Timeless Furniture Finds from Wayfair (Designer Capsule Picks)
One of my friends just purchased a home and asked if I had timeless furniture recommendations, or if I could suggest a source for those key pieces. She’s ready to begin investing in furniture for the long haul, that won’t go out of style, will wear nicely, and is sure to grow with her as her aesthetic may change or evolve. Those questions are always difficult because it’s not an easy answer. Racking my brain to text her back, I decided to pull together this month’s Wayfair post and create a designer capsule collection for furniture. Consider this your guide to timeless furniture finds! It contains quality furniture, longterm pieces to invest in, classic shapes, natural materials, solid craftsmanship, and if you’re saving up- it’s an inspiring place to begin thinking about the framework for your floor plan. This is the type of furniture you hang onto for decades! I also included all price points… some higher-end heirloom priced pieces and some budget friendly options mixed throughout. It’s a good one! Click through to check out my furniture discoveries and designer checklist…
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I’ve included furniture of all types for every room in your home. These can easily blend to complement any aesthetic, and many can be styled in multiple rooms.
My Furniture Picks
I’ve included furniture of all types for every room in your home. These can easily blend to complement any aesthetic, and many can be styled in multiple rooms. Below you’ll find 35 of my capsule furniture picks from Wayfair. These are in no particular order, but I had to break them into two separate collages… there were too many beautiful options! Everything is clickable.
Click directly on each item within the collage to be directed to the source!
As always, I’m drawn to timeless wood tones, natural materials, classic upholstery, and woven pieces for texture. A fun way to think about capsule furniture is to think back to your favorite movie sets (re: Nancy Meyers sets are always A+), and see what films have aged well in terms of interior aesthetic. What movies did not? What timeless furniture picks do you still love from movies 15-20 years ago? That’s always my goal… buy for the long haul, avoiding trends or pieces that will go out of style.
Do you have top picks from the two collages I pulled together? Are there any other items you’d add? I’d also love to hear what pieces of furniture have been with you for more than 10 years? What do you love about them?
Capsule Furniture Checklist
When you’re creating a foundation for the floor plan of your home- or are filling in gaps… I also love to supplement with vintage finds. You never know what you’ll come across! I wanted to create a printable checklist for you. You can save it, print it, pin it… whatever format you like best, but I hope it helps you plan a cozy & timeless footprint that feels inviting and functional. Maybe you can already check a lot of these boxes. The next time you buy a piece of furniture (new or used), take a look at what you really need for a well rounded aesthetic. I’m always guilty of purchasing too many chairs, but could use more linear pieces (like consoles or demilunes). A list is just an easy visual way to take inventory of what you’re bringing into your home. Of course this list will vary depending on the size & layout of your home- if you have multiple bedrooms, you’ll obviously need multiple beds. But this should give you good variety and help you brainstorm.
FAQ
Probably tables. I can always find a place to tuck in a table or style a small surface. From side tables to entryway tables, consoles, demilunes, and dining… I’ve collected quite a few over the years. I’ve also found they make great filler pieces.
Underrated, I would say benches & ottomans. I love how they look, they’re a great supplementary pieces, are useful, and provide an extra styling surface. They can live in any room and are just really versatile. Highly rated and for good reason? I’d say seating… you want to be comfortable!
Related
Looking for more of my Wayfair and furniture finds? I’ll link some relevant design posts for you below. These are always good to pin for later, or when it comes time to renovate, move, or make updates at home:
- The Top 10 Best-Selling Wayfair Products in My Home
- How to Remove Furniture Indentations from Carpet (when you’re swapping or moving furniture)
- Classic Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures from Wayfair
- 10 Tips for Identifying Quality Furniture
- Designer Lighting Picks for Less from Wayfair
- 5 Ways to Score Quality, High-End Furniture on a Budget
- The Most Expensive Piece of Furniture I Own
- Design Discussion : Furniture Arranged Against a Wall
This post will be here the next time you’re looking to fill a need or gap in your home! I hope it was helpful. Let me know if you have other post ideas or curated roundups you’d like to see. I’m always happy to add them to my blog calendar. Leave your request in the comments below! I hope everyone is having a good week.