Home essentials: what to buy when moving into a new place?

Finally! The closing day has come. The key is in your hand - now you can move in. But how to make yourself feel at home? Where to start setting up the rooms? Sometimes empty floors and walls can become a challenge. What should you start with? What to buy for a new apartment or house to live comfortably and functionally from day one? In this article, you will learn what furniture and accessories are worth choosing at the beginning. We have prepared some practical suggestions for you.

Where to begin?

Moving usually triggers great emotions, so many details may escape your notice in the heat of excitement. Let's get started with the basics. Make a list of items for a new house - preferably on a checklist. It should be divided into individual rooms: living, dining, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, hallway, and others. And remember, you don't have to buy everything at once, and certainly not on the eve of moving. Creating a mentioned list in advance will help you prepare for The Day ahead of time. Furnishing an entire property is usually a huge investment. So, take it easy, and give yourself some time for this. There’s no pressure to have a fully furnished home right from the get-go. First, buy the most necessary items, and then successively complete everything. Look for occasions/sales and collect piece by piece at the best prices. At Smart Furniture, we understand that you may want to postpone the pick-up/delivery of items purchased with us, and we are OK with that. We can store your new furniture until the moving date.

New Furniture

Start looking for new furniture focusing on the areas that are most used.

Our suggestion for the beginning will be a place to dine, like a dining set that provides a space for meals, yet you can use it as a working spot for a while. If your kitchen has an island - barstools can be helpful, and you won't need a table from the start.

Now let's go to the living room. It is worth investing in comfortable lounge furniture right away - a sofa or a sectional of the preferred size and design. The coffee table may be makeshift for now - it will be enough to start with. Optionally, you can get display cabinets and a Tv console.

Then take a closer look at the bedroom. It would be best if you had a comfortable place to sleep. Check what size bed will fit your space and get a frame and a good-quality mattress. Healthy, effective sleep has a crucial impact on your well-being. The bedroom should also have at least one bedside table.

Home working space will be a priority for many of us, so our next suggestion will be a desk with a comfortable office chair. Storage cabinets can be helpful too.

Accessories

When it comes to home accessories, the list is endless, yet for a good start, you should keep in mind items such as kitchenware, cleaning supplies, bedroom textiles and bathroom essentials.

And just one more thing! Housewarming gifts.
If you are looking for inspiration for a housewarming gift for your family or friends, remember this simple rule: what makes you happy and what you need is not necessarily what others desire.

Thoughtful and useful gifts are the best way to say congratulations to your close ones. So, if you don't want it ending up in the locker room or a donation centre, it is worth simply asking what they wish for or taking some time to wonder what will help them to get settled. You can raise funds among other housewarming party guests for more expensive items you know the hosts are dreaming about. If possible, provide the recipients with the gift receipt so they can exchange the items in case they already have them or it doesn't match their taste or needs.

If you did your homework and still nothing comes to your mind, you can give a gift card, yet the right presentation is the key to showing the hosts that care and thought have gone into it, so wrap it creatively.