Jenna Lyons Has This Item in "Almost Every Room" of Her Home

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Shop & Tell features thoughtfully curated home finds from House Beautiful editors. Every week we'll take you inside our carts and dish on what we're buying—and why you should be reaching for your wallet too.

Interior designers create the most incredible spaces for their clients (some of our favorites include this equestrian-inspired home in Florida, a historic brownstone in Brooklyn, and a modern abode in Los Angeles). And while it's inspiring to see how they bring someone's vision to life, we're also curious about how they themselves live. What's in their homes? How do they design their backyards? Pondering aside, we went straight to the source and asked several designers one simple question: what's the one item people always ask you about, or love, in your home?

After all, there's no better feeling than when a friend or guest compliments your vintage credenza or a marble side table, which you spent weeks searching for. (Plus, this kind of confirms that your taste is truly impeccable.) Since we don't gatekeep at House Beautiful, ahead we shared the responses from 11 designers on the pieces they get the most compliments on in their homes. We even went one step further to ensure you leave here feeling satisfied with their answers by providing their exact items to shop. If any of the pieces speak to you, add them to cart and then into your own space, so you can get that designer-approved touch.

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Headlands Rattan Bell Pendant

"People always seem to love the rattan pendant hanging over my dining table; it’s a lovely natural material that contributes warmth and texture to my home and it casts such a soft glow in the evenings."

—Susan Galvani, Spruce Interior

30" Taper Candles by Creative Candles

"I have a crazy candle obsession and you’ll find 30-inch tapers in almost every room in my home. They are these insanely chic candles that add a touch of elegance and drama. Recently I collaborated with Dumais Made, and we reimagined their pomegranate object by crafting it into the perfect candle holder for these babies, adding a new beautiful element."

—Jenna Lyons, designer

Lindy Slipcovered Dining Chair

"These slipcovered dining pieces fit so perfectly in the sunroom of my home, The Madison. They are tailored yet playful and have a grown-up casual vibe. Whether it’s in a solid linen or one of the three printed patterns we developed for the collection; each piece is versatile and has a restrained, classic elegance."

—Jean Stoffer, Jean Stoffer Design

Orbiter II Task Table Lamp

"I constantly receive questions about one particular item from one of my earlier projects—the table lamps! In many bedrooms of traditional homes, the bed is situated between windows. This table lamp works so well in that scenario because it's light and airy, doesn't obscure the window, yet still makes a design statement. It's transitional, so it would work for both modern and traditional rooms. I adore them, and the questions about them never seem to cease."

—Dana Arazi-Levine, Arazi Levine Design

Jute Runner

"I recently installed a jute runner with a pretty floral pattern on our stairs leading to our basement. It’s a challenging space because the stairs are open to the main living area and so they needed some visual interest that tied in with the rest of the space. I found a vendor on Etsy who custom-made the runner to my specifications. When I posted the runner on Instagram, we got so many DM’s asking where we purchased it from. Not surprisingly, I saw the same rug on a well known e-commerce home decor site: the 2x3' area rug was the same cost as my 19’ runner."

—Anna Kroesser, Kroesser & Strat Design

Clayhill Coffee Table

"One of the questions I’m often asked about my home revolves around the origin of my coffee table. It’s been with us since we purchased our first home in Los Angeles in 2015. It moved to Austin with us in 2020, and we still love it just as much. Its distinctive charm holds a special significance for me, and I plan to treasure it for years to come. While it’s now sold out, Arhaus offers a comparable option that imbues the same inviting warmth and organic charm."

—Audrey Scheck, Audrey Scheck Design

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"In my home, the hallway leading to my bedroom exudes a dark and moody ambiance, perfectly anchored by the Palm Pendant from my friend Peter Staples and his company, Blue Green Works. Its subtle 1970s vibe never fails to captivate everyone who visits."

—Josh Greene, Josh Greene Design

Limited Edition Print “Black Antoinette”

"Whenever friends and family come over they ask about our Olaf Hayek framed mixed media artwork from his 'Black Antoinette' series. We discovered Olaf Hayek's work at an art fair in Johannesburg, South Africa, and it was love at first sight. His mixed media pieces and limited edition prints are full of texture, color, depth, and are impossibly intriguing. It is the first thing everyone asks about when they come to our home for the first time. It is a great conversation starter in addition to a beautiful piece of art. You can find a similar piece as a limited-edition print from the same series here."

—Laura Hur, Lorla Studio

ANDREAS PEDESTAL TABLE

"People always comment on the styled vignettes tucked in corners of my home. I love making an unexpected moment out of special pieces and incorporating modern pieces with my vintage collection. There is a great pedestal table in my new furniture line, AK Collective, that makes a vignette so easy, especially paired with the shorter side table version so you have multiple levels. I recently used it to add height and architecture to a corner of a dining room and love the plaster finish that adds a stunning texture to the space."

—Alexandra Killion, Alexandra Killion Interiors

Khloe Glass Pendant

"When people come into my home or see photos online, I get asked all the time about my overhead lighting. While some of the lighting I have is vintage, my overhead kitchen pendant from Ballard Designs is a new piece that still has that vintage feel."

—Natalie Papier, Home Ec.

Carbonator 3 - Stainless Steel

"We love the Aarke Carbonator and are often asked if it's built into the space because of the sleekness of the design. It's a well-crafted statement piece that is great to leave on display but easily tucks away; it lives on my counter 100 percent of the time, right next to the kettle. There's also a level of convenience as they have a CO2 exchange service..."

—Kate Smith, k.smith | x

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