Labor Day weekend is one of the best times to invest in the home pieces that make a space feel instantly more polished. Right now, every style and design element Nate Berkus says to lean in to for 2026 is on sale.
The celebrity designer has long made the case for decorating with pieces you’ll love for years, rather than chasing every passing home trend. Below, discover a beautiful mirror that brightens a room, layered lighting that creates a warmer glow, a well-made sofa, a timeless wool rug, and tabletop accents that make even a casual dinner feel special.
Refresh your home with new investment pieces inspired by Nate’s advice. From vintage finds to one tabletop essential he swears instantly elevates any gathering, the interior designer is sharing exactly what’s worth buying now—and what to skip.
“My whole thing around spring is not bringing anything new in,” he told E! “It’s getting everything out. I cannot believe that our little family of four can gather and keep and hang on to so much over one season. So for me, it’s all about refining, editing, donating, cleaning, and organizing.”