Many couples these days are trading in prenuptial stress for the excitement of a joint new home. That means it’s time to choose your new house furniture together, selecting functional and cozy items. If you need help, here are our tips — let’s go!
Choosing Living Room Furniture
When furnishing a new home’s living room, aim to create a warm, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere. Use functional and appealing sofas, coffee, and side tables, entertainment centers, and enough storage to minimize clutter and maximize relaxation.
The Right Sofa
As you shop for new home furniture, consider splurging on the larger, long-term pieces, such as sofas and rugs. For side tables, lamps, soft furnishings, and decor, look for affordable pieces you won’t mind updating as the seasons, trends, and your needs change. So, why not put a sofa at the top of your new home furnishing checklist?
Remember that you’re buying a couple’s couch. Choose a design, size, material, and color you both love. Options include leather and fabrics in attractive neutrals to accommodate different schemes and accents.
A sectional is a good choice if you have space, providing ample room for you, friends, family, and pets. Alternatively, two- or three-seater or modular options are perfect for smaller areas.
Coffee Tables
A coffee table can be a stylish, even sculptural feature. When choosing it, consider size, shape, and material. Select a piece that complements your sofa and other living room furniture.
Designs include traditional, rustic, contemporary, and industrial. Wood is an enduring favorite — natural, neutral, versatile, and always warm and attractive. Other options are metal and glass, suitable for industrial, modern, or Mediterranean styles, and plastic or acrylic — appealingly retro and often in unique shapes. Multifunctional designs encompass built-in storage and nesting and offer you more value for your money.
Entertainment Centers
Entertainment centers are highly functional, offering storage space for TVs, streaming devices, gaming equipment, and related accessories. They are versatile, often customizable, and can be vital accent pieces, providing eye-catching design and style.
Finding the Right Bedroom Furnishings
Your new bedroom should be inviting, romantic, comfortable, and cozy yet simple, allowing you space to rest and relax stress-free. Choose a suitably sized bed to accommodate both of you — at least a double for smaller spaces or a queen or king for larger rooms.
Choose a bed with built-in storage, such as drawers, shelves, or space under the frame to optimize efficiency. Including a wardrobe with enough space for each partner can help keep the peace. A dressing table can add interest, providing functionality and additional storage.
A Comfortable Mattress
A proper mattress is a critical item on your bedroom checklist for your new home. At the same time, shopping for a mattress is always tricky, with numerous sizes, firmness, and material options. Shopping for a couple with particular sleeping preferences can be even more challenging. Should you choose soft, hard, cooling, springs, foam, with or without edge support or motion isolation? Our advice is to shop and try out the mattresses together.
Beds
Whether a solid or storage base or a traditional frame, ensure your frame size accommodates your mattress and fits inside your bedroom. The material will depend on the room’s look and theme. Versatile metal frames can look traditional, vintage, or contemporary. Metal will be durable yet light. Wooden frames will be thicker and sturdier while also robust.
Headboards can be high, low, modern, traditional, or minimalist and made of wood, metal, fabric, leather, or upholstered materials. Frames and headboards often come in sets, or you can mix and match separates. While it’s trendy not to use one, headboards can add style, detail, impact, drama, and comfort.
Wardrobes and Dressers
Wardrobes and dressers are essential for optimizing space and keeping clothes organized. Before choosing yours, consider what you have and what you need. Will shelves suit you? Do you need hanging space? What about storing your shoes and handbags? Should you opt for hidden or exterior drawers? Is there space for swinging doors, or will sliding doors be more efficient? And what about mirrored doors, which can make a small room look much more spacious?
There’s a lot to think about with numerous sizes, materials, and finishes available, including stand-alone and fitted options. You’ll also find modular options to help you design a wardrobe layout to accommodate your needs.
Picking Out a Dining Room Aesthetic
Your dining room is another living and entertainment area that should match the living space style. For a table, consider size and shape. You might like to invest in a full-size table, even if it’s just the two of you. Alternatively, you can choose a table that seats two but extends to accommodate more. Seating can comprise chairs, benches, or both.
The table can be square, rectangular, or round, depending on your preference and available space. Dining room furniture comes in sets or mix-and-match separates. Again, the material you choose should complement your overall theme and lifestyle. Wood, metal, and glass have pros and cons and various cleaning and maintenance needs.
Buffets and Sideboards
Buffets and sideboards are ideal for entertaining if space allows. Here, you can store your dining essentials and accessories and serve food to guests in style. Pieces are usually available in various materials and designs to match your table and chairs, or you can add a separate item that blends in with your look.
Making Your House a Home
While furniture for your new house provides functionality and sets the tone, your decor, soft furnishings, and accessories turn your house into a home. So, what should you add to the furniture for your new house checklist?
Soft Furnishings
Pull your living space together with a handful of fun throw pillows — experiment with layering different textures, colors, and sizes to create a look that’s all your own. Throw pillows are also easy to incorporate seasonal shades into your living room (and bedroom) without breaking the bank.
Lighting
Create an inviting ambiance with a varied selection of lighting. Instead of settling for stark overhead lighting, light your living room with table lamps, floor lamps, or wall-mounted sconces. Not only will your room be well-lit, but thoughtful lighting will add warmth and help showcase your home decor style.
Comforting Conveniences
Little details that make coming home a pleasure include wall hooks, trays for keys and cell phones, inviting table settings, meaningful wall art and framed photos, and high-quality bedding. Finally, don’t forget your welcome mat!
Find the Perfect Furniture for Your New Home at Home Zone
If you’re wondering how to furnish a new home, look no further. At Home Zone, you’ll find everything you need and love, made well and affordable. Welcome home!
