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Transforming

your new build into a home

These simple tips from Leah Stewart-Woods, Home Design Stylist in John
Lewis Edinburgh, will help you transform your new build into a home. 1.
Take Your Time

The excitement of buying a new home
hen buying a new build, moving can be overwhelming. Rushing to do every
away from the developer- room at once is a recipe for decorating
Winstalled, grey carpet and stark regret. Consider each space one at a time
white walls, can be a daunting thought. But and think about how you will use that space.
a new build is a blank canvas waiting to be Do some research into design styles - do
painted. Here are some hints and tips for you like the modern shapes and neutral
creating your masterpiece and bringing tones of contemporary minimalism, or are
individuality into your new home: you a multi-coloured maximalist?

2.

Consider The Space

Bigger is not always better when it comes
to furniture choice. Look at the dimensions
of your room and think about being able
to move freely around your furniture. That
huge corner sofa that you’ve been eyeing
up may turn your living room into a daily
obstacle course. Would a 3-seater and an
armchair work better for the space?

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