It’s an amazing feeling to own something that you have been dreaming of and imagining in your head. Moving into a new place in New Zealand that you can call your “home” where you will be spending most of your time is one of the most satisfying feelings ever!

Your home is an extension of who you are; your personality, energy and lifestyle. Though let’s be real…decorating and designing a new home can become very challenging. It’s not simply grabbing everything you like and putting them together all in one space. The frustrating part is when you find pieces that you like but sadly they don’t go well together or they don’t match your space.

To turn your ideas into reality, you have to have a clear plan that will save you money and time. Your new Auckland home should have a pleasing design that will fusion with your personality! To help you out, here are some decorating ideas for your NZ home.

Measure your space

For sure you have been searching for inspiration on Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms about contemporary design, and how to mix and match things to fit your house. But the first thing you should do before choosing your sofa, bean bags, rugs, tables and chairs, is to measure your space. Know your space like the back of your hand.

Say you bought a really nice and luxurious couch for your living room but all of a sudden it does not at all fit through your door. What do you do then?

Second thing is, having furniture that does not fit the space itself inside the living room or any other part of the house. What if you are working with a room that just requires a short 2-seater or 3-seater couch?

The main thing is before you begin to pick out furniture for your new home in NZ, measure your space. Then move forward from there.

Stick to your chosen style

Contemporary home decor in NZ is easier to pull off if you stick to a specific style, peg or inspiration. Contemporary home decor simply means the style that is currently trending and is modern. In this era, think of contemporary houses in NZ as very minimalistic, clean and uncomplicated.

Although contemporary design is constantly changing depending on the era's trend, it is safer to focus on and highlight your home’s architectural lines and features. This way, you will never go out of style!

Let's be honest, our preferences and choices always change. So choosing minimal yet welcoming home decor will not just make your home clean and bright, but also flexible. If you feel like the theme of your contemporary home NZ has a touch of Morrocan style, boho or maybe a bit on the edgy side, stick to that. Look for pieces that fall under this theme.

Get plenty of light in

No matter the size of your home, making use of natural light makes a huge difference. One of the biggest mistakes of anyone who is designing a new home is not adding enough opportunities for sunlight to come through. You’d be surprised how much a window can do for your home NZ.

Other than using natural light that you can get from windows or skylights, also pick out the right artificial lights. These are your pin lights, lamps, chandeliers and the like. Believe it or not, the type of lights even the colours change the look of your NZ home instantly.

Choose your colour palette wisely

Contemporary designs focus on textures and the space itself, choosing a minimal colour palette, usually white, black, gray, and wood tones are the colors that are normally used. If you want to make it more lively, buy some furniture that will serve as your accent piece. Another option is to work with neutral tones but pick one accent colour that you can use for a wall in the house, home decor or maybe even a door.

For example, you can choose to work with white as your main colour but choose a red beanbag to stand out in your living area. You can also try to experiment with your wall texture. In a way, you will see how they will go with each other. When you have a minimal palette, it is much easier to mix and match, since it can go with anything.

Get the right furniture

There are a lot of beautiful and aesthetic furniture offered online, but not all of them last long. At the same time, some sacrifice the quality over looks or the other way around.

When you pick out furniture for your new home in NZ, make sure that you take the time to scrutinize and take a closer look at every detail. Anybody can make a couch, modular furniture or maybe a coffee table look nice but don’t easily count on it being durable and comfortable.

NZ Home Decorating Recommendations

When you begin to decorate your home and you start adding some furniture, consider all of the qualities that you are looking for. Here are some suggestions for you:

1. Butterfly Sofa:

The butterfly sofa by ambient lounge® is available in several colours and fabrics in both indoor and outdoor collections. This structured luxury bean bag offers you the support and comfort that you need while still being aesthetically pleasing.

2. Acoustic Sofa:

One of the most chic and beloved pieces from ambient lounge® is the acoustic sofa. It’s unique style and design becomes an instant accent chair and talking piece at home. Not only that, because it allows you to sit comfortably, it’s a great addition to any study nook or maybe your own relaxation spot.

3. Modular Sofa or Couch:

If you’re worried about space, the modular sofa may just be the thing for you! Because it is a bean bag modular couch, getting it inside your house is no problem at all. If you’re working with limited space, selecting one that fits just right or maybe unzipping it to unlock individual seats would do wonders to your living room interior decor NZ.

Got some questions? We’d love to help!
Our team would be honored to help you make sure that you get the right pieces of furniture for your new home in NZ. Give us a call at ( 0800 466 106) or send us a message on social media @ambientlounge.