Your Home Your Way
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4 THE BRANDON SUN • YOUR HOME YOUR WAY • THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022 Do you want to refresh a room in your home? If so, consider buying new furni- ture. Here are a few tips for choosing the right pieces for your space. PREPARE Start by choosing a style of furniture like Scandinavian, contemporary or farmhouse. Then, pick out upholstery and other features that com- plement the room. Finally, set a budget to narrow down your options. CONFIGURE To ensure you choose fur- niture that's the right size for your space, measure both the furniture and room. Use graph paper to draw the room, and then cut out scale models of the furniture to test out different configurations. Alternatively, you can purchase an interior design app or software to create a three-dimensional replica of your space, and use it to ex- periment with different lay- outs. If you need profession- al help to create the room of your dreams, look for an in- terior designer or decorator in your area. What you should do before buying new furniture Four ways to update your flooring Restoring or replacing flooring is a great way to re- fresh your home's look. Here are four ways you can update your floors. 1. REFINISH IT If your floor looks a little worse for wear, refinishing it is an affordable solution. De- pending on its condition, you may need to sand, varnish, stain or repair cracks to make the floor look new again. 2. PAINT IT You can paint over most types of flooring. For example, wood flooring is particularly easy to paint. Just make sure you choose a suitable product for the type of surface and lev- el of traffic in the room. 3. REPLACE IT If your floor is beyond re- pair, replacing it may be your only option. However, make sure you choose a suitable floor type. For example, if you need to update your bathroom floor, choose a waterproof material like ceramic. Additionally, if you have pets, you may want to opt for a scratch-resistant flooring ma terial like vinyl. 4. DECORATE IT If your floor is in good con- dition, simply adding a rug or two can instantly transform your space. Choose a rug that's the right size, style and colour for the room. If you don't have any expe- rience repairing or installing flooring, hire a professional. Our innovative and professional design team can help you create cabinetry or countertop solutions for any part of your home. Let us show you how easy it is to create your dream home!