Easy Ideas For Home Decor Shopping: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to shopping for home decor, it can easily get overwhelming! Now that more people are shopping online—and home decor stores both big and small are heavily promoting their e-commerce stores—you have more choices when it comes to stores for your home decor needs.

The result? You risk decision fatigue, also known as an inability to make a decision when faced with too many options.

In this article, we share ideas for home decor shopping with an easy guide you can follow. So, take charge of your home decor project by making it less stressful and much more organized and enjoyable!

Step 1: Organize Your Home Decor Ideas In a Mood Board

There are several interior design styles that will pique your interest. However, while it is fine to mix a few styles, going overboard by putting together everything you fancy can result into a cluttered, disorganized look. 

Creating a mood board is a great starting point. Pinterest is of course the most popular platform for this as you can pin and combine pegs for the look that you want. You can even create separate mood boards for various parts of your home.

Apart from pinning full photos of spaces that feature an aesthetic you love, include images of individual furniture pieces, decorative items, color swatches, and even textures.  And remember, you need not limit yourself to interior design photos. You may also take design inspiration from film, fashion, and art. See a colorful hand-woven dress that you like? Use it as the inspiration for a vibrant color palette with tribal patterns.

Step 2: Curate the Items You Need In a List 

Now that you are settled on a particular interior design style, it’s time to list down the items you need. This is no different from writing down a grocery list. By listing what you need, you can properly itemize every single piece to add to your shopping cart, make sure all bases are covered, and better manage your budget.

Here is a sample shopping list for a dining room:

• table linens

• placemats and chargers

• dinnerware (plates, bowls, fork, cutlery, serving spoons and forks)

• lighting (overhead light, decorative candles, floor lamp)

• organizers (trays, fruit bowls)

• wall art (paintings, functional art, mirrors)

• area rugs

• drapery

• other decorative pieces (vases, plants)

Another tip to avoid inevitably purchasing items you do not need? Assess the room that you are decorating. Are there existing pieces you can repurpose or re-arrange? Do you have other items in storage that can add more character to the space? Not everything needs to be brand new! In fact, when you use existing pieces, including meaningful items such as travel souvenirs or family photos, you can avoid the “showroom look.” At the end of the day, your home should be a personal expression of who you are, through the things you love!

Lastly and as a matter of practicality, don’t forget to take measurements of the parts of your home where you intend to place a decorative piece or furniture item. 

Step 3: Research Stores That Carry The Item 

This can be done both online and offline. But since several home decor shops now have an online store, you can now safely check out the pieces they have. Next, add the item to your “wishlist” (you can shortlist later) or manually list them and take screenshots—whichever method works best for you.

Sometimes you will find stores carrying the same item. Make sure to compare prices to get the best deal. But also be wary of any negative customer reviews to save yourself from delayed deliveries and other service no-nos.

Unsure of an item? Enlist a friend whose taste you trust to provide a second opinion. Another tip is to go back to that piece the following day, and assess if you still feel the same way about it. 

Lastly, remember the measurements you took? Make sure that the items in your list are sufficiently-sized for your space. For example, if you plan to buy a new area rug for the dining room, double check if the dimensions are larger than the footprint of your dining set.

Step 3: Shortlist 

Take time to further refine the items in your shopping list. Give your list one more look to ensure that nothing has been missed out, but also to keep your budget in check. 

As a final money-saving tip, if you are re-purchasing from a store you regularly frequent, check if you have any rewards points that can be used to save more on your purchase. And if there are any planned sitewidesales, check out on the dates covered by the promo.

Now you can check out that cart and get started with decorating your home!

If you need professional guidance in curating home decor items and art pieces for your home, contact us at www.jasanchetainteriors.com.

Ideas for Home Decor Updates On a Budget

When we make plans to spruce up our homes, budgeting for the decor is one of the things to consider. Refreshing one’s home can cost hundreds of thousands of pesos depending on the amount of work to be done and the budget allotted for home decor items.

