Is it better to choose the bathroom tiles you adore right now or opt for a classic option? Let's see!
Ah, this is a difficult one. First of all, how much do you love them? Do you REALLY love them or have you seen them looking good in someone else’s bathroom? Are they a trend? The problem with trends is that they hit social media like a cannonball, but before you know it, everyone has them, they’re all over Instagram and you’re wishing that you hadn’t got them as a new cannon ball has now hit and you wished you’d caught that one instead. Sigh. Tiles are not cheap. They also require skill to install which means that unless this task is within your skill set, you’ll be paying someone to do it for you. They are part of the foundation of your home and they won't be going anywhere for a while so you want to get it right. Mood board your bathroom and see if you keep coming back to the same ones. If you do, then the likelihood is they are right for the space.
Q9: Where to begin with an empty living room? Do I buy a sofa first or paint the walls?
Neither. You need to mood board it and plan it out. Head to Pinterest to work out what you like and then put it all together on a canvas sheet. Once you’ve decided, you can then move forward with your room styling.
However, if you see your dream sofa, I’d definitely buy it and then decide on the wall colour later as who would turn down their dream sofa? Regarding walls, if you have moved into a new home and you actively dislike them, I’d suggest immediately splashing the white paint on them as a neutral base whilst you decide what you’re going to do. It’s quick and effective and makes it easier for you to work out what look you’re going for as you’re not distracted by old wallpaper or paint colours. Remember that paint is just paint - it’s generally cheap and easy to change it.