Emily Chan
Moving into your first apartment or newly purchased home is one of life’s greatest milestones. While it may be exciting, the process can also be stressful.
You are faced with the overwhelming task of furnishing an entire blank space. The possibilities are endless. So, where do you even begin?
Here are a few tips on how to properly furnish your home. Keep these tips in mind to avoid breaking the bank and making some expensive mistakes.
Measure Your Rooms
Don’t rely on your eye to determine whether a new sofa or coffee table will fit in your place. Figuring out scale can be tricky, especially when you’re looking at furniture online.
Before you place your order, take measurements of your rooms to ensure that the pieces you buy will fit appropriately. Thinking that an item will fit is very different from knowing that it will.
You also want the room to have a nice flow and be able to move freely around your space. If your pieces are crammed together, the room won’t feel comfortable. So, save yourself the stress and hassle of discovering your furniture isn’t suitable by knowing your measurements well ahead of the delivery date.
Establish Your Budget Before Making Purchases
Without a plan or budget in place, costs can rack up fast. The key to saving some money is to be strategic about your purchases.
Sign up for Chip Chick’s newsletter and get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
