the type of furniture you will need to purchase. a modern home should have furniture to fit that style and putting overly ornate furniture into it may not give it the best look. the same holds true for older colonial style homes. modern pieces will just not fit. furniture is the basic ingredient in any home and this should be the first step in your decorating process.
there are many choices available when choosing a floor for your home. wood flooring is a great foundation piece and it comes in many different finishes. natural stone tiles have become more popular in recent years and you will find it in many homes 