couch that you can use for years to come.

brown sectional couch with gallery wall above and plants

You may want to choose a versatile design.

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You may be hesitant to drop a ton of money on a sofa, but this is one place you shouldn’t skimp, according to Sonja Rasula, a former interior designer on HGTV’s “Home to Go” and TLC’s “Trading Spaces” who founded Unique Markets in Los Angeles.

“Even though there are cheap options for lounging areas in your space, a couch is one piece of furniture that, if you want to keep it for a long time, you should definitely spend some bucks on,” they told BI.

This story was originally published on January 2, 2020, and most recently updated on March 11, 2024.