10 Decor Items That Scream 'I'm A Real-Life Grown Up'

There are certain things in life that make you feel like a real adult — like using cloth napkins at a dinner party, or having a full set of kitchen knives. Here are the 10 decor pieces that will make it appear as though you’re a grown-up, even if you don’t really feel like one at all:

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1. A dining room table

We all know the best parties take place in the kitchen, but it’s not a bad idea to invest in a well-made dining room table. Who knows — you might get asked to host Christmas dinner this year, which would be very grown-up indeed.

This article was originally published in September 2016 and updated in August 2017.