How to begin decorating your new home

Moving house can be a hugely exciting time, but how do you begin decorating an empty property?
When you and your partner took a train out of London to check out the new build homes in Kent or Surrey, you may have been shown around a home that had display furniture, but this is not always included in a purchase agreement. Suddenly you could be faced with a house that is loaded with potential but is - for the moment - stark and empty.

For some style-conscious individuals, this is the moment that they rub their hands together and start running around each room with ideas cascading off their lips like a waterfall - but not everyone has a passion for interior decor. It can be a challenging moment.

But do not worry if you are not immediately sure what to do; all you need is the right combination of inspiration and common sense to turn your new home into a stylish place that suits your lifestyle.

It really helps if you have a bit of time to think about your choices, as it means you can just gradually take in ideas from magazines, television shows and friends' houses over the course of several weeks or months. Keep a scrapbook or notepad full of the bits that appeal to you, whether it is a type of wallpaper or a style of sofa. If you are short of time, try and devote a day or two to checking out interior decor on the internet and any other sources you can find.

Once you have a few ideas in mind, then you can think about what sort of colours or textures will go well with those items. Before you know it, you will have half of a room planned out, from which point you should be able finish it off by using your common sense regarding the necessary items for each space, for example the less glamorous objects like washing machines and cupboards.

The key is to have a starting point. When there is nothing in front of you there is just too much choice, whereas making a few decisions early on narrows down your options - in a good way.

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What to consider when choosing a commercial property

Choosing a building for your business to operate from is arguably one of the most important considerations that a business owner can make.

In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that it is a choice that could make or break the success of a business. This article explores some important considerations that business owners should definitely be making before investing in a home for their company.

Location

The location of a business is crucial, particularly for those who are selling products from within their store.  Retailers should aim to buy property which has a large amount of foot traffic passing by.  It is commonly accepted in the retail industry that higher foot traffic leads to more customers entering a store. Buying a store in a high street surrounded by other well-known brands is normally a safe bet for increasing foot traffic.

Even for non-retail stores, location is important. It can affect how employees get to and from work and the range of candidates who are willing to work in the building. Having a building that is easily accessible via public transport is often highly desired. Investing in a property services agency is a popular way of finding the ideal location for a business.

Size

The location of a building is one of two main factors which will determine the cost of your building. The size of it is the other. Purchasing a perfectly-sized building is not easy but it could save a business so much money in rental costs, as many property owners will draw up their price based on the properties size in square metres. A property services agency will help business owners decide what sized building is necessary for their business.

Contract

Business owners should have a good read of the contract before agreeing to lease or buy a property. The length of a contract is particularly important to business owners. Business owners who commit to a two-year contract, for example, won't be able to expand or change location during this time. Those leasing a building should also take note of what changes they will be allowed to make to the property.

By investing in expert assistance from a property services agency, business owners could be far more likely to choose the perfect building for them.  

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