So youre in your brand-new apartment or house.
But take my advice: buying everything you want right away is a mistake.
Its worth taking some time to get to know your new place before filling it with furniture or appliances.
While youre at it, start stocking up on pantry staples.
Same goes for stuff like vacuums, ironing boards, water pitchers, etc.
Ive purchased the lower-cost vacuum before.
It sucksbut not in the good way.
BUY: That one luxury you wanted in your previous home.
(I kept telling myself it wasntthatbad.)
Do you know what I love most in my current apartment?My new, comfortable sofa.Its soft!
I can lean against the arms without getting poked by plywood!
Its deep enough for me to curl up in it if I want to!
I know youve got some luxury or upgrade that youve never bought for yourself.
Maybe its a set of really good sheets.
Maybe its a set of extra-long bath towels.
Go buy it, or figure out how to save up for it.
Itll make your life so much better.
At least not until you figure out your new homes natural traffic patterns and gathering areas.
Give yourself at least a month in your new space prior to beginning adding new furniture.
Its worth the wait.
Maybe this means making sure every bathroom has a trashcan with a lineranda lid.
Maybe this means stocking up on coffee if youre a tea drinker, or vice versa.
(Dont forget the sugar and creamer.)
AVOID: Buying too many decorations.
I know you want to decorate your home, butas with the furniture suggestionits really better if you wait.
Part of moving into a new home is understanding that it comes with new experiences.
Maybe your kids will bring home paintings or clay sculptures from their new school.
Maybe your new friend will give you a decorative owl sculpture for your birthday.
(you’re free to take this both literally and metaphorically.)
