You might want to get some new furniture if you are moving to a new house. Otherwise, the house might not feel new at all. However, you should also look to bring in a bit of elegance along with the furniture, and at the same time, you probably want to stick to a budget. Sounds tough? Well, it is, but it need not be so.
Here is a complete guide on how to furnish your new house on a budget, while keeping things classy and elegant.
The Bedroom
The first thing you need in your bedroom is a bed. And for a little under $800, you can get yourself a nice king-size bed. Add $500 more, and you can get a more elegant version of the bed of the same size. A Barber oak king-size bed will cost something around $1,200.
Double beds will cost you almost the same as the king-size ones. Single beds can cost anything from $350 to $750. You can also get smaller single beds (3 ft) for under $200. Children’s bunk beds will cost you $450 to $840, depending on the size and design.
You can get oak wardrobes for $700 to $1,800. Go for anything under $800 when it comes to wardrobes since you are on a budget.
Apart from all this, you can also opt for side or lamp tables for under $200, and a chest of drawers for under $700, depending on the size. Then, you can work on the decor inside your bedroom if you want.
The Living Room
The living room is all about making yourself feel good. You should not go overboard with the number of items in it. For that, you have to prioritize four things while choosing the furniture in your living room. These include a sofa set, a center or coffee table, storage units, and a TV unit.
Let us start with the sofas.
For a small to medium-sized house, go for a simple three-seater sofa, which can cