I'm an interior designer, and I chose furniture and decor I'd pick up from West Elm. The store carries a great variety of pillows and bedding in different materials and colors. The Dunham dining chair, made with wood and leather detailing, would be beautiful in the kitchen.

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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement As an interior designer, I've always thought of West Elm as a treasure trove of must-have pieces for the modern home . The store, which has over 100 locations in the US , specializes in sustainable, unique pieces.

And if you're going to buy something, you want to make sure it's a good investment — especially with high housing prices making furniture budgets tighter for many. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.

Have an account? Log in . I recently visited West Elm and saw lots of great finds, including high-quality furniture items and decor. Here are eight items I'd recommend getting from the store .

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