On the other hand, it is possible to make small but impactful tweaks even on a limited budget! So if you are looking for ideas for home decor updates on a budget, all you need is some creativity and resourcefulness. There’s no need to postpone yourplans of improving your space!

Below we share 3 tips on how to do this. 

Re-evaluate Existing Home Decor Pieces

You don’t need to feel obligated to buy brand new items for your home. Sometimes, all it takes is a re-evaluation of items you currently have—and how you can change things up to refresh a space.

Here are some quick ideas on how to use what you have:

Combine books with decor

Give shelves a quick update by combining books with other home items. You can alternate between stacking books vertically and lining they up horizontally. Then top book stacks with a decorative piece. Got old pottery that is gathering dust in storage? Try alternate books with a colorful vase or using it to house an indoor plant. Lastly, you can evenprop framed artwork on your shelves, placing these behind books for a layered look.

Another fun way to use to display your books, so that they also function as decor? Color-code them! This will make for a visually stunning presentation that is at once organized and playful.

Re-arrange furniture

Maybe you don’t really need to buy another ottoman for the living room. Take a step back and brainstorm on ways to move furniture pieces around. Draw it freehand (no need for expert skills!) or use one of several home design apps that are available online.

Even adding a few accents can make a difference. For example, that brightly hued oversized scarf in your closet can double as a decorative throw. Or simply change up the covers of throw pillows for a refreshed look.

DIY Your Home Decor

Since a lot of us are spending time at home nowadays, it certainly helps to get busy with projects that will make your interiors brighter and livelier. You can even turn this into a DIY family project.

Of course, don’t let any young children get close to sharp and heavy-duty tools that are dangerous to handle. And as always use protective gear such as face masks to prevent the inhalation of chemicals like paint.  Organizations like Stay Safe have tips on how to DIY safely at home that are worth checking out.

Here are a few ideas to try.

• Repaint an old wooden furniture piece. Don’t forget to prep properly by sanding, filing in gaps with putty, and priming before painting.

• Frame fun self-portraits. Get the kids to create self-portraits using their preferred media. Frame these then mount on their bedroom wall or study room for a personalized gallery they can be proud of.

• Repurpose old bottles. Breathe life into old food jars by giving them a fresh coat of paint. Use these to organize everything from office pens to faux plants.

• Create hangers for your plants. Display your greenery creatively with home made ceiling mounted hangers like these.

And if you need inspiration, YouTube and Pinterestcontain hundreds of DIY ideas that you can try.

Consider Thrifted Pieces

Nostalgia-inspired home interiors like Cottage Coreare among 2021’s latest design trends, and there’s not better way to incorporate this look than to look to shops that offer vintage items for the home.

You may be familiar with those ubiquitous Japanese stores that sell second-hand items, including home decor and dinnerware? This is one option to consider. So are classic bargain destinations like Bangkal and Divisoria.

If safety is your concern and you would rather shop at home, there is an abundance of online vintage shopsthat offer a variety of retro and pre-loved items for the home.

Remember: you need not drop tons of money on updating your home interiors. Even if you plan to make a major renovation one day, you can always update your abode one room at a time.

Finally, if you wish to support Filipino artists by incorporating their artwork into your home, there are emerging talents whose works will make a great addition to your space. To learn more, contact us atwww.jasanchetainteriors.com.

We’re Loving These Online Home Decor Stores: 5 Local Businesses To Check Out

Shopping from the comfort of home has become a safer option during the pandemic. The good news: one now has a bevvy of Filipino-owned online home decor stores to choose from. 

And more than ever, shoppers are showing their support for local businesses. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) even launched a campaign last year encouraging MSMEs support through their initiative, “Buy Local, Go Local.”

If you are planning to spruce up your space anytime soon, check out our recommendations below!

C&C Home

Website: C&C Home

The look: As a decidedly Filipino material, nothing says local more than rattan home decor. C&C Home offers a variety of handcrafted, locally-made decorand furniture pieces. This includes woven racks, planters, ottomans, and rugs. 

