Furniture for your home falls into two broad categories: freestanding and built-in. Everything from your TV consoles to shelves and wardrobes can be custom built-in or just moveable, depending on your budget, needs, and lifestyle. So how do you decide which one is right for you?
Gumtree looks at the following pieces of furniture to help you make an informed decision:
Gumtree looks at the following pieces of furniture to help you make an informed decision:
- TV Console: The living room where the TV console is situated sets the tone and theme of the home. The console is usually considered a visual anchor due to its sheer size and location. Gumtree recommends investing in a built-in console that can be customised for any additional features.
- Storage: Storage is essential for any home as it frees up space and helps avoid clutter. It is recommended to go in for built-in storage according to the items you need to store in the various rooms. For example, storing household equipment such as cleaning supplies will need longer, more vertical storage compartments. The same goes for kitchen storage and cabinets that can be customised according to the cookware, accessories, and appliances you own.
- Kitchen island: This piece of furniture in the kitchen usually has multiple uses: it is a prep table, homework area, and much more. It is recommended to make it more versatile and multipurpose by investing in a freestanding model (with wheels) so it can be rolled in and out. You can even use it as a bar cart or workstation, depending on your requirements.
- Dining set: How about some innovation for your dining room? A built-in dining table or bench along with freestanding chic chairs might be the answer for you. But if you are a family that likes change, invest in a freestanding dining table and chairs that can be moved around for occasions.
