The Lazy Shoppers Guide to Essential Home Accessories with Olivia's Voucher Codes

Moving into a new space can be really exciting, especially if you’re gifted with a vision for how things should look. But if the words layering, clean and aspirational mean nothing to you in terms of your home (seriously, what?), you’re likely feeling a bit bewildered and overwhelmed by the prospect of decorating your home.

Before you start to tear your hair out though, don’t worry about it. We’ve got this. With another instalment of the My Favourite Voucher Codes Lazy Shoppers Guide, we’re going to navigate you through accessorising your home, step by step. Before you know it, your home will be transformed from empty shell to cosy home and with our help you don’t even have to think about it. Plus, this week you can benefit from our exclusive 15% off Olivia's voucher code, saving on their luxury range that’ll make even the laziest of shoppers ready to reach for their wallet.

How Mirrors Transform a Room

Why they’re a necessity?

Everyone always hypes on about mirrors. Other than getting ready in the morning though, it may be difficult to see why they’re such a big deal when it comes to making your house a home. However, mirrors do have some great qualities.

• They make the space both lighter and airier when placing on a wall that’s going to get some light coming in and reflecting off it.
• This also makes it appear more spacious.
• Mirrors can be a great point of focus for the room.

What to buy?

When it comes to what styles to go for, it all comes down to what you want out of it. Do you want it purely as a decorative piece, or because, you know, you want a place where you can check your appearance before nipping out?

Cluster mirrors are great for adding something of intrigue to a blank space, much like this antique finish mirror from Olivia's, fusing fifteen differently sized circled mirrors together. With our exclusive voucher code, you can even save 15% off. Catching the light and different angles of the room, this broken reflection will add a great focal point to any room. Suddenly your home is starting to look more put together and interesting, and all you did was hang up a mirror.

The Practicality of a Clock

Why they’re a necessity?

Every home needs a clock. Although we’re more than likely to check the time on our phone or smart watch these days – just take our word for it, you need one. There are also so many interesting clocks out there that also simultaneously function as another decorative piece, whether for your wall or your mantel. They really can transform a room and bring a theme together.

What to buy?

Wall clocks are great for filling blank space. You can always find oversized clocks in a range of styles, from skeletal type frames for that modern vibe to something more traditional. Olivia's have a range of differently hanging clocks, displaying roman numerals or simply a numbered clock face. They also offer mantel clocks, so if you have a fireplace you’ll want one of these taking centre stage and you can build your interior from there. Classic and timeless in design, clocks are an essential in the home. Just take our word for it, Lazy Shoppers.

Why Textiles are Great for Hitting Interior Trends

Why they’re a necessity?

Admittedly, if you’re a lazy shopper, your wardrobe is probably full of those basic pieces that take you through each season without much need for change. Much like fashion, interior design is run by ever-changing trends, though. Short of changing up your entire home, that’s why you should trust in the holy grail that is home textiles.

• Cushions, curtains and throws are the very accessory that adds warmth to your home and makes it more inviting.
• You can buy in the current colours and patterns you’re loving and easily change out when the trends change (or on your terms, when you get sick of them).
• Textiles also break up colours in the home, infusing fun patterns and textures into a room.

What to buy?

When it comes to textiles, you want to loosely stick to a theme so your room isn’t too full of clashing colours. However, remember colours don’t always have to perfectly match. Yellows and duck egg blues can look great together. Point and case: this gorgeous cushion brings together warm yellow tones against cooler shades of blue and grey.

Our other textile tips include:

• For hard flooring, you definitely want a fluffy rug to dig your toes into.
• When it comes to curtains, have dark colours for places like the bedroom where you want to block out natural lighting.
• For downstairs rooms, you can afford to opt for lighter curtains.
• In cosy spaces like the living room or study, you should never be more than 2 metres from a cuddly blanket.

What Plants Bring to a Room

Why they’re a necessity?

Plants are said to be great in the home for creating a more stress-free environment and having calming, purifying qualities. It also goes without saying that they look great and make the home look brighter and a little livelier. From small succulents and cacti to cheese plants and ivy, everyone is decorating their home with a sprinkling of green.

What to buy?

Lazy Shopper likely also equates to Lazy Gardener. We would therefore recommend low maintenance plants that only require small amounts of attention. Aloe is a great plant to have, preferring its soil dry, sitting at room temperature with lots of light. Succulents and cacti are also great for this. Or you could just ditch the idea of keeping anything alive altogether and buy realistic looking faux plants.

What’s in Good Lighting?

Why they’re a necessity?

In some ways lighting is not an accessory in a home but a main factor. However, certain fixtures offer more in terms of creating ambiance and looking aesthetically pleasing than of strictly providing good lighting options. From your sources to the bulbs you choose, lighting can create a certain mood and transition your room from day to night.

What to buy?

Our lighting accessory essentials for the best mood lighting that looks great are:

• Candles. You can never have too many candles.
• Filament bulbs come in so many shapes, sizes and intricate designs and their slightly dimmer light is ideal for those cosier spaces.
• It’s all in the light shade: buy intriguing lampshades that are easily changeable.
• Have different options in each room. Create different looks and moods with a range of lights, from ceiling to floor.

Don’t say we never gave you anything, Lazy Shoppers. From explaining the glasses you should be drinking your drink of choice from to decking out your home with those essential accessories. Stick with My Favourite Voucher Codes and we’ll give you not only the best savings, but the best advice for how to spend your money, too.

Posted By: Alice Marshall - My Favourite Voucher Codes - 3rd July 2018