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Feb 19
7 items to purchase for your new home

Seven Items to Purchase for Your First Home

While moving in to a new home is both stressful and exciting, you’re probably aware that you’ll need to furnish your new place. Below, we’ve listed seven items to purchase for your first home – there’s undoubtedly more, but these are the essentials!

Items to Purchase for Your New Home

Buying a new home can be a tedious task, even after you get the home. If you are a first-time homeowner, you are now faced with the decision to purchase furniture to furnish your whole home. If this task seems daunting, here are a few things that you should purchase first to get you started.

  1. A bed

You spend about a third of your life in bed, so you should definitely put a lot of thought into the bed you purchase. Your bed should be comfortable and well-constructed. However, don’t assume the most expensive bed is the best. Spend some time in the furniture store going through the different options to find which is best for you. If you can’t afford to purchase a bed right away, you can use an air bed for a short period of time. After you purchase your bed, you can use the airbed for the guest room.

  1. A sofa

A sofa is also very important for your home, as it typically becomes the central sitting piece in your home. Don’t settle for the cheapest piece that you find. You’re going to want to be comfortable whenever you have guests over or if you’re lounging watching television or reading a book. Loose back cushion couches look more casual, however, tight-backed couches require less maintenance.

  1. Dining room table

Most dining room tables are rectangular or circular. Consider purchasing a table that extends out to seat more people if you have more company coming over. Figure out what type of table will fit best into the space that you have.

  1. Dining chairs

If you have a dining room table, you’re going to need chairs to sit on while you eat! They should be comfortable enough that you can sit and eat a long meal in them. Typically, wooden chairs are inexpensive, but they aren’t as comfortable as upholstered chairs. You can also consider purchasing armchairs to use as dining chairs. These can be brought into your living room if you are having more company and need extra seating.

  1. Side tables

Side tables are a necessity in your new home. They are great for placing down drinking glasses or food, or for magazines, books, or the television remote. You could also create a coffee table with a set of small tables so that they are able to be moved wherever they are needed. Side tables also work well next to your bed.

  1. Lighting

If the lighting in your home is harsh, you may want to consider installing dimmers on the wall switches. Additionally, consider placing floor and table lamps around seating areas. The lamp shade should be made of a sheer fabric so that more light can get through.

  1. Window treatments

Window treatments not only add privacy to your home but also style. If you’re not sure what your decorating scheme is going to be throughout your home, consider sticking with neutral colors for the window treatments so they will match will everything.

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