C&C also offers work-from-home and distance learning essentials like a woven laptop riser and study desks for kids.

Style tips: The use of natural materials is one of 2021’s trends. Rattan is a great way to incorporate texture into the home. If your abode sports a modern home interior design, it can also help soften the look by providing a nice counterpart to materials like marble and glass.

Studio Habil

Instagram: Studio Habil

The look: Studio Habil’s fresh and organic aesthetic works well with the current indoor plant trend. Whether you are a certified plantito or plantita, or thinking about adding plants in the home, you can find nature-inspired decorative pieces such as living wall art, terrariums, and moss walls. 

Style tips: Studio Habil’s trio of honeycomb-shaped moss frames doubles as wall art. You can even combine these with other flora-themed art or pieces in the same color palette. 

Nature-themed pieces also pair well with neutrals and interiors with a clean, Scandinavian look. Whatever the aesthetic of your home however, plants are a great way to refresh your interiors and it give it a calming look and feel.

Domesticity

Website: Domesticity

The look: Domesticity’s online store offers a variety of items for storage, kitchen, and bed and bath. Established in 2002, Domesticity has also expanded its range to include work-from-home essentials such as office desktop risers that can be used for your monitor or printer, mobile stands, and cable organizers—all done in local materials.

And thanks to a collaboration with Gawad Kalinga, Domesticity is able to provide a source of livelihood tofamilies in Negros Occidental, 

Style tips: You can definitely marry form and function when it comes to storing personal items.

Choose storage boxes, organizers, and cabinets that will make your work or study space at home feel less like a traditional office. 

If you live in a small space, decorative storage boxesmakes it easy to organize oft-used items. For example, after playtime, manage clutter by having these boxes on hand for your children’s toys. 

Pinas Sadya

Website: Pinas Sadya

The look: Pinas Sadya’s wide variety of local items includes statement pieces that will be your home’s next pièce de résistance. Light fixtures like this ceiling lamp fashioned from raffia from Bohol; stone vases by famed Quezon potter, Ugu Bigyan; or this recycled chair by Wilhelmina Garcia of Junknot are eye-catching conversation starters.

Style tips: A statement piece can anchor different areas in your home. Define your dining space with a dropped ceiling lamp or try layering woven rugs in the living room. Even a sculptural lamp like this one can breathe life into any room. 

And while most local textures are usually done in warm colors like wheat, beige, and brown, you can add local flavor—and color—to your home with banigitems, which are known for their bright color combinations. 

Amber and Anne

Website: Amber and Anne

The look: Amber and Anne’s colorful, printed table accessories can bring cheer to the dining table. Their vibrant collection includes cutlery, tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and coasters.

Style tips: Don’t be afraid to add color, shape and pattern to the dining table! While setting the scene for dinner (or lunch or breakfast) is typically done on special occasions, quirky pieces like these leaf placemats or these delicately embroidered fabric coasters make mealtimes more festive.

The Cabinet At Canterbury

Website: The Cabinet at Canterbury

The look: Finally, incorporating art created by talented Filipino artists into your home, is a timeless way to spruce up your space. Art imbibes your home with character—for art is truly personal—and the addition of cultural products like this strengthens a sense of heritage. 

Style tips: Art can definitely work well with interior design! The Cabinet At Canterbury not only offers paintings by emerging and established Filipino talent, but also sculptures and functional art. Apart from creating a classic gallery wall, you can combine tridimensional art with your existing decor to create personalized vignettes that are sure to be great conversation starters!

Need an expert eye to help you incorporate art intoyour interiors? Feel free to contact us atwww.jasanchetainteriors.com.

Top 10 Home Decor Ideas To Try in 2021

This year’s decorating trends is an eclectic mix of styles that reflect the needs of the times—and how individuals are using design to create homes that are can help the relax, recharge, function, and even look back to better times.

Such is the power of design! We put together 10 home decor ideas that you can try today to create a home that you can live, work, and thrive in. 

