Price issue
The purchase price is the first thing we will pay attention to. Despite the apparent complexity of the task, the solution would be inexpensive furniture from the manufacturer. No other option will be cheaper, since only in this case the price of the product includes a minimum of overhead costs.
We don’t need any particular accuracy of costs yet; the specific cost of future purchases will become clear later. First you need to get a general impression of the cost of different types of furniture. At the same time, we are also solving another important task - we are studying what the market can offer us in the exact price category that suits us at the moment.
Why is it important to get rid of old things in your apartment?
Often, when moving into a new home, the owners do not immediately manage to make repairs to it. To begin with, it is imperative and with a light heart to get rid of all the unnecessary things that simply clutter up the space and do not allow energy to circulate at full strength.
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There is no need to keep antiques like the apple of your eye, just out of respect for them. It is easier to transfer them to a museum or private collections.
Some people like old things and furniture, but for many they cause depression. In order to cope with it, it is strongly recommended, in the absence of another option for the development of events, to rearrange the house.
How to add comfort to an apartment
How much furniture do you need?
Let us agree that functionality for furniture is the most important quality. Moreover, by functionality we need to understand not only the best suitability for the tasks performed, but also the dimensions that allow you to organize the space in the apartment in the best possible way.
Let us determine the general need for furniture quite simply - we speculatively compare the area of the home that is proposed to be equipped and the expected number of people who will live in the house or visit it for a period sufficient for the need to use a piece of furniture to become necessary (desirable).
A simple trick can help your imagination.
Draw or copy from your passport a drawing - a plan of the apartment to scale. From a sheet of thick paper, on the same scale, cut out rectangles with dimensions corresponding to the dimensions (i.e., maximum dimensions) of all furnishings.
By moving these models on the drawing, you can create various arrangement options, and subsequently the furniture is guaranteed to fit exactly where you need it. You can easily find out the sizes or select them in catalogs.
Basics of arrangement according to Feng Shui
If you correctly differentiate energy flows, you can get the maximum benefit from them. To do this, use the rules of Feng Shui. The entire room is cleared of unnecessary rubbish. Items that have not been used for more than a year are thrown into the trash. They clutter up space, free and energetic. They wash all surfaces, tighten the unscrewed bolts, glue up the torn wallpaper, and sew up the curtains. The house must be in complete order. You shouldn’t run it until it’s in a state of global cleaning. You can fix all breakdowns immediately after they appear. This will maintain a favorable environment.
On a note!
Removed trash leaves behind negative energy. The rooms need to be cleansed on a spiritual level. Each corner is fumigated with incense and sprinkled with salt water. This is how everything negative is removed.
In many apartments the bathroom is located near the front door. Life energy enters the home, its properties are drawn to the water and leaves it through the drain pipes. Loss can be avoided. The door to the toilet must always be closed. Just like the toilet lid. Opposite the bathroom door is a mirror. It reflects energy, directing it around the house.
Basic nuances of Feng Shui:
- A bad view from the window can reduce the energy of an apartment. This is relevant for those who live near garages, garbage cans, and construction sites. To close the flow of negativity, figures of a heavenly lion or three warriors are placed on the windowsills. They are directed to face the window. Thick curtains are hung.
- The hallway is kept in order and clean. They favor the flow of Qi energy into the house. The gaps in the doors are eliminated. They are washed from dirt. Outerwear is reviewed, old ones are thrown away, new ones are cleaned and washed.
- The central part of the home is accented with crystal vases. You can use a carpet. This is how the Qi energy located in other zones is attracted to the center.
- In the kitchen there is a clash of two strong elements - fire and water. You can eliminate conflict between them by installing the sink and stove separately from each other. If this is not possible, then a tree is placed between them. It will ensure a harmonious transition.
- The sleeping place is arranged on the bed. A folding sofa is not the best option. If there is no other option, then you should always clean the bed. Strangers should not be allowed into the sleeping bed.
Our ancestors believed that this would cause quarrels between spouses.
What furniture to buy
With all the variety of types and types of products, furniture performs only one function - it creates comfort, although in several directions:
- comfort of sleep and rest (beds, upholstered furniture);
- convenience of reading, writing, eating, other work or entertainment (chairs and tables);
- a protected place for storing clothing and household items (dressers, cabinets, etc.)
Within the framework of this list, it is worth considering the options.
First of all, we pay attention to environmental friendliness. From this point of view, furniture made from natural wood is beyond competition. In addition, it is reliable and durable.
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The disadvantage is the relatively high cost, which can make you think twice if you need to purchase not one or two items, but furnishings for a new apartment (house).
