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Whether you’re furnishing an entirely new home, or you’re just looking for one new addition to your collection, buying furniture is hard! The imaginative stage is fun, you put together a whole room in your mind, with perfect furnishing and gorgeous embellishments – when it comes to actually making that a reality, not so easy.
When you’re on the hunt for those dream pieces you’re desperately searching for, there are a few things you need to consider first. Follow these tips to ensure that you end up with perfect pieces that you treasure for many years to come…
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Determine Your Style
The great thing about interior design is that it is categorized! Now, if you’re adding to your home you should already have a good idea of what design category you fall into. If you’re furnishing a new space, the world is your oyster! A few very popular options include country rustic, Hamptons, classic, mid-century modern, art deco, contemporary and French provincial. Do a little research into the aesthetic specificities of these different groups to determine which feels the most like you and your co-habitants!
Breakdown Exactly What You Need
Once you know which style category you’re swimming in, it’s time to compile a list! Decide on exactly what furniture you need, with essential items like appliances, beds, sofas and chairs high up on the list. Accessories and extra design elements are a low priority, but by all means, note them down in case you come across any bargain gems here and there.
Finalize Your Budget
Your budget is essential, so now that you know just have much furniture you need, you should pin down that final number. Knowing how much money you have to work with rules out a lot of options and stores, so it’s important to establish early on in the hunt. It is not good falling in love with the most exotically luxurious bed frame if it’s way out of budget – regroup, and move on. Be sure to devote the most money to items that you want to have for a long time to come, cheaping out on essential pieces literally never goes well, so be smart about your decision making.
Understand Your Space
You need to know the precise dimensions of your space when you go furniture shopping! Furniture has to be fitting to the scale of the environment that it’s in, otherwise the entire room is going to look completely off. Take exact measurements with you for every shopping visit and every online scroll.
When in Doubt, Go Natural
If you’re feeling lost in the boundless world of interiors and furniture, stick to natural materials and tones. This will ensure that all your pieces blend together seamlessly, and with a few accessories, your home will look incredibly elegant and refined, without any effort at all! Shop for natural textiles like linen, cotton and hessian, whilst for materials you should be looking for reclaimed timber, pine and oak, as well as linen and metal accents here and there.
If you’re feeling lost about colour, there’s nothing wrong with embracing the shabby chic style! Shabby chic means unfinished surfaces and lots of white, so this is a great cheat for a stylish home without all the pain of deciding on a palette.
Ask Plenty of Questions
Be sure to ask as many questions as you have! This is where a salesperson is extremely handy, the internet can only help you out so much. Head to your nearest furniture store in Wetherill Park or greater Sydney for great service, advice and, most importantly, furniture!