Mixed-up patterns

In keeping with the maximalist trend, you can certainly go big when it comes to your home decor! One way to do this is to mix up patterns through fabrics found on drapes, bedsheets, pillowcases, and rugs. 

Afraid to take the leap? Try these quick tips to ensure a harmonious design mix:

• Combine smaller prints with bigger prints.

• Find a common color or two to ground different patterns.

Pops of color

Bringing color into your space is a trend that you can inject into your home through decorative pieces. Some colors that have trended on Instagram include blue, green, and pink. 

You can try painting an accent wall or adding colorful wallpaper. You can also change up your pillowcases (perhaps experiment with a nice mustard to offset grey furniture) or drape a vibrant throw over a bed or sofa. Putting together a vignette of pop art in neon colors is another fun way to add pops of color.

Splashes of blue

As families continue to stay home to work and study, it is but natural to reclaim a sense of calm in the home. In the same way that color can energize a space, it can also create a more relaxed mood. 

Blue in particular has always been associated with feelings of relaxation. In fact, a 2019 trend study conducted by Better Homes and Gardens found that navy is the world’s most relaxing color—and a love for blue continues to this day. Of course, you are free to go with a blue hue of your choosing—or even opt for green!

Indoor plants

Speaking of green, indoor plants, which saw a surge in popularity in the Philippines and across the globeduring the pandemic, will continue to trend in 2021. In an article published in the LA Times, 2021 plant trends will include greenery in other hues such as those that come in purple-black or contain splashes of pink. Miniatures are also projected to trend, which you can easily cop by way of tabletop terrariums or evenmoney trees.

Plants have always been a great addition to one’s home, whether it is through sprawling backyards or even the smallest of balcony gardens. They impart a fresh and organic feel. Moreover, they are well knownfor their health benefits.

Vintage accessories 

The pandemic has affected a strong longing for the good ol’ days. For that reason, new decorative trends with a decidedly nostalgic aesthetic have emerged in 2021.

These include Cottage Core, Contemporary Country, and even Granny Chic. If you want to explore these styles, here are some home decor ideas you can try: 

• Repurposed furniture

• Floral-print sheets and pillowcases

• Vintage dinnerware

• Dried herbs

• Climbing vines

Organic textures

From earth tones to natural textures, organic elements certainly align with other trends like indoor plants, as both bring the outdoors in. Think rattan, wood, and wicker. 

You can incorporate these textures into your home through woven baskets that double as storage, rattan or wicker coffee tables and chairs, or even furniture or home decor done in natural wood.

Sculptural pieces

If you type “nordic design” in e-comm websites, you will find several search results for modern home decor pieces. Several  of these include pottery in sculptural shapes and vivid colors. 

You can create an impact by grouping together several vases. On the other hand, go for one large statement piece that you can fill with on-trend dried herbs or flowers.

Multipurpose furniture

Furniture pieces that do double duty will continue to trend in 2021 as individuals continue to work or study from home. For example, gateleg tables are great options for small spaces, as they can be stowed away after the work or school day is done. Ottomans that double as storage is also ideal for home offices and study rooms. 

Multipurpose can also refer to the marriage of form and function. For example, bookshelves for storing reading materials and office supplies can also serve as dividers. 

Gallery Wall

In an article published in Forbes, interior designer, Beth Diana Smith says that the classic gallery wall will continue to make waves as a timeless addition to the home.

Gallery walls showcase an art collection, add character to the home, serve as great conversation starters, and showcase a collector’s personality as choices of art can be very personal. 

Global style

Travel is the one of the things that people have missed as a result of the pandemic. As a result, individuals are bringing global style into the home. 

In an interview with Homes and Gardens, Paul Sutton of Hill House Vintage says, “people who have missed the freedom to go abroad. 'So I predict a return to a global inspiration within interiors.” For example tropical modern decor is reminiscent of a beachside getaway. 

Here are more global-inspired home decor ideas to try:

• Balinese home accents

• Accent rugs in oriental prints

• Moroccan tableware

You don’t always need to make major design changes to update the look of your space in 2021! The addition of home decor lets you add more character and dimension to your home through small but thoughfultweaks.

