So, my girlfriend and I are going to be signing a lease on Monday for a downtown loft apartment.
This is the floorplan
We are both big fans of the contemporary modern look, but we are also very new to actually doing any interior decorating ourselves.
Right now our apartment is just a random assortment of art, posters, and wall hangings. There is no theme or order, and we'd like to remedy that.
Here are some examples of the styles we like:
We like a combination of minimalism and function. We don't want to have furniture that looks great but is also uncomfortable.
We have a decent budget, and we do plan on doing everything from painting, to lighting, and more.
What we don't really know is:
1) Where to buy this stuff from. IKEA is an obvious choice, but is there a better store online or otherwise?
2) Do any stores exist that sell packages? Like art, tables, couch, chair, and other decor all in one?
3) I'm having a bit of trouble finding blogs that have actual information about the nuts and bolts of decorating. Everything is really general, I'd like guides and concrete info, does such a place exist?
Thanks in advance for any advice!