	{"id":23670,"date":"2019-03-28T13:36:52","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T02:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=23670"},"modified":"2019-03-28T13:36:52","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T02:36:52","slug":"how-to-save-and-where-to-splurge-on-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/real-estate\/how-to-save-and-where-to-splurge-on-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to save and where to splurge on your home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have recently renovated or bought your first home, then you will want to save money where you can.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s time for a new look, or furniture that makes your rental property feel like a permanent home, then you might find yourself buying a house full of furniture in one go.<\/p>\n<p>Sloane Durran, Furniture Galore\u2019s interior stylist, believes you don\u2019t need to give up on your savings plans to achieve the look you want, and offers these four tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pick a look<\/strong><br \/>\nScandinavian minimalism or rustic French provincial? Industrial chic, or old-world glamour? It\u2019s worth spending some time figuring out your preferred style, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to be bound by one era or design trend.<\/p>\n<p>Your preferred look could be a mix of the styles, just remember, the more complex you make it, the harder it will be<br \/>\nto keep the look cohesive.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have settled on a style, your purchases will be much more focused. How often will you update?<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to buying furniture, would you rather keep up with the Joneses, or keep it for life? For many of us, newer is always better.<\/p>\n<p>Our advice? Keep it simple. Opt for timeless, understated style in your furniture, then accent and update it with statement pieces and Pantone\u2019s latest colour trends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The important items<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery room of the house has its hero item. In the lounge room, that\u2019s the couch. The place where you relax and unwind after a long day.<\/p>\n<p>In the dining room, it\u2019s the table: large enough for the whole family to gather round, or for effortless entertaining and<br \/>\nsharing meals with friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Save where you can, to splurge\u00a0<\/strong><strong>where you want<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you are a saver or a splurger, there will be some areas where you want to invest a little more. In others, it\u2019s easy to get the look you want for less.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping for a new lounge you might be encouraged to spend big. Investing in quality and comfort is always a good idea, but you can buy a beautiful couch without spending a fortune.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a bed and mattress, on the other hand, it never hurts to upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Shop around for a good deal, but don\u2019t be afraid to upsize from a single to a double, or a queen to a king (unless you are seriously limited on space.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have recently renovated or bought your first home, then you will want to save money where you can. If it\u2019s time for a new look, or furniture that makes your rental property feel like a permanent home, then you might find yourself buying a house full of furniture in one go. 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