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DECOR
   Initiative
                                                                                                                               Accent chairs                                   Television stand
                                                                                                                               Accent chairs are not just additional seating; they can   Regardless of the situation, every home needs a television stand for the
                                                                                                                               elevate the style of any room. Choose a statement piece   television, home theatre, television cable decoder, stereo systems, speakers,
                                                                                                                               that adds character and flair to the living space. Accent   and similar items. There are different types of television stands that suit
                                                                                                                               chairs can bring the room together and add a personal   different rooms and positions.
                                                                                                                               touch, whether a bold colour, a distinctive design, or a
                                                                                                                               cosy reading chair.                             Lounge chairs
                                                                                                                                                                               Lounge chairs are specially designed to meet our leisurely needs whenever we
                                                                                                                               Ottomans                                        would like to take a little break. They are built to guarantee comfort and allow
                                                                                                                               We all know the famous Ottoman. We have probably seen   us to lie down with ease and relax either in outdoor spaces or next to the
                                                                                                                               it in every house we visited. This multi-functionally piece   swimming pool.
                                                                                                                               of furniture makes it a must-have. Aside from being a
                                                                                                                               classy addition to a living room, an Ottoman can also be   Floating desks
                                                                                                                               used as a footstool, extra seating, coffee table, bed bench   Floating desks are incredible space savers. They can be placed anywhere in the
                                                                                                                               and almost anything one can come up with.       house or home office workspace. Besides their multipurpose use, they look
                                                                                                                                                                               great, making them a perfect choice at all times.
                                                                                                                               Functional dining set
                                                                                                                               A well-chosen dining set can transform the dining room   Floating shelves
                                                                                                                               into a hub for family meals and entertaining guests.   Whether one has a number of books to organise neatly on a higher surface or
                                                                                                                               Look for a sturdy dining table and comfortable chairs   small kitchen items to display, floating shelves are just the answer. They are
       MUST HAVE HOME                                                                                                          quality materials, whether classic wood or modern glass,   Console tables
                                                                                                                                                                               also excellent for displaying pot plants anywhere in the home and patio.
                                                                                                                               that match your style and fit the available space. Choose
                                                                                                                               as long as they are functional and look appealing.
       FURNITURE                                                                                                                                                               or living room. Place a pot plant, lamp, or family photos on them to create a
                                                                                                                                                                               These narrow tables can add a unique elegance to the entrance hall, study,
                                                                                                                                                                               great and welcoming display.


                                                                                                                                                                               Bench tables
       S S   etting up a new home is an incredibly exciting   Under bed storage                                                                                                These tables are not only for picnics
                                                                                                                                                                               anymore! Introduce stylish wooden tables
                                                                                                                                                                               in the kitchen and patio and make family
             time, and it can be tempting to race out and buy
                                                       Under-bed drawers look small, but they are a great storage space for extra
                                                       bedding, cushions, blankets, and throws. They are also excellent storage
             everything at once.
                                                                                                                                                                               especially the kids.
                                                       spaces in kids’ bedrooms for toys, shoes, winter clothes, and boots.                                                    gatherings more fun for the family,
        Slow down for a while and tell yourself to buy things you
        really like, must have, and are within your set budget   Corner sofas                                                                                                  Large mirrors
        limit. A good idea is to start by looking through a few   For a living room that won’t look too conservative, consider adding corner                                   A large mirror in an entrance
        interior magazines to identify a look you like, as this can   sofas. Although very popular and widely seen, corner sofas are modern                                    hall, living room, or bedroom
        serve as a handy guide.                        furniture that never goes out of style. They add a touch of cosiness,                                                   is more than just a decorative
                                                       look beautiful,                                                                                                         item or a piece used to see your
        The interior design process begins with that one big item:  and are extremely                                                                                          reflection. It will also make a
                                                       comfortable.                                                                                                            small room feel bigger and brighter
        Bedroom bliss with a quality mattress and                                                                                                                              and should be an integral
        bed frame                                                                                                                                                              part of every home.
        The bedroom is a person’s sanctuary, and having a
        good mattress and bed frame is crucial for a restful
        night’s sleep. Consider what you like, whether a
        firm or soft mattress and choose a bed frame that
        matches your bedroom style. A comfortable and
        aesthetically pleasing bedroom contributes to
        better sleep and overall well-being.


        Bedside tables
        One may not realise the importance of a bedside
        table until, one morning; you reach out for your
        cell phone only to find it on the other side of
        the bed. A bedside table or bedside tables give
        a sense of balance to a bedroom and are a great
        place to store the things one needs to use right
        before falling asleep or first thing in the morning.



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