10 furniture swaps to instantly update your home

Imagine a magazine or blog wants to feature the space you live in, do you A) just give your place a quick tidy before you invite the photographer over or B) panic and feel the need to completely redecorate and refurnish your house?

If you sit in camp B, and your space is a lot more shabby than chic, read on for 10 furniture swaps from King Furniture to instantly update your home.

Just as an FYI, you should know that this post is sponsored by King Furniture. But all opinions expressed by the writers are 100% authentic and written in their own words.

1. Swap wrought iron for fabric.

Wrought iron was hugely popular in the 90s but now? Not so much. You’ll only see it on design and interior blogs as a standout feature (painted in bright colours) in kids’ rooms. Making the switch to a fabric covered bed in a neutral tone will happily see you through the next two decades. King Furniture’s Big Bed by Former Italy also has added storage underneath the mattress, genius.

2.  Swap a freestanding bookcase for shelving.

When you first moved out of home, chances are you bought or were handed down a sturdy, practical yet unattractive bookcase to hold all your university papers, books and knick knacks.

3.  Add colour with an ottoman.

Interior designers know that one of the easiest changes you can make to your decor is to switch up the colours in your living room, be it by swapping cushions, the blinds or adding colourful ottomans.

4.  Hide a multitude of storage sins.

Swap a messy entrance hall and hide a multitude of storage sins by subbing out hat stands, wall hooks or anything where junk collects with a sleek sideboard.

5.  Shell out for a (proper) sofa bed.

With high density living on the rise and space coming at a premium, spare guest rooms are (almost) a thing of the past. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have friends over to stay, just swap out the air bed for a comfortable sofa bed.

6.  Swap the milk crates for a proper dining table.

Haphazard seating is endearing in university, as a fully-fledged adult, not so much. Swap the milk crates for a sophisticated dinner table and create an intimate eating environment for dinner parties.

7.  Swap the TV stand for a shelving system.

Make something other than the television the main focus of your living room with a modular entertainment system.

8.  Swap your old bulky sofa for a comfy, modular one.

We can make a snap decision about buying a new frock or spending on statement jewellery yet ponder for months or even years about buying big ticket furniture items like a sofa. Considering you probably use this item of furniture more than any other, a modular system that you can rearrange to suit different houses if you move is an excellent option.

9. Transform your space by upgrading your coffee table.

One of the challenges of moving in with a partner is compromising on different tastes. If you’re still living with a comic-themed coffee table, it’s time for an upgrade.

10. Swap your ‘floordrobe’ for some decent bedroom cabinets. 

Is most of your wardrobe living on the floor? It’s likely you’re outgrowing your wardrobe. If a cleanout doesn’t help these stunning bedroom cabinets will.

Experts in crafting the most beautiful and comfortable furniture in the world, King Furniture is designed for life and creates a special place for sharing moments with family, friends and loved  ones. The King Furniture range is characterised by extreme comfort, superior quality, flexible design and luxurious finishes which in combination create the perfect living environment.

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