Shopping for your home, especially when renovating, can start to feel overwhelmingly materialistic. We are bombarded with choices but the reality is most of us don’t want to engage in mindless consumption. The skill of interior design lies in curating a home with intention: selecting pieces that add character, depth, and personal resonance, rather than simply filling space. Often, the most satisfying purchases come from looking for something specific and taking your time to find it. Mixing high and low, new and old, smooth and rough creates contrast and tension, which gives a room its character.