Big Excitement!!!! I’m moving this week! Ian and I are moving in with each other and have found a perfect little end of terrace house to start this new adventure. It is only ad from where each of us are living at the moment, which is perfect because we love the area. It is down a little cobbled road in a conservation area, its super pretty, especially for a city.

It’s by no means big, its very cosy, with the lounge, dining room and kitchen downstairs and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. There is also a cute little yard at the back with a little brick wall around it, which is just awesomes! – Think of BBQs and summer gatherings in the garden. There are even French doors to the garden from the dining room and the kitchen has a barn door to the back as well.

As this is first house either of us have lived in apart from my furnished flat I’m in at the moment and Ian’s shared furnished house we don’t really have any furniture apart from a book shelf, corner cupboard and a table my parents have given me. The house is part furnished, two beds, one mattress, dining table and chairs and one of those Kallax, square shelving units from Ikea.

I am so so so excited, it has been a very long month waiting to move in. We took photos of lots of the house so I have already decided where everything we’ve got is going to go and allocated all the kitchen cupboards. I have also clearly been doing plenty of window shopping and actual shopping on the internet! I have been searching for value for money items which I can afford or save up for over the next couple of months. And I thought I would share with you my top finds with you. Just click the name of the store to take you to their website.

IKEA

I think everyone knows about Ikea but still.. I want a chance to sing it’s  praises for a moment. There is great value for money to be found at Ikea. Their products are cheap and almost aren’t expected to last for ever and ever but they do last for almost forever sometimes. They are also great for getting home inspiration and I love the minimal, small space Swedish design coming through.

ZARA HOME

Zara home is full of beautiful pieces that can make the difference in any room. I think the bits I’ve got from them add a glimpse of luxury to my home. They are pieces that are made well with  good materials that still keep your bank balance intact, so long as you don’t buy absolutely everything you love on first sight.

H&M HOME

H&M home is almost like a slightly cheaper version of Zara home, kinda just like the clothes. Both minimalist yet exciting and classic yet on trend.  It is fantastic for bed linen, table linen and small pieces to dot around the place.

WEST ELM

West Elm are doing some fantastic pieces, exactly my style, its like everything I’ve ever wanted can be found here. Its very clean and modern on trend furniture with ‘spot on’ little touches. I am definitely going to invest in some key pieces which will follow me around in life, that I can love forever.

SWOON EDITIONS

For me, swoon editions is the slightly more on budget version of West Elm. They do great furniture pieces which will definitely last a lifetime. They have a modern style using rustic and natural materials which will fit into any home.

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Everything here is so beautiful. They own most of my Pinterest, and probably everyone else’s. It is so bohemian and pretty. They have fantastic bedding sets, rugs and kitchen ware. I could spend a fortune here, which you kind of need to, to get anything. But the quality is worth it. 

URBAN OUTFITTERS

On a similar vein, Urban outfitters is the little funkier sister to Anthropologie. Some of the items can seem a little too teenager/student bedroom for me but at the same time I also love these in small amounts. I keep finding magazine racks and record racks that I falling in love with that are now out of stock, so I’m keeping a close eye on preceding’s.

DUNELM

Dunelm is there for me when nothing else is. It has some great key pieces at good value for money. I got my tea and coffee caddies from here, (super cute white and wood ones with little chalk boards on them!) and they are great for cushions and bedding!

DECORUM

I first found this place from Samantha Marie’s YouTube channel, linked here. She got one of the wood and glass candle frames for Christmas and I instantly loved it and needed it. I went on the website and found so much more that I love! It all has a modern yet rustic vibe which I love.

NKUKU

NKuku is a fair trade homeware and gift store that I have spoken about before a plenty. This is where I got my frame from for my welcome to feature, first talked about here. They do lovely pieces to place around your home for the rustic, comfort, bohemian vibe which I adore. I need more of those frames around for sure.

PEA STYLE

I first found this brand on Instagram, their page is here, and now I follow them and love them. They have wonderful, minimal, everyday style. I love how white everything is, its classic and timeless.

I am also a HUGE advocate for antique shopping and second hand shopping as you can find some more unique pieces that are often wayy cheaper than new bought. It also give you a great excuse to upcycle and get creative!! It is also very  friendly – environmentally friendly! 🙂 yay!

Please let me know of any other places you’ve found.

TC

xoxo