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A big empty space can feel pretty daunting, particularly when you don’t have any furniture to fill it yet! Whether you’re moving into your first home or you’ve got a more compact apartment on your hands, it can take a really long time to figure out just how to go about your home. What with all the picture-perfect glossy inspo spamming our news feeds, it can get really stressful when you start to chase aesthetic homewares perfectionism. Slow down, don’t stress, here’s your guide to buying the right furniture for your home…

Allocate your budget

You’ll need to get specific with crunching those numbers before you even think about falling in love with any furniture online. If you’ve got a lot of rooms to furnish, you’ll most likely be making a pretty big investment in your homewares, so it’s time to get specific. Divide up your finances between rooms and be sure to prioritise your most essential items – which will be core items such as bed frames, mattresses, sofas, tables, chairs and high priority appliances.

Look at your space

It’s very important to understand the space that you’re actually filling! It’s no good pouring over pictures in magazines or online with lavish rooms and ornate features and trying to transform your basic apartment space into a mansion. Instead, you should look away from the screen and at the rooms that you’re dealing with. Search for any original features that you can showcase, measure the dimensions so that you can buy your furniture to scale and start planning floorplans around your measurements.

Start with your centrepieces

Centrepieces are basically the functional focus of the room, so they should be the first pieces that you begin to invest in. Prioritise getting these early so that you can begin to establish rough floorplans and the loose flow of your home. Once you’ve spent the lion’s share of the budget one these core items, you’ll have a great idea of how much you have to spend on décor, accessories and other add on pieces that aren’t all that necessary but wow do they look good.

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Stick to a theme

It can be really difficult to figure out a theme or style for your home, especially when you’ve selected furniture that doesn’t necessarily conform to one specific design category. Try to opt for a style that sticks to the general vibe that you like in your home. Love a cool, clean and calm atmosphere? Minimalist or contemporary aesthetics are great for a modern home however you can always opt for classic or shabby chic if you like slightly more character. Maybe you like a comfy, cosy feeling in your household? Rustic, country and bohemian decor will look fantastic.

Do your research

The most important thing is to thoroughly research the furniture that you’re interested in! Something can look completely fabulous online, however, without digging into the product specifications and reviews, there’s really no way to know for sure until it arrives at your door. Avoid nasty surprises, disappointments and potential accidents on low-quality furniture by doing your research! Look into product specifications, measurements, reviews and do some Googling to see if you can find the piece in question featured in any blog posts or forums for some more in-depth information.

Follow these tips and you’ll end up with a perfectly styled, harmonious home! Ready to get started? Explore furniture stores in Sydney to scout some amazing pieces and benefit from a little professional advice. Well, what are you waiting for? Your dream home awaits!