After months of house hunting, saving and negotiating, you are now the owner of your own home. Now the fun part can really begin. Kitting out your new home is one of the best parts of the home buying process. You can decorate, buy new furniture and put your own personal stamp on the property. However, it’s likely that you won’t have an endless amount of cash to spend once you’ve bought your home. Thankfully there are plenty of ways you can kit out your home on a small budget. Continue reading to find out more.
Find Voucher Codes Online
Appliances such as fridges and vacuums are items that no home can do without. But even though they are essential, they can also be very expensive. To make these crucial items more affordable, you can use online voucher codes. These vary from site to site, but they generally provide substantial discounts you can take advantage of. This can make appliances more budget-friendly and less out of your price range. Go online and search for groupon promo codes for home appliances to get started. But don’t just stop at home appliances. You could also see if you can find voucher or promo codes for furniture and decorating supplies too. Just remember to check the expiration date and terms on the codes before using them.
Visit Charity Shops
Many people underestimate their local charity shop because they think it will be full of rubbish. But this is the wrong attitude to have. Charity shops will often sell essential home items at considerably lower prices. From tables to picture frames, your local charity shop will have a plethora of items in brilliant condition. Granted, shopping in charity shops can be hit and miss and will require patience and hard work. You might not find everything you need all at once. But the hunt can often make this shopping experience more enjoyable. Plus giving your money to a good cause will also make you feel wonderful. So head down to a charity shop near to your home and get rummaging.
Ask Your Friends and Family
If your parents or friends are having a clear out, why not ask them if you can rehome some of their unwanted belongings. They might have furniture, rugs, curtains or pillows they no longer like or need. Items such as coat hangers, plates, and glassware could also be useful for your new home. It’s unlikely your friends and family will want a lot of money for these items, especially as you are helping them get rid of them. This can be a fantastic way of saving money and getting some crucial items for your home. Just remember that some second hand items could be unsafe to use. So always check the quality before accepting to take anything.
These are just a few of the best ways you can kit out your new home and stay within budget. The last thing you want is to get into financial trouble when you should be enjoying your new home. So use these methods and make your new house a home in no time.
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I love charity shops and car boot sales! I found a gorgeous old fashioned chair for £5 once! It’s my favourite piece of furniture! xx
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I find Home Bargains a great place to look for home decorations also. They are good quality and the price always unbeatable.xx
I love car boot sales and I love negotiating over there. We got most of our decoration for the house and we paid pennies.