It can often seem simpler to invest your money in attractive property, premium clothing and vintage motor vehicles than it is to make those smaller purchases that contribute to a luxury interior you can be truly proud of. Decorative household items should possess a luxury element and present a marvelous opportunity to invest your cash in assets that are both beautiful to behold and likely to increase in value significantly over time. This short guide introduces you to four distinct categories of purchase that tick all the boxes with it comes to smart investing alongside graceful designs.

Technology

Household technology may not be advancing as quickly as smartphones, smart TVs and laptop capabilities, but it’s a market that’s nonetheless experienced a meteoric rise from quirky indulgences to genuinely useful, practical and luxury additions that make for excellent investments inside your home. Research the options in home security, lighting control, utility management and door and window manipulation that are a byproduct of the‘internet of things’ phenomenon, where a whole house can be controlled from a single remote control, or an app on your smartphone, for the ultimate luxury household.

Art

There are several fine art paintings that exist in the world. Whether you’re more interested in antique paintings, such as those offered by M.S. Rau Antiques, or a more modern looks such as those offered online, you’ll find a piece of art that can hang elegantly in your home.

Furniture

Dependent largely on the style of your home, you’ll be able to find incredible additions to your interior furnishings that cater towards all styles – minimalist or classical, art deco or renaissance. Contemporary furniture designers are continuing to break new frontiers in design innovation, while antiques stores, auctions and online sites display some of the most delicately-crafted and enviable household items presently available.

Extensions

Finally, it’s worth preparing for the possibility of extending your home – an endeavor guaranteed to increase its value while building in features that you had previously gone without. You only have to look at the basement and underground renovations of London properties to appreciate the imaginative and wonderfully luxurious opportunities to revamp your household through intrepid space-creating techniques. A swimming pool with a waterfall; an underground cinema complex; a rooftop tennis court – the options for luxury extensions are only as finite as the lengths of your imagination – consider talking to a luxury home improvement service to discuss your ideas further.

Luxury homes benefit from luxury additions – to the technology that supports them, the furnishings inside them, and even the addition of further rooms and spaces. This list should provide adequate inspiration for individuals hoping to expand their interior horizons through smart luxury purchases.