A Guide for First Home Buyers

Keeping your old Furniture?

Try mixing your old pieces with some fresh finds. Pick out some smaller items that make a house feel more like home. From fresh napery & dinnerware to pair with an old dining table, to fresh linens for your bed. Add candles, vases and other decor pieces. These little details will make your space feel like new and your old furniture refreshed.

• Creating an Art Collection: although it can take time to create a dream art collection, this doesn't mean your walls must go bare. Consider purchasing frames & filling these with posters or photos yourself, or other wall hangings to get your collection started
  
  
• Affordable Styling: One of easiest and least expensive ways to refresh the look of a room is to change the accessories. Bring in rugs, new lighting, pillows and other decor
  
  
• Separating Spaces: Need to break up a space or a cheaper way to cover hard flooring? Choose Area Rugs. These can be used as versatile pieces that add personality and texture to a room. They can break up a space into sections & are an inexpensive decorating tool

Home-styling Ideas that won't Break the Bank

Having bought your first home, your most likely on a budget when it comes to styling. It can be hard to find the right balance between buying all new furniture and decor, and trying to make your existing furniture fit. We've highlighted on some areas you can save your money.

Times you can Save
Decorating does not have to be expensive. You can refresh a room with only a handful of accessories, and it won't break the bank. For example, you're keeping your old couch as it fits perfectly in your new lounge. It's plain, but it does the job. By adding pops of colour with two decorative cushions and a contrast with a casual throw to go over the arm, you can spruce up the look of your 'old couch'. Take a look at our rugs, lighting, and decorative accesories to find the perfect combination for your home.

Try refreshing your space with new curtains. It can brighten a room and make it feel like new, by choosing a colour that compliments the walls and your existing furniture. Ready-made-curtains can save you a fortune and are easy to install.

Make the most out of your Smaller Spaces

A common question is what to do with those smaller rooms. How do you maximise the space without making the room cluttered? These rooms are often underutilised in homes, when they can easily become a home favourite! Don't be afraid to go dark with the colour palette. Yes, lighter colours make a room feel bigger, but with our tips it doesn't matter what the shade is, you can amplify light and create the illusion of space through your decor choices!

• Add mirrors: Mirrors expand horizons & amplify light. Try placing a large mirror on the adjacent wall to your biggest window in order to reflect the most light in your room!
  
  
• Be sneaky with your storage: Create a clutter free space by using hidden storage solutions. Opt for multi-use furniture to maximise space!
  
  
• Draw the eye upward: by mounting the curtain rod close to the ceiling, rather than the window frame. Sleek, floor-length curtains will create the illusion of height within your space and make a room feel bigger overall

Short on Kitchen Storage?

A common issue in new homes can be the lack of storage, especially in the Kitchen! Consider purchasing new dinnerware and kitchen appliances that can double as a key feature of your kitchen. This will remove the need to hide them away in your already crammed kitchen cupboards. Pick serveware and other kitchenware in the tones that will match your chosen colour palette. Consider a KitchenAid mixer and blender to keep on your benchtop, colourful ramekins or salt pigs, or designer bowls that could be mistaken for art.

We also offer handy kitchen organisation tools which can help you get that trendy organised kitchen.

Time to Refresh the Bedroom...

An easy and affordable way to make your bedroom feel like new, is with new linens. Treat yourself to a whole new look by updating your duvet cover, sheet set and other bedding essentials. Don't be afraid to go with something a little different and use your room as a feature, rather than in keeping with the rest of the house!

• Top of the Bed Tips: The key to a cozy and luxurious looking bed, is utilising textures, adding layers, and having balanced decorative cushions. Don't be afraid to add pops of colour with your euro pillows and throws. If you're adding colour with your accessories, then opt for a neutral duvet cover & sheet set!
• On Trend Bedding: It's hard to keep up with the trends, but we recommend focusing on the trends that stick! Such as soft looking linen fabric for that laid back comfort look, waffle duvet covers which match all your decorative accessories, and lastly, textural layering! Combine soft cottons with linens, and waffle with knit throws. Your options are endless and the results are a refreshing bedroom look!

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