Commissioned art and other things of little intrinsic utility plus occasional trappings of status are the discriminants for some. If you don't need these things

Commissioned art and other things of little intrinsic utility plus occasional trappings of status are the discriminants for some. If you don't need these things, life is simpler and cheaper. It is nice to do things that aren't solely about advancing utility sometimes. Art is another good way to hide, transport, and increase wealth.