New Place, New Plot

(I picked the cushions. Nobody vetoed them.)

When I moved into my own place, I realised I had no idea how to decorate it. I'd spent so long deferring in my relationship that I genuinely didn't know what I liked. Not the cushions, not the colours, not even the mugs. I've since learned this is incredibly common. So I worked it out one room at a time, and this is everything I'd buy again. Consider it a head start.

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Toolaton

Spice Containers With Labels

The end of buying a third paprika.
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Dyson

Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum

Never needs to be asked twice.
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Millwood Pines

Vertical Bookshelf

For the books you’ll finally have time to read.
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EKO

Deluxe Sensor Bin

The most responsive relationship in the house.
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Yamazaki Home

Slim Shoe Rack

School shoes, found. Every single morning.
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Symple Stuff

Digital Calendar

Fewer ‘you never told me’ texts.
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Birch Lane

Wicker Laundry Hamper

A laundry pile looks styled in the right basket.
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At Home

Velvet Hangers, 25 Pack

Ten dollars and your wardrobe’s a boutique.
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Louis Poulsen

Portable Lamp

Designer lighting, no electrician required.
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Marshall

Bluetooth Speaker

Kitchen dance parties for one, at any volume.
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Cunill

Silver Photo Frame, 5 x 7 inch

Frame the new chapter. The old ones can stay in the box.
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Diptyque

Tubereuse Candle

Once considered too scandalous. Light it anyway.
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AllModern

Gomez Stainless Steel Serving Tray

Three things on a tray is styling. Without it, clutter.
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Maisonette

Arquer Floor Lamp

Every reading nook starts with a lamp.
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Stoff Nagel

Chrome Bowl

For the ring you haven’t decided about yet.
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Taschen

Peter Lindbergh. Dior

Beautiful images for your new, beautiful life.
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Mason Pearson

Boar Bristle Hair Brush

More like an heirloom than a hairbrush.
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Vitruvi

Stone Diffuser

A diffuser that looks like a sculpture.
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Serena & Lily

Guerneville Bath Mat

Not exciting. But it finishes the room.
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Kiehl’s

Oil to Foam Body Wash

Washes away the day, and any bad memories.
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Over The Moon

Dolomiti Toothbrush Cup

Small, sculptural, and your vanity looks styled.
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Tekla

Terry Towel

Hotel towels for a home that’s finally yours.
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Quip

Ultra Smart Sonic Electric Toothbrush

A next-gen brush for the next-gen you.
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Everist

Magnesium Bath Soak for Sleep

No decisions before a good bath and a good sleep.
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