71 Things You Need in Your Home

Fuck AI. One thing algorithms still can’t do: try out that bed. Once done IRL in department stores and now done online from your sofa (one you probably hate), shopping for home items is a tedious task. With so many competitor retailers, niche categories, and emerging DTC brands, where do you start? What brands are really worth it? That’s where we come in. We spent the past year sleeping on mattresses, grilling on BBQs, fluffing pillows, and drinking (plenty of) alcohol from all types of glasses to find the best of the best for you. This isn’t a computer-generated list. This is a list of the 71 things we actually tried, truly loved, and offered permanent spots in our homes. Everything you’ll find below was released in the past year by some of our favorite brands. And each item has been vetted and tested by real humans, so you can feel like you know what you’re getting before it ever arrives at your doorstep. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Esquire Home Awards, 2023]( [The Esquire Home Awards, 2023]( Fuck AI. One thing algorithms still can’t do: try out that bed. Once done IRL in department stores and now done online from your sofa (one you probably hate), shopping for home items is a tedious task. With so many competitor retailers, niche categories, and emerging DTC brands, where do you start? What brands are really worth it? That’s where we come in. We spent the past year sleeping on mattresses, grilling on BBQs, fluffing pillows, and drinking (plenty of) alcohol from all types of glasses to find the best of the best for you. This isn’t a computer-generated list. This is a list of the 71 things we actually tried, truly loved, and offered permanent spots in our homes. Everything you’ll find below was released in the past year by some of our favorite brands. 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