Music....music...instruments if you play...music. It is good for the soul, for sure.

While others like cast iron cookware, I swear by my stainless steel Belgique cookware. It isn't extremely expensive (though still over $100 for a set) as far as stainless steel goes, but I love it.

+1 on the comfy places to sit and read, listen to music... What about bike storage/place to clean/work on it? I am still working on this myself as my bike lives in the living room.