hi there triquetra, there are a lot of exhibition you can see when you want to design your new home. the best place to start is IKEA definitely. they have a lot of ideas and they categorized it per rooms! but, the thing is, if you buy your stuff from ikea, you will get the same things as anybody else and there's no originality. design is something personal, something that you can bond with, especially when it comes to your home. If you want to sharpen your instinct on design, you can try and visit this great school, Inspiration Design International School. I completed a study there, and they are awesome. they teach you the essential things you need to know about interior design, and apparently they are now opening a new short courses about renovating your home. i think it's about 2 months long course. i have no idea, you should just check it out here: http://inspiration.sg/styles.php or call 62354345 for more info! hope this will help! take charge of your design, sweetheart! cheers!