No Regrets: The Best Things We've Ever Bought for Our Homes

Whether you live in a shoebox condo or a massive grand estate, there must be something you’re coveting for your home. From comfy sectionals to portable dishwashers, our editors share their favourite purchases they’ve ever bought for their homes – perhaps their answers will inspire you!

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Little Lunches

“When my daughter started eating solids and I was preparing and packing food and snacks daily, I invested in a range of Tupperware that included super tiny boxes. They’re perfect portion sizes for babies and toddlers, but they’ve also been super handy for storing that last bit of salad dressing or extra garnishes.” – Mia S., digital strategist, HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada

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Going Green

“I live in a one-bedroom condo and given the interminable length of Canadian winters, my husband and I bought a beautiful multi-tiered indoor garden stand to brighten up those darker months. It’s in front of our floor-to-ceiling balcony window and is filled with a variety of houseplants and succulents.” – Laura G., assistant editor, HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada

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Comfy Couch

“Moving from a shoebox condo to a rowhouse also meant graduating from a little loveseat to a normal-person sized couch! We purchased the biggest one we could find: a super cushiony grey sectional from Article. The honeymoon phase hasn’t waned. I’m still in love with it and I will never take its comfort for granted.” – Brittany D., editor, Food Network Canada

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Radical Rug

“Going from student living to an apartment where I could actually have nice things, my first major purchase was a high-pile ivory shag rug. It makes my living room that much cozier and has been the backdrop for many photos (from product shots to nailfies).” – Lydia H., producer, Food Network Canada

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Totally Tech

“Thanks to a promo at Costco, we got the latest Apple TV. Instead of connecting a laptop, PC or a gaming system to our main TV, we can stream almost anything. No more watching movie trailers on a small screen! Zero regrets on that purchase.” – Melissa G., editorial assistant, Food Network Canada

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Dazzling Dishwasher

“As an apartment dweller, my place didn’t come with a dishwasher and there’s no hookup. Last year I splurged on a portable dishwasher and never looked back. Besides doing an incredible job at cleaning, just having a place to set a dirty plate has helped free up precious countertop real estate.” – Jenny P., digital strategist, Slice and History

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Daydreamin’ Doggo

“Nothing I’ve bought for my home has brought me as much joy as this dog bed has brought to my senior beagle. Clark Kent is 14 (read: a hundred in dog years) and hasn’t been able to jump up on furniture for a while – so we got him doggie beds for every room so he could chill with the humans in comfort.” – Chloe T., editor, Slice

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Amazing Art

“I really love how my wall art enhances my space. I ordered two complimenting floral prints from Desenio and placed them in white frames side by side. They were inexpensive, but added the right amount of class and sophistication I was looking for for my space.” – Tracey M., producer, Slice

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Bubbly Bevs

“I’ve bought some awesome items for my home over the years, but the one item I absolutely adore is my SodaStream. For some strange reason, I don’t like drinking flat water. It makes me feel bloated and quite frankly, nauseated (I know, it’s weird). But, carbonated water is great. I discovered SodaStream during my first pregnancy when I was already feeling queasy on a regular basis. Making carbonated water anytime I wanted was truly a lifesaver. Place your fruit of choice in it – it’s delicious!” – Heather M., producer, History

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Sharp Skills

“My knife set. I opted to splurge on a nice knife set and I’m never going back. Having the correct knife for every situation has made me (and my fingers) very happy. It’s one of those things that you didn’t realize you needed until you have it.” – Wylder R., social strategist, HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada

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Majestic Mixer

“As an avid baker, a KitchenAid mixer is a staple in my kitchen. From savoury things like pizza dough and bread to sweet treats like cookies, cakes and more – this tool is key in any active kitchen.” – Sabrina S., community manager, HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada

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Perfect Paint

“I painted my condo about five years ago and I splurged on Farrow & Ball (the fancy paint) and a professional painter. It cost about $800 at the time, but my walls still look amazing. Totally worth it.” –
Renee S., manager, digital lifestyle