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Once you turn 20 - or even earlier- you can't wait get your own apartment and go to leave on your own. Any place would work and any furnishing is acceptable, as long as you are in the right city and possibly with a good friend.
Ten years later you might want something more: you learn where in the city you want to leave, what kind of home is your genre and, if your are inspired enough, you learn what is your style within your home.
IntOndo's core philosophy is about circolar economy, so let's give you some advise on 10 essential home upgrades for people in their 30 or up.
1. A bed with a good mattress. Your back is begging for it and you will never regret to invest on your sleep.
2. Storage. Enough with the plastic under-bed storage boxes or zipped bags, you need some serious storage now. A sideboard, a statement credenza or a fancy bookshelf will help you store objects and enhance your home.
3. A framed work of art. There are plenty of affordable options: it could be a modern print, your own colored drawing or a vintage photograph, but you need to frame it! Your walls and house will look much more refined.
4. Kitchen utensils. A shiny copper pan or a new set of chef knifes really makes the difference once you get older. And even if you don't cook that much they will make you kitchen look more homy.
5. An investment chair. If you a design lover your very first investment should be a chair or armchair. Even if your budget is limited your can be sure that a icon chair will hold its value for a long time and will make your home look more personal forever.
6. Matching towel sets. We often forget that towels are always on view and we should give them more credit. Your guest will notice your color matching sets especially if they are displayed on a vintage towel holder.
7. Its time to create your wine cellar. After a while you start to care more for a glass of good wine and you want to learn more about grapes varieties, labels and wine producers. Make sure to have your own reserve and a nice wine rack to store it.
8. Home hardware. A very easy way to upgrade your ikea furniture or doors is to pick sophisticated hardware to replace the ordinary one. A handle, a hook or a curtain holder is a little investment which will make a huge difference.
9. A carpet. Any interior designer or decor magazine would recommend to buy a nice carpet to "dress" your home. But remember to pick the right size to limit the area you are willing to decor.
10. An organized took kit. This will be the purchase which shows that you really love your home and your first partner for these and other upgrades.
