Umm, everything? LOL!

I like to get the best faucets for bathroom and kitchen, they will last a lifetime if they are solid cast brass under whatever finish you prefer. No pitting, no rusting, no ugliness.

I agree with mforr that "splurging" on the best faucets really makes a beautiful difference.

I like to splurge on furniture. I choose pieces that are well constructed and have a timeless look. I don't like a sad saggy sofa. It is worth the money to upgrade cushions and fabric.

Definitely the lighting. First thing I notice in a home.

I just remodeled my kitchen and splurged on the granite. I look at it as a piece of art

Doors, windows, and millwork are things I wouldn't want to skimp on.

Appliances. You don't care if they last forever...

Flooring....

Mattress and lighting!

Bubble chandelier!

only buy the best u can afford and think of it as a 5-10 year plan, i bought really expensive living room furniture 10 years ago and got tired of looking at it @ 2 years ago, but it is in excellent condition. same with my carpet. i like change every few years

Beautiful lighting.

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I'm afraid the budget doesn't allow for splurging on what I'd really love -- countertops, farmhouse sink (those things are pricey!), convection cook top (and the electrician to set it up). But I didn't stint when I put a new (metal) roof and windows in. Long term goal: solar panels.

Mattress, kitchen stuff. I have enough trouble sleeping without the mattress giving me issues, and I love to cook so while the appliances don't necessarily need to be what someone else would consider top of the line, I will definitely splurge to get something that is exactly what I want in terms of features/design. Same with cookware and knives.

Though that said, I do come from the tried and true background of "better to buy good quality furniture that will last a lifetime than a bunch of cheap stuff" so I can be persuaded to splurge if it'll get me better materials and construction techniques. I expect to put a fair amount of money into getting a nice dining room table in the next year or two, for example. My one now is adequate at the moment, but not really what I want, and so far finding what I want is proving tricky enough that once I locate exactly what I'm looking for, I would prefer to avoid having to look again - I'd rather pay the extra to get something that's worth repairing if it gets damaged, and can be refinished, etc.

When I was putting in my addition to my 100-yr-old house, I insisted on wood windows, deep wood baseboards, window frames, etc to keep with the age of my house. Of course, my other splurge - a bidet (Washlet automatic) toilet seat - is modern...Now, if I could only afford new furniture :-)

Do't regret any of it!

we don't do "splurge" a lot ... hubby and I are big DIYer's, so usually we opt for saving money and doing things ourselves.

my new kitchen is the exception to that rule. that was top to bottom splurgalious.

Okay I did it haha, I went and spent my savings for a beautiful curio glass cabinet by Brad and here it is. It is not yet delivered but its mine as I have paid for it. I will show what I have put in it later after it is done but this is the pic I took of it while at the store... you can see what i love it ♥

Quartz countertops!

Definitely lighting and art!

Art, antiques, oriental and tribal rugs. Things that hold their value or increase in value and go with you when you move. Only things I love.

Lighting and Jo Malone candles.

i guess i could safely say: everything! once i discover something i want/need i research until i find the best. and, once found, want nothing less. some of the things are reasonably affordable, others make me stop and consider a while first. we do not shop at large stores (except every once in a while a major supermarket) most everything we buy is from small businesses made by hand. or antiques. currently we are reupholstering our very good quality, but now too worn, sofa. we found a couple who do this in their basement and they have done a lot of pieces in the governor's mansion. of course, we are now on a search for the Best! leather! lol

Choose a place in your home you spend the greatest amount of time.

Toilet with warming seat...necessity

Lol.

LOL. I just got a Squatty Potty, now that brings things to an all new level!

Especially the knees.

Love my squatty potty!

Nothing like pride of ownership;)

HVAC, I love being comfortable and efficient.

Do squatty potties work? And here is my latest prized possession, for football games and such. Yes it's a fake baby with a straw.

Lollol

Yes, I bought mine for my husband last Christmas! Guess what, I love it and it works amazingly well. Makes sense for an easy morning relief! Oh, squatty potty I mean.

Were there other people watching him unwrap that?

I love my Sam's Club mattress. I appreciate that the one I touched in store was the one I got. I splurge on kitchen knives.

I splurge on things I really love, and I know it when I see it. I love mixing an investment piece or two into what is otherwise pretty modest and/or reused and recycled stuff. I understand people call that "high-low" now, but I've been doing it forever...initially out of necessity because I had little money, but now I do it just because I like it. For example, I splurged on a custom live edge dining room table, and use it with some pretty upholstered chairs that I got on sale at Pier 1 for cheap. I splurged on custom weathered barn doors in my living room, and recovered my 30 year old sofa. I think the splurge pieces elevate the whole space and make the whole room look special. I guess the risk is that the cheaper or older stuff could drag down the whole space. But I find that as long as I love each piece on its own, whether it be splurge, budget, or hand me down, they tend to play well together.

My splurges are usually at auctions...favourites are oriental rugs, china and furniture

After reading a lot about mattresses, I agree! Didn't realize how important they are. But, did you know most mattress stores have a return policy. They are slept on maybe one night and didn't work for the customer. I was furnishing a 3 bedroom rental in Maui and got 2 queen size beds for a 4th of the cost.
They all still had the original cello wrap. So I was mattress shopping here in Napa and loved the feel of a $3,000 bed.
Asked do you have this in a return. They checked Northern Ca
Returns and found one. Saved $1500. We love it. My husband says I am a true value shopper. I'm really good with vehicles too. I was wheel dealing one time and the car salesman, called my hubby 3 days later (we had the vehicle)
She got me so rattled I forgot to get the check .

Do towels count?

Yup. Towels.... (sometimes I sadden myself with my strangeness)

Entry doors, windows,clerestory windows, skylights, appliances, and lighting..

A good stove, quiet dishwasher that hold long stemmed wine glasses, art's the big one for me, chandeliers, good china and silverware, & oriental rugs and a home on the water.

Furniture and a very good, top of the line mattress is a must! I live with chronic pain and sleeping on the right mattress makes a world of difference. The same goes for my furniture, especially sofas and chairs. I have to feel good when sitting on them or I will not purchase them. Life is too short to put up with uncomfortable furniture and mattresses!

Fabulous sheets

Flowers.

I also splurge on flowers, and plants for the garden.

Art. I spend a lot of money on art.