Need professional help with your home? Inquire with us at www.jasanchetainteriors.com

Hand Made Rugs and Decor from Morocco - unique home decor for your home

Morocco is one of the three Maghreb countries and is located in northern Africa. It is separated from Europe by the Strait of Gibraltar. Morocco is relatively small in area for the African continent and has about 30 million inhabitants, 20% of whom are Arabs and 80% Berbers. The main economic pillars are agriculture and mining. Traditional handicrafts play in the industrial sector, e.g. carpet manufacturing continues to play an important role.

MOROCCO AND THE CARPET

The textile culture in the Maghreb has a long tradition, which, however, is not always easy to understand because the materials are subject to heavy wear. Arabic and Turkish influences, as well as influences from Black Africa, have influenced Berber culture over the centuries. The oldest surviving Berber carpets are around 200 years old. The carpets from Morocco became known in Europe in particular through the French protectorate in the 20th century and became part of international trade. Manufactories were now founded and the Berber women traditionally had to adapt to the mass production of modern economies in Western Europe.

MOROCCO CARPETS

The Berber carpet is traditionally made by the Berber women in knotwork. The Berbers used to live in tents. There the carpet served as a sleeping pad, and the camel sack was also partially knotted. All belongings were stowed in this. Everyday commodities were completely adapted to natural resources, because wool was always abundant. On the contrary to wood, from which one could have made cupboards or beds. In addition, these would not have been as easy to transport as the carpets.

Berber carpets are little patterned wool rugs. The knotting technique itself is simple. Significant differences can be found much more in the pile thread. First of all, a distinction is made between so-called simple, double and triple threads, which indicate whether only 1, 2 or even 3 pile threads are tied in each case. There is also the so-called "torsadé" knotting yarn, which consists of two twisted yarns and gives the pile a grainy appearance

All the Berber rugs and Moroccan objects presented on the our Jas Ancheta Interiors online store are unique and certified authentic. Each vintage Berber piece was created using traditional craft techniques, using natural materials only.

All the Berber carpets and Moroccan decorative objects have been carefully selected according to the following criteria:

- the type of confection and manufacture;
- the completion period;
- the source
- the history of the object;
- the emotion that emanates from it.

Age, wear and any other sign of use increase the value and charm of Berber carpets and decor,

We take a professional look at the Berber pieces that cross our path, while letting our hearts express themselves and keeping a certain spontaneity, which allows us to offer you a collection of genuine Moroccan pieces, old technical and utility objects that have become objects. of art witnesses of the Berber past and history

The pure sheep wool berber carpet: a decorative and durable carpet!
Berber carpets are robust and resistant carpets. Handmade from pure sheep wool, the real Moroccan Berber carpet is hypoallergenic, non-toxic and non-irritant.

A healthy insulator in winter, the Berber carpet made of natural sheep wool also helps regulate the humidity in the air.

Jas Ancheta Interiors offers a varied collection of precious and authentic Berber rugs and Moroccan Decor. Send us a note at www.jasanchetainteriors.com if you are interested to buy these vintage and unique pieces.

SUSTAINABILITY. COMMUNITY. FAMILY- BALI HOME DECOR

Anyone who has been to Bali knows that despite all the challenges on the island, the nature and culture of the Balinese is a powerful reminder of some of the things that make a way of life so meaningful: SUSTAINABILITY. COMMUNITY. FAMILY. 

These words are how we describe Bali. Why these 3 words?

Most things made in Bali are handmade, made in traditional ways using natural materials and very basic tools. The ways of making things have been passed down from generation to generation,

The Balinese live in large compounds that can house several related families, and these families work together to make the items.

Large groups of family members sit together in a central area, and weave, cut, carve etc. Skills are passed on between family members.

So strong are these skill sets, that many communities in Bali are known worldwide for a particular craftsmanship.

Want to find out how to buy unique Balinese furnishings for your home? Visit our website at www.jasanchetainteriors.com and drop us a note.