Home and Interiors Collocations

to furnish a home

to decorate a room

to paint a wall

to put up wallpaper

to lay a floor

to sand a floor

to hang a picture

to put up a shelf

to assemble furniture

to read the instructions

to move the sofa

to rearrange the room

to make space

to clear out

to throw away

to give away

to sell second-hand

to buy second-hand

to do up an old chair

to reupholster

to change the handles

to fit a lamp

to change a bulb

to light candles

to create atmosphere

to keep it simple

to avoid clutter

to tidy up

to clean thoroughly

to wash the windows

to air the rooms

to water the plants

to set the table

to clear the table

to make the bed

to change the sheets

to do the washing

to hang out the washing

to fold the laundry

to fix a leak

to call a plumber

to get a quote

to do it yourself

to save money

to make a mess of it

to start again

to be pleased with it

to invite people over

to show them round

to feel at home