There are a lot of things to consider before you buy furniture for your first apartment.
You need to consider the size of the room, the colors and styles of furniture that you like, and how much money you want to spend. You should also think about whether or not you want the furniture to match your style or if you want it to be more eclectic.
When should you buy furniture for a new apartment?
It is usually better to buy furniture after moving, but sometimes it may be worth it to purchase the pieces you need ahead of time – it depends on the particular circumstances in your case and your personal preferences.[1]
What are must haves for first apartment?
Bed frame. Box spring or foundation. Vanity or desk. Comfy chair. Bedside/reading lamp. Laundry hamper. Closet storage solutions like a hanging closet organizer or shoe rack. Full-length mirror.[2]
Which furniture should I buy first?
You’ll want nightstands, chest of drawers, dressers, end tables, coffee tables, entry chests, etc. so start with the pieces you need most first. Avoid buying a matching bedroom set, instead think of each piece as an accent that you can layer into the look of each space.[3]
How do I settle into my first apartment?
Inspect First. Before you even move a single item into your apartment, take out your camera and walk through the apartment. Deal with Utilities. Vacuum. Move Your Belongings Into Their Rooms. Set Up Your Bed. Focus on Essentials. Work Your Way Into Living Spaces. Forward Your Mail.[4]
How can I furnish my small apartment for cheap?
Make windows taller. Choose skinny furniture. Let the light in. Keep colors light. Let your things multitask. Living room ideas: Arrange your furniture correctly. Use creative storage spaces. Organize with trays.[5]
When should you start shopping for your apartment?
60 Days Before Your Ideal Move-In Date Renters should start looking for apartments one to two months before moving out. If you look too early, the same unit you found probably won’t be available. You’d be doing more legwork than necessary.[6]
How much should I spend on my first apartment?
There’s a good rule for rent that states your monthly rent shouldn’t be more than one-third of your monthly income, and many apartment complexes and landlords follow this rule. 6 For example, if you earn $3,000 a month, you should be able to qualify for an apartment that costs $1,000 a month.[7]
What a girl needs for her first apartment?
A cake stand. So you have a way to properly display any homemade treats. A set of eight or 12 wine glasses. A beautiful area rug. A dedicated workspace. A flea market find. A nice set of hangers. One piece of art that you love. A comfortable mattress.[8]
What you need the first week in a new apartment?
Garbage bags. Trash cans. Hand soap. Cleaning supplies (like dish soap, disinfectant spray/wipes, dust spray, window cleaner, etc.). Extension cords. Surge protectors. Light bulbs. Document folders.[9]
How much should you spend on furniture?
One rule of thumb you can use to set a furniture budget is figuring your baseline monthly spending needs and multiplying that figure by three. For example, if your regular budget after buying the home will total $4,000 a month, you’d multiply by three to get $12,000.[10]
What furniture is most important?
Probably the single most important piece of furniture in any living room is the sofa. Couches tend to be the largest and most expensive pieces you will buy, and we all know how important it is to have a comfy place to rest our bodies after a long day.[11]
What pieces of furniture should you invest in?
The Sofa. Your Bed Frame and Headboard. A Desk for the Home Office. The Dining Room Table.[12]