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By Molly Malsom\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 02 December 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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When we moved to our place in the country several years ago, we had things we\u2019d brought with us from our respective London homes, we moved these in, moved them round, laughed a lot about what we\u2019d thought would fit and didn\u2019t, and then got to work on how we\u2019d fill out the gaps that remained. It\u2019ll be a familiar experience for anyone who\u2019s moved to a place with a bit more space.<\/p>\n

We both work in Design so the ability to make decisions quickly about what goes in a space is something that we use on the daily, however you may be interested to know how we reach decisions as a couple! How on earth you might think can they make so many joint decisions quickly and not have blazing rows? Dear reader, we aren\u2019t saints, but it does help to have a process in place!<\/p>\n

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1. Measure before you buy<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to measure (preferably twice!) before you make any big purchases, particularly when it comes to buying larger pieces of antique furniture. Utility furniture for things like storing your jumpers makes a huge difference to daily life if you move quickly. It doesn\u2019t have to be the piece of your dreams, think decent construction and fill the space you have in mind efficiently. If you buy a workaday piece you can make it sing with a great lamp and a new shade. Just make sure it will fit!<\/p>\n

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Styled antiques in Benedict Foley & Daniel Slowick\u2019s home for Cheffins Fine Sale<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

2. Don\u2019t be afraid to decorate your walls with antiques<\/h2>\n

Decide where key items will hang, and the rest will follow. A painting of a good size over a sofa<\/a> or an antique mirror over a fireplace<\/a> are good places to start. These might seem obvious places, but they give you the focal points to a room and a framework for incidental purchases later. Small pictures next to lamps break the formality of a hang and are well placed to be enjoyed at night as well as in the day.<\/p>\n

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Styled antiques in Benedict Foley & Daniel Slowick\u2019s home for Cheffins Fine Sale<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

3. Buy large antique items<\/h2>\n

The impact a great mirror or painting will make on your room cannot be underestimated. A sofa<\/a> waiting to be recovered combined with a good wall colour and a great antique mirror<\/a> will make more impact than a mid-range spend on all items. Size wise, over-scaling is better than ending up with something that\u2019s too small!<\/p>\n

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Styled antiques in Benedict Foley & Daniel Slowick\u2019s home for Cheffins Fine Sale<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

More decorating inspiration:<\/h4>\n