New year, new you may have very well been your intention first days of the year, but if you’re finding it harder to stay the course as the month gets underway, remember the beginning is always today. Then, shop these 5 essentials to help ease things along.
Candle
All five senses should be stimulated in the home – and smell is one of the most important, instantly setting an ambient tone. Think of it as a living light with perfumed benefits. Byredo candles is our latest go-to, available at Mecca.
Byredo Range at Mecca Cosmetica
Bedding
New days begin with restful nights — on a fresh set of long-staple Egyptian cotton sheets, no doubt. Hotel Luxury Collection is the choice of Australia’s leading designers. www.hotelluxurycollection.com.au
Image via Hotel Luxury Collection
Daily China
Look no further than your everyday china for a daily reminder of what 2018 is all about. www.tinekhome.com
Image via Tine K Home
Dining Chairs
If your dining chairs aren’t comfortable now, they never will be and you will be spending time with them every day. A wide seat and good support are vital. Style, of course, is key. Pay attention to the back of the seat, too. It’s the part you see first, so it needs to look good. www.lamaison.net.au
Toronto Cane Dining Chair, on sale now for $350 at La Maison
Paint
On a wall, a dresser, or a set of kitchen cabinets, there are few things more satisfying than watching a fresh coat of paint cover the bad decisions of renovations past. The white, Dulux Lexicon in half-and-quarter strengths, is the top choice of our leading designers, with just the right amount of warmth, it’s a great clean complement to minimalist and maximalist houses. If it’s good enough for the the award-winning boutique hotel, Halcyon House, it’s certainly good enough for us.
Great glasses
All your glasses should be good enough to use every day and when guests visit. Anything you drink from must be generous, well-balanced and smooth. When you find a style you like, buy in generous quantities. www.ikea.com.au
Image via IKEA
Quality lamps
Lights are the jewellery of the home, so invest in atleast one knockout piece to give a room confidence. It’s essential, the first thing people notice, so you can’t skimp: cheap lamps signal cheap interior. www.braggandco.com