A combination option may be the solution. Where the environment is especially important (children's rooms, bedrooms), savings are inappropriate. But for the hallway or vestibule, you can buy furniture made of chipboard or OSB.
Of course, in any case, furniture made from artificial furniture sheets should be purchased only if there is a certificate guaranteeing its compliance with sanitary standards.
How to properly furnish the interior of an apartment
The interior and comfort in the apartment are directly related. If the interior is created by the owner of the apartment, and he continues to live in it, then it is clear that he creates it according to his own requirements and wishes. Coziness and comfort in an apartment are interconnected concepts for many. But at the same time, a lot depends on the style of the interior. Some people like classic style, some like high-tech interiors, and some feel comfortable in pop art. All this is individual.
For many, the interior is the main indicator
When a person moves, he immediately pays attention to the interior of the new home, especially if he does not plan to immediately make repairs. For many, the interior is the main indicator when deciding to buy an apartment. A feeling of comfort can come both in an apartment furnished in the Middle Ages and in a large studio apartment in the high-tech style.
Special furniture
In addition to the specified tasks, some elements of furniture serve as a stand or external housing for technical equipment. An example would be a kitchen sink, built-in electric or gas stove, dishwasher, etc.
Typically, such solutions are typical for furniture that furnishes special-purpose premises (kitchen, bathroom). As well as utility and auxiliary premises.
The functioning of such technological equipment usually does not depend on the quality of furniture, or depends to a small extent. But the furniture itself is subject to additional influences that, if selected incorrectly, can cause rapid wear and tear.
The solution is a thoughtful combination of the qualities of furniture and possible aggressive effects from technology. There is no particular difficulty here, since at the everyday level, each of us is fully aware of how and how built-in appliances can damage furniture. Moreover, the list is small:
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water - which means that adjacent furniture elements must be waterproof;
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oil splashes, soot - should be easy to clean, have a hard coating;
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vibration and temperature changes - reliability and strength of connections, reinforced with additional elements (metal plates and corners).
Where and how to buy furniture?
Designers often advise buying furniture as a set, that is, a ready-made furniture set. Fortunately, the relevant market will not force you to search for a long time for the option you need. The Interiora furniture showroom, with its rich assortment, will be able to satisfy the desires of even the most picky customers. The store offers products not only based on its own models, but also accepts orders from those clients who want to become the designer of their future apartment. In the salon, housewives will be able to choose the kitchen of their dreams , business people will be able to equip their workroom with a library and walls, owners of small apartments will be able to acquire wardrobes, and fashionistas will become the owners of chic dressing rooms. The optimal price in relation to the quality of the products will pleasantly surprise the buyer, and the speed of order processing will allow him to see with his own eyes the result of his dream come true in a short time.
Furniture for a living room is selected based on its practicality and convenience.
Here it is important to make a choice without haste and with a thorough examination of the offered range. Imagine, or better yet, sketch on paper exactly what items you need in the room. The main thing is to clearly understand whether you will combine your old furniture with new ones, or completely update the interior. Even before purchasing, be sure to measure the width and length of the furniture in relation to the entire area of the room. For example, if there is a niche in the room where you plan to install a sofa, then, naturally, the last attribute will need to be selected according to the size of the niche itself. The same applies to shelves, as well as TV stands.
How to arrange it correctly?
It depends on the arrangement how spacious your apartment is. Don't shy away from originality and move away from stencils. A sofa with its back to the wall is a thing of the past, especially for a spacious room. Installed in the middle, it will bring freshness to the decor and become a highlight, harmoniously zoning the space. In the living room, for example, a sofa and armchairs with a coffee table can be used to divide the room into a relaxation area and a dining area. In the work room - a work area and an area for receiving colleagues or business meetings.
To fill empty corners or save space, choose corner cabinets. These functional pieces of furniture will help create a unique style in the room and allow you to store dishes or souvenirs in them. Feel free to use the usual chest of drawers with large mirrors or pull-out cabinets , of course, not forgetting about the harmonious combination with the interior.
Don't forget about a comfortable bedroom! The bed is installed at the maximum distance from the door, and the headboard is placed against the wall; you should see those entering. Its location next to the window is not the most optimal solution, especially if you are afraid of drafts. To choose a place for a crib, decide on which side the baby’s mother will sleep. After all, she will have to get up at night and take care of the child, without disturbing dad. It’s another matter if the father of the family takes on this obligation. In any case, night movements should not interfere with sleep, and furniture should not create barriers.
