home

Finally! I've managed to find a place to stay that's nearby my workplace. Hence, the move began! I'll post some of the pictures of the new place soon after I have made it suitable for humans. Boxes everywhere, unassembled furniture in their respective rooms. Bookshelves and books all scattered around. The only place that is decent is the master bedroom. The bedroom set is in and I am starting to fill up clothes in them and making a list of stuff to buy. Faiz is being a huge help. He tinkers around. Putting up the curtains and assembling the dinning table, the make shift TV bench, assembling the bookshelf for the kitchen and all.

I've found that being a home owner (a non-sharing one, that is), is a tough job. We brainstormed on  the layout, what furniture to buy new and what can be bought second hand. What are the things we need in the kitchen, bedroom, office, store, guest room and baths. How big the furniture that we can buy so that it won't crowd the house. So, here are some tips:

1. Measure your space! - this is very important. We do not want any furniture to be too big or too small. Try to minimize purchasing bulky ones especially if you are staying in a minuscule apartment like me.
2. Always make a list of stuff you need. - This is also the opportunity for you to get rid of stuff that you don't need. Make sure you make a list of what and where to find them. A price estimation would be most helpful in helping you plan your finances.
3. Scour thrift stores, discounts shops - you will be amazed what treasures that you can unearth there. Knick-knacks like rattan baskets for your wardrobe organization, shelving for your storage.
4. Prepare adequate water for hydration - learnt this the hard way. It was scorching hot!! I got dehydrated so easily and there is not enough water. The water filter is yet to be installed!!
5. Have fun! - Its not everyday you move in a place albeit its small. Just have fun furnishing and decorating your place. Even if its not your own yet, who will know that one day, it might.

These are actually not related photos. My space is wayyyyyyyy much smaller. I am constantly on Pinterest, trying to find ideas on how to decorate my small apartment.

We had several pieces of furniture from IKEA (yeay!)

This one is the LACK coffee table. We makeshift it into a TV Bench. But, ours is in white. The living area is painted blue (to much Faiz' chagrin, he hates the colour!)

The dining table and stools are in white. I am thinking of putting decals to them. What you guys think?

Maybe something like this?

And, how about some wall art? The walls are bare and boring. Thinking of DIY-ing.

Cool, huh? Let's see if I can bully Faiz for these projects.:)