Choosing Your Home Furniture

If you’re moving into a new home or redecorating an old what better way to freshen up your lifestyle than by choosing some elegant new furniture to match.

On our website we have a huge range to select from – everything from stylish Rustic Oak to sleek modern Oak, Pine and Glass.

We have furniture ranges to suit all pockets and for every room in the house – bedroom, dining, lounge, kitchen and even a wide selection of elegant garden furniture.
With such a wide range to choose from purchasing just the right home furniture can certainly be an overwhelming task so here are a few tips on matching furniture to your new home.

Setting your Budget.
First we’d recommend setting an affordable and achievable budget for your new furniture. You can divide this by rooms you are planning on refurbishing. Setting your budget early will make the search easier and pay dividends in the long run, making the process of selecting and purchasing furniture more effective.

Take the proper Measurements.
Prior to your first shopping foray you need to measure as accurately as possible the available space in each room. Furniture sets come in a huge variety of sizes – some pieces might not fit entirely in your room. Do your measuring in advance so that you do not waste too much time looking at furniture that will never fit.
Tip: Measure the rooms you wish to place new furniture and work out how best to effectively use the available space.
Economical use of space and well considered arrangement of new furniture could create an illusion of space and really brighten dining rooms and bedrooms.

Prioritise.
Draw up a list of which rooms are most important and decide what furniture you need to change to achieve your new look.
E.g. rather than change like with like on a traditional dining set and buffet hutch, why not combine with a stylish display cabinet or sleek TV Video, entertainment unit?

Choose your Style.
What kind of furniture will match the style of my new room?
The common styles include modern, rustic, country, formal or elegant. Choosing wisely will make all the difference in achieving your new look and maintaining balance in your home.

Plan for each Room.
Is cooking your passion? Do you like large family meals? Then obviously you are likely to be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Choosing just the right kitchen table is going to very important so here are some factors to take into consideration.
Again, start with budget – if this is the most important room in your home then spend as much as you can afford on your new kitchen table as you are going to use it a lot and will need it to last for a long time.

Bare in mind that having chosen to shop online with Ivy House Furniture you will be already saving hundreds of pounds – remember we are frequently up to 60% cheaper than many high street alternatives with fast free delivery – so go for the best you can afford, confident that you are getting the best value for money in the UK.

One of the most important factors to consider is table size which will ultimately depend on the size of your family or how many people you expect to be entertaining on a regular basis. Prior to purchasing, remember to make sure that there is adequate space for the table in your dining room. The last thing you want is the inconvenience of having to repackage and send the table back because you didn't take proper measurements.

The material of the table is also important, as you can choose from glass, wood, stainless steel or even different combinations of them. When choosing a table, you want to be sure that it will match the rest of the furniture in your home. Matching tables and chairs can really improve the overall look of your home so be sure to spend extra time when deciding on a set.

The same applies to all other rooms in your home. Large bedroom furniture takes up a lot of space yet it’s surprising what you can fit in if you plan ahead – visualise the room, or sketch it out and work out a plan. What’s the priority? a large wardrobe, a dressing table or chest? A kingsize bed with bedside cabinets? A mirror can add the illusion of space and is great for brightening dark rooms.

When selecting your bed go for the best you can afford. You spend nearly a third of your life in bed – make sure you are comfortable. Ivy House Furniture has a great range of top beds from manufacturers like Bentley Designs, Silentnight and Julian Bowen to choose from and represents the best value for money in the UK.