Starting From Zero: The Only 12 Home Items Nick Lewis Would Buy Again
Fellow Canadian design expert Nick Lewis recently posed a compelling question: if you lost everything tomorrow, what would you immediately buy back? This “reset” mindset is the ultimate filter for quality. In a world of disposable decor, these twelve items survived the test of utility and style. From Vancouver based artisans to Italian engineering, here are the essentials that define a curated home.
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Statement Furniture and “Invisible” Tech
A home should be anchored by pieces that feel solid and serve multiple purposes without cluttering the visual field.
- Eternity Modern Coffee Table: Specifically the honed Kolkata Viola marble plinth. Its heavy and seamless design provides a natural focal point while staying subtle enough for modern living rooms (02:22).
- The Samsung Frame TV: The goal is to eliminate the “big black box” when the television is off. Unless you have a custom cabinet to hide a standard screen, the Frame remains the gold standard for blending technology into decor (04:58).
- Sunday’s Furniture Cloud Bed: For small space living, the lift mechanism for under bed storage is a game changer. It offers massive real estate for organization without the clunky look of sliding drawers (15:26).
The Morning Ritual: Espresso and Precision
For those who treat coffee as a craft rather than a chore, two specific investments stand out for their longevity and aesthetic appeal.
- Rocket Espresso Machines: These Milanese machines are hefty and professional. They offer an old school Italian vibe that justifies the counter space and the price point (06:33).
- Stag Electric Kettle: Beyond its sleek black and walnut design, the precision temp (13:07).
The Culinary Power Players
When it comes to the kitchen, the advice is simple: buy the best version once so you never have to buy it again.
- Le Creuset Cast Iron: While porcelain dishes are interchangeable, a genuine cast iron Dutch oven is a lifelong tool. The weight and heat distribution are unmatched for serious cooking (07:36).
- Vitamix A2500: There is a reason professional kitchens rely on these. From signature green smoothies to homemade nut butters, its power and durability far outshine standard blenders (10:33).
- Fable Dinnerware: Based in Vancouver, this brand offers high quality at an accessible price. Their speckled white base set and break resistant Japanese glassware are staples for daily use (09:03).
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