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True style extends beyond what you put on your back. You can have a closet full of the season's must-haves and a storage unit's worth of hard-to-find grails, but if your home is a dump, any allusions to good taste are quickly called into question. But, if you look around your crib and don't like what you see, take note: You don't necessarily need to splurge on a new couch or an updated TV to inject some style into where you live. A few well-placed smaller items will work wonders to show off how sophisticated you really are. Take these selections as the first steps toward your new home; a little bit goes a long way.
Limited Edition Michael Jordan Print
Time to dump the tattered Bulls poster and take down your LeBron Fathead. You’re a grown man, and the art on your walls should reflect that. One way to elevate your style without sacrificing your love of the game? These limited edition, framed prints by photographer Walter Iooss are an upscale way to honor your personal heroes. Choose between Jordan, Walt Frazier, or tennis legend Bjorn Borg, or splurge on all three.
Framed Michael Jordan 16" X 20" "Rare Air" Giclée Print, $300. Available at mrporter.com.
Boskke Planter
One easy fix to give any room some new life? A plant that shows you’ve got taste and can take care of a living thing. We’ll help you out a little with the latter; this Boskke planter features self-watering SloFlo technology, meaning you can, essentially, set it and forget it. Because when you’re focused on classing up the joint, who has time to remember to feed your fern?
Boskke Triple Cube Planter, $60. Buy It Now.
A.P.C. Candle
You already trust A.P.C. to keep you laced in the best basics every season, from T-shirts that fit perfectly, to Kanye-approved denim. So why not let them help make sure your home smells fresh, too? This candle smells like incense—or encens in French. Burn one down to set the mood all summer long.
A.P.C. scented candle, $50. Available at apc.fr.
Beats Pill+
Don’t mess with a good thing. By now, you’ve probably either purchased or at least tried on a pair of Beats headphones. This Pill+ portable speaker guarantees the same quality sound to fill your space, so your guests can get in on the fun, too.
Beats Pill+, $229.95. Buy It Now.
Master & Dynamic Headphones
And then there are times when you just want to the music all to yourself. These Bluetooth-enabled headphones connect to your existing speaker system, and are trimmed in ultra-luxe premium leather. They’re perfect for keeping your own private party going while your roommates sleep, or for those times when you just want to tune in, lay back on your couch, and zone the f out.
Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Over Ear Headphones, $549. Buy It Now.
Modern Anthology Lamp
This lamp from Modern Anthology has all the feeling of a Brooklyn loft, without the almost-highest-in-the-country price tag. It’s all about minimalism, from material to form to function. Modern Anthology takes hard-working sidewalk concrete and turns it into a simplistic design wouldn't look out of place in the homes of Rick Owens or Kanye West. And the uncovered bulb allows the light to be the natural showcase. Shine on.
Modern Anthology Concrete Architectural Lamp, $65. Available at modernanthology.com.