Building a Collection is a journey that evolves over time rather than something completed overnight. Whether collecting antique lighting, mirrors, furniture or decorative objects, the most rewarding collections reflect personal taste rather than changing fashions. Many collectors begin with a single piece before gradually developing a focus around a particular period, maker, material or design style. Others simply acquire exceptional objects that appeal to them, allowing their collection to develop naturally. Quality should always take precedence over quantity. A carefully chosen collection of well-researched pieces will often provide greater long-term enjoyment than a larger collection assembled without direction. The greatest collections are those that tell a story about the collector as much as the objects themselves.