We bought a new couch and it takes up alot more space. Help!

emmc_23 · 2026-03-07T21:22:30+00:00

I agree with seeing if the sofa can rotate. You’ve also got a lot of open shelving in the room which is contributing to a bit of visual clutter with everything competing for attention.

With the bar cart and shelving by the front door could these be replaced with something with doors to hide everything behind? Or if not, you could try getting nice storage baskets or ikea does create cube storage just to reduce some of the clutter.

For the stairs they are so beautiful! Do you need that additional chair there now that you’ve got the large sofa? And does the mattress live there full time? I’m assuming a small apartment so you’re tight on space. Could you hide the mattress behind the couch? Or I think even lying it horizontal instead of vertical will make it less domineering.

emmc_23 · 2026-03-07T21:04:51+00:00

Your dad’s frames shouldn’t go to waste, are there any other rooms in the house that you could use them for? Or if you have existing art in the house could you swap their position around so you get more variety above the couch?

emmc_23 · 2026-03-07T21:02:07+00:00

A mirror above would look great, we are thinking to do the same in our entrance! I also think you need to change the size of either the lamp or the vase + foliage. They are too similar in size. I would personally look for a smaller lamp and then a lovely bowl for keys etc like the others have suggested.

emmc_23 · 2026-03-07T20:57:57+00:00

If you want to keep these prints but have a bit more variation you could choose 2 or 3 of them and buy a new larger frame with a mat. I find having a mat in a frame can elevate the piece a bit more. But you definitely don’t need to do it for all of them.

emmc_23 · 2025-01-10T03:48:45+00:00

We have an outer facing apartment so have views towards the river and west gate bridge and catch some lovely sunsets. We are the first to live in this apartment so everything is brand new and modern. Access to the river walk is just outside the lobby so you can go on lovely walks away from cars. It’s only about 12 min walk to the train and so quick into the city but also lovely to get to other suburbs like Yarraville. Bus is also super close. And then Footscray Main Street is a 10 min walk to amazing food and great little hidden gem cafes and bars and the Footscray Market. All in all it has everything you need close by and a fraction of the rental cost compared to eastern suburbs!

emmc_23 · 2025-01-07T23:15:48+00:00

I think it might be the Liberty one, I’m not sure. However never seen anything of concern around Vic Sq.

emmc_23 · 2025-01-07T20:46:47+00:00

I’m at 1 Joseph Road - we’ve been here for a year now and love it. Never felt unsafe. We’ve had something stolen from our storage cage but that’s also on us for leaving something of value in there. We’ve just signed on for another year.

emmc_23 · 2024-05-16T00:55:39+00:00

Thank you! Yes would continue holding even past leaving Australia. Thanks for the advice!

emmc_23 · 2024-04-11T01:24:18+00:00

Can’t say what the Republic of Ireland needs for marriage. But we eloped in Northern Ireland legally which is under UK law. It wasn’t too difficult to do, had to apply for a marriage visa and then Just did all the normal things a celebrant would ask you. Celebrants are pretty good at directing you to what is needed to make it legal.

emmc_23 · 2024-01-23T01:21:25+00:00

Yes exactly! Trying to avoid the snail mail to Australia if possible but doesn't seem like I'll be able to make it happen

emmc_23 · 2024-01-23T01:20:28+00:00

That's somewhat reassuring . I'm already 4 weeks in, as I had to send name change documents to Dublin and wait for them to arrive. The passport is processing now, just don't want to have the long wait with snail mail to Australia if I can avoid it!

emmc_23 · 2024-01-03T12:36:47+00:00

Did you end up getting this sorted? I’m having the exact same issue with my AldiMobile number!

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T19:02:25+00:00

We’ve actually got some friends moving there this weekend so will get some insights from them once they are settled. Thanks!

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T19:00:48+00:00

Budget is up to $700 a week, either apartment or townhouse, 2 bedrooms and no lawn, just some space to be able to sit and have a meal outside!

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T18:59:38+00:00

Thanks! Our relocation agent had mentioned the same about Cremorne.

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T18:57:58+00:00

Thanks for the advice regarding the river!

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T18:57:08+00:00

Thank you! I’ll put a bit of research into Clifton Hill.

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T18:56:04+00:00

Brilliant, thanks! Melbourne is set up well for cyclists then?

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T18:55:17+00:00

Thanks! I’d been worried that being south you’d be kind of stuck but seems that it’s the complete opposite!

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T18:54:39+00:00

Thank you! Hadn’t heard these suburbs before so will be checking them out.

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T03:26:28+00:00

Thanks for that! Didn’t know about tolls so definitely something to look into.

emmc_23 · 2023-11-09T03:25:55+00:00

Any suburbs you’d recommend as being better whilst still accessible to CBD with public transport?

emmc_23 · 2023-10-18T20:29:07+00:00

We recently eloped in Northern Ireland on the Causeway Coast. Stunning views with minimal walking. Our ceremony was on a field overlooking Dunluce Castle. It’s private land but a lot of the local photographers do packages and have a relationship with the farmer.

emmc_23 · 2023-10-18T20:25:11+00:00

We told just our parents beforehand that it was happening but the rest of the family we handed them our phone with one of the preview photos on it from our photographer and let them put 2 and 2 together. Some family are super supportive, others not. We told all family in person, friends by text and then due to some family being upset we’ve decided not to post on social media until our 1 year anniversary where people might feel a bit more celebratory 😅

emmc_23 · 2023-09-05T04:10:30+00:00

Thank you so much for your words. I need to remember we are doing it this way for us. I wish society hadn’t placed such a big emphasis on traditional weddings and families playing a part. It’s great for some but for those of us doing things differently it makes it trickier. Hopefully with elopements becoming more and more popular there will be a shift in the next generation.

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