‘Yes, I will marry you,’ I told my boyfriend, with whom I had been in a 10-year relationship since college. Besides preparing for our wedding, I also take note of the home furniture for our new place in Singapore. My mother and mother-in-law said that a home could only be a place like no other if we fill our home with things we want and need.
I certainly agree, which was why I listed what I think we need and also asked my soon-to-be husband about what he wants to have. ‘Of course, a TV console for our living room in Singapore’, he exclaimed. Given that he loves to watch movies on Netflix and play PS4, a TV console should be number one on our home furniture shopping list.
Online Shopping Vs In Person
Since we are still busy preparing for our wedding, we barely have time to drop by a furniture shop to check out the home furniture pieces on our shopping list. To ease our search process, we weigh our options by assessing which furniture shop we should rely on and purchase our home furniture for our new place.
Once we have chosen which furniture store we would shop at, we use their website to choose what we want from their furniture collection and get the pieces in person. We had to book an appointment at that time due to the number of COVID-19 cases to visit their showroom and try out the home furniture of our choice ourselves.
Save Or Splurge?
With wedding planning on our plate, we were barely able to splurge on luxury furniture in Singapore. We were only able to get some for our master bedroom and a couch for our living room since these are the two places where we will rest most of the time.
We also used hand-me-down pieces from our parents. Some were still in good condition, while others needed some repairs. I told my husband we should purchase the rest after our wedding and settle things down for a while.
Keep Everything Simple
We only found out how expensive home furniture is when we started our search. Instead of opting for vivid colours, we keep everything simple. We aim to make our home look timeless, so we chose to get neutral colours. They are much easier to match in any interior design.
We purchased a grey Scottie Swivel armchair in Singapore as another seat for our living room. Even though it looks plain, the cushion is so soft. Due to how comfortable it is, it has become my husband’s favourite chair.
My Only Tip For Choosing Home Furniture As A Newlywed
Take your time and get one piece of furniture for your house at a time. There is no need to rush when constructing a house. You can acquire the home furniture you need the most and purchase the rest later.
Snow Globe has become our go-to home furniture shop in Singapore ever since we moved into our new place as a newlywed. Contact Snow Globe at +65 8748 7363 (WhatsApp) if you need help choosing home furniture for your home.
