Decorating a home isn't just about style; it also involves carefully choosing what's worth spending money on and what you can save. Between sofas, textiles, decorative objects, and small details, balance is essential. Interior design expert Álvaro Toledo, one of the most viral and influential voices on social media, points out that not everything that seems like a priority requires a large budget, and not everything that's merely a accessory should be relegated to last place.
“I would save money on curtains; the important thing is that they are well-placed and made of a suitable fabric,” says Álvaro Toledo, in this week’s issue of Arquitectura y Diseño magazine. For him, the trick isn’t spending large sums, but rather paying attention to how they are hung. A rod installed in the right place, a clean drape from ceiling to floor, and a fabric with a good texture can transform a room as much as a designer piece.
The key lies in the visual effect they create. A light curtain, with the perfect length and a good drape, brings order, spaciousness, and continuity to any room. The expert points out that affordable options from brands like IKEA can also be ideal for achieving this result.
However, she believes that “I would spend money on sheets. For me, personally, it’s worth investing in good quality sheets because they will last much longer and are much more comfortable,” she explains.
It's not just about aesthetics: choosing good sheets directly impacts the quality of your sleep. Toledo highlights that almost ritualistic feeling of getting into bed and experiencing the enveloping texture of soft cotton or carefully crafted linen. Without a doubt, the bedroom is the space where the difference between basic and excellent is most noticeable.
In the expert's hierarchy of priorities, the sofa occupies the same level as the bed. "I think that, after the bed, it's probably the place where we spend the most time in the house. It had better be good quality, comfortable, made of good fabric, and last for many years."
The sofa, remember, is not just a seat: it's where you receive guests, share conversations, enjoy leisure time, and relax at the end of the day. A piece of furniture that endures so many hours of life deserves a generous budget. Toledo suggests considering it a long-term investment, a piece that should withstand both the test of time and fleeting trends.
accessories , such as vases, trays, or bowls, are another category where the content creator advises against spending too much. “I think you can find really interesting things on sites like Wallapop, flea markets, or secondhand shops, which also tend to have more character and are more timeless.”
At a time when large chains are replicating vintage-style pieces, Toledo reminds us of the unique value of objects with a story. Not only are they more affordable, but they also bring authenticity and a personal history to the home.
Source: https://www.arquitecturaydiseno.es/
