Taiva Ioane from New Zealand bought her own home last year, she has since filled it with designer furniture to create her dream space A 26-year-old youth worker has revealed how she manages to style her home with designer furniture and save thousands of dollars at the same time. Taiva Ioane from New Zealand bought her home last year and has since filled it with designer furniture to create her dream space. But the young woman was mindful of her tight budget and managed to save thousands of dollars on major pieces. Her concrete dining room table was on sale for $2,000 at Freedom Furniture, but she managed to pick the exact same piece up 'almost new' for $26.