So the interview with Mr. Bank Manager / Loan Guy didn't go as well as hoped. Not that I was expecting any better, mind you. Any plans for building/buying a new home have been put on hold however the positive side of this is that we can now start putting some funds into renovating and decorating our current place. Yay!
See spoilers if you want to see this month's IKEA shopping list! Everyone loves IKEA.. ..right?
SPOILERS! (Click to view)
The first interior decoration is going to be a set of bookcases running the full length of our living room wall. We are using several IKEA 'Billy' bookcases in various heights:
Then maybe some feature wall paint (I'm voting chocolate brown to match), plants and the like to finish it off.
Next, a huge shoe cabinet for the foyer - no more messy shoe racks:
Some drawers for the walk-in robe, so I no longer have to hang EVERYTHING I own:
And I really,
really want this frame for the bedroom - it'll go well with the planned crimson red feature wall and I might just convert it into a mirror:
All of this shall be acquired (savings pending!) in the next two weeks
