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Turboost45 t1_je95bpf wrote

I would say this can help if you are an impulsive buyer by nature.

But if you're not, sometimes it feels nice to treat yourself with an impulsive purchase. I tend to be in this case.

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LifelessLewis t1_je95k9i wrote

There's also a difference between clutter and decoration

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CkPerena t1_je96r0z wrote

Whenever i buy something, i imagine where I would place it in my room first before getting it.

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PatatietPatata t1_je9882e wrote

For bigger pieces of decor or furniture I've heard about the "technique" of having to imagine it in three different rooms/places before committing to it.

It won't work for everything and everyone (1 room studio appartement or something extra specific like a toilet paper holder) of course, but it can inform some decisions like getting that rug that would work both in the living room and bedroom and not the one that can only work in one place ever.

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RavenDarkholme084 t1_je9gfqe wrote

Currently debating buying a captain America shield. A prop level $600 captain America shield that looks stunning

But then I realize I don’t need it

But it looks beautiful

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Skyblacker t1_jec643y wrote

Con: It's a lot of money. Can you afford it?

Pro: It's pretty.

Pro: You can hang it on wall? (Be sure to use a good mount and stud finder for something that heavy) So it shouldn't take up much space.

Will it make you happy when you see it every day? Imagine moving out of your current home in a few years. Does the shield come with you? Does it give beauty to subsequent homes?

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