Update your kitchen with new appliances , a dining set , dishes or lighting , such as the Quoizel Emery 1 Light Medium Pendant ( Item 367165 ).
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A s the days get lighter and longer , cobwebs around the house can sometimes start to show . Spring is often when we realise that it ’ s time to give our living space a little bit of love .
With us all spending more time in our homes lately , it ’ s no surprise that planning applications in the second half of 2020 were more than 20 % higher than over the same period in 2019 , according to construction analysts Barbour ABI .
With any home improvement project , deciding what to get and where to get it can feel overwhelming . It can be hard to know where to find top-quality products at a good price when there are so many choices . Costco is here to help .
Freshen up your living space In your living area , simple changes can make a big difference , especially if you ’ re not up for a large-scale project or you ’ re on a budget . Upgrades of furniture , bedding , rugs and lighting are easy ways to transform a room with minimal effort .
“ Try not to choose something for your home based on a trend , because they come and go , and we don ’ t decorate our houses every season , contrary to what some design magazines may tell you ,” says London-based interior designer Shani Binstock . “ If you love it now , you ’ ll love it for years to come ; don ’ t worry that it may go ‘ out of fashion ’.”
Rugs can add colour or texture to a space and can eventually be replaced without too much fuss . They are also a great way to create separate zones , especially if an area is openplan , according to Binstock . In a lounge area , the ideal rug should sit underneath the front legs of every seat .
Perhaps the easiest way to update a lounge , family room or even garden sitting
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