You might be looking forward to putting the finishing touches on your home, but before all of that, you need to furnish your house to make it comfortable and functional. However, you’ll quickly discover that furnishing a home–whether an apartment or multi-level property–is pricey. So, how can you furnish your home without breaking the bank or busting your budget?
Get Donations
Your friends and family will have something in their garage or attic they are desperate to get rid of, and you can be the person who takes it off their hands. From old furniture to curtains or a washer and dryer, you might be able to get donations from your nearest and dearest to help you furnish your home without spending a penny. Of course, you’ll need to find a way to get it to your home, but considering they’re giving it to you, you may as well pick it up.
Find Discount Parts and Pieces
There could be some parts of your home requiring more attention than others. You want your house to be perfect as soon as possible, so fixing these issues is a must. But, you don’t know any professionals yet and have enough to pay for, so hiring a handyman is out of the question. Instead, resources like PlumbersStock offer a huge selection of everyday household parts and pieces. You can order and install them yourself, which teaches you some DIY skills at the same time.
Repurpose Your Things
You don’t need to look far to find some essentials, especially if you’re worried about your home decor. If you have a sewing machine and a creative eye, learning how to upcycle clothes could be the perfect solution. This way, you’re not just throwing out old clothes or bed sheets. You’re giving them a new lease on life by transforming them into something else, such as throw rugs or table runners.
Compare Prices
There are plenty of online platforms to compare prices to find the best deals on your household essentials. If you find a sofa you like, see if you can get it cheaper elsewhere. The same goes for white goods like refrigerators or washing machines. Even if you can’t find the same model and brand for cheaper, you may find a product that looks enough like what you had in mind, and if you do your research, you might get it for a fraction of the price.
Use Online Marketplaces
You can also use online marketplaces, like Facebook, to find budget furniture from people who want to give away or sell for much cheaper than what they paid. These resources can also introduce you to warehouses that have piles of stock and are happy to sell their furniture at a lower price than what you’d find at your typical furniture store.
Furnished
There are a few things you need in your home as soon as you move in. These include your bed (and mattress), sofa, and somewhere to sit and eat dinner. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy these essentials as long as you know where to look and who to call.
… and with all these tips, you are set on the right path to furnish your home without breaking the bank! Let me know if you have additional tips and ideas to include. Until next post, happy furnishing!
