How to Use Designer Lighting Methods Like the Pros in Your Home

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5 Easy Tips

They’re often the last thing you consider when thinking ‘décor’: lights. You may spend hours finding the perfect sofa or the ideal piece of art to hang above the fireplace and then you simply purchase lighting as an afterthought.

Big mistake!

Using aspects of designer lighting strategies can be key to whether your home’s interior works or falls flat. Don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get it right—you can use that stunning lamp you found on the clearance sale if you like. But you MUST use it correctly.

Here’s what the pros told us to do.

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Smart Furniture Shopping

Why You Don’t Buy Cheap and How to Identify the Best Buy

Your home should be your haven away from it all. That means a soft couch to fall onto after a hectic day and some beautiful chairs to transform your room into an inviting space. But you probably feel it will cost a fortune to have the house look just the way you want it.

Is the answer then to buy cheap?

That option actually comes with a few risks, so let’s help you furnish your home the right way.

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The Role of Each Furniture Piece in the Living Room

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How to choose the perfect living room furniture piece

Professional decorators understand that every piece of furniture and every space that furniture fills, speaks to the person entering that room. Living rooms are empty canvasses that can present beautiful pieces of furniture in a way that works together with everything else.

To understand the purpose of each piece of furniture in your living room, let’s break down the various common furniture types and how they fit into your living room as a synchronised unit.

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Living Room Styles and How to Choose Your Style

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Living Room Styles: what to consider and how to choose yours

When we as interior designers view a space, certain thoughts immediately kick into gear. Even first time decorators can learn the basics of interior design with a bit of help.

If you fancy yourself as someone who has an eye for great design, you can be guided by specific elements that should accompany every good living room style.

Knowing what to consider when redesigning your living room—or designing a new one from scratch—can provide you with a step-by-step plan that will not only save you on costs, but also give you the stunning end result you wished for when you started.

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What Does Your Home Décor Say About You?

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The deeper meaning of your decor style.

Did you really pick out that new designer furniture because of the sales tag attached to it or was there ‘something else’ that attracted you to it? And the piece of art hanging on the wall: what exactly prompted you to select that for your living room’s feature wall?

Consider each décor item in your home. If you’re honest with yourself you’re bound to find a deeper meaning to them and this often relates to your personality, your personal preferences and even past experiences.

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What to know before buying from a furniture warehouse

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Before buying from a furniture warehouse read this

Investing in designer furniture is a decision that certainly pays off big in the long run. And buying from a furniture warehouse has many benefits.

If you’re new to buying ex display or warehouse furniture, there are certain steps that can ease a daunting purchase. Read on to find out helpful guidance on what to know before buying from a furniture warehouse and get your furniture buying experience right!

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