Furnishing Your Home On A Budget

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Let’s say you moved into your new place but the cost of moving took about a chunk out of your moving expenses. You must be weary about what it will cost to furnish your place. No worries! I’ll share my secrets about how I furnished my one-bedroom apartment for almost little to nothing.

Living on your own can be extremely costly if you’re not prepared. This is why furnishing your home on a budget can save you in the long run.

Make Marketplace Your Bestfriend

Not only does Facebook Marketplace have the most affordable used furniture, but they also have free things as well. A lot of people do move-out sales and are just trying to get everything out, so they’ll give it away for free, first come first serve. I got my beautiful washer and dryer set for $500 dollars and it’s good as new. They also delivered it to my door for an extra $50. Of course, you must check any and everything you buy from FB Marketplace fully and thoroughly before you take it home, but this is THE perfect place to furnish your home on a tight budget. Don’t sleep on Facebook Marketplace, they have some very nice things.

Find A Staging Company

Find an interior designer or a real estate agent who knows an interior designer in your area. One of their duties includes staging houses for showings and they more than likely have loads of furniture with no intention of using any of it. I came in contact with an interior designer in my area. She had a storage unit full of brand-new furniture, so she gave me a beautiful, unused couch (loveseat) for free as long as I had a way to pick it up, and best believe I found a way! Reach out to an interior designer, they usually are willing to let things go, but if not offer a small price you might be willing to pay. Something is better than nothing.

Stay Away from Expensive Furniture Stores

Make sure to go to thrift stores and discounted stores. Places like Ikea, Wayfair, or Ashley Furniture Homestore will rip your pockets apart–even with a coupon code. Go to a local thrift store or a store like Big Lots. Just because the store is affordable does not mean it will have rinky-dink items. Don’t hesitate to take a look.

Ask A Family Member/Friend

Don’t mark this off of the list of furnishing your home on a budget. Someone you know might have furniture that they no longer want or may be willing to get rid of. It doesn’t hurt to ask, plus they’ll more likely to give it to you or for a small exchange.

Thanks for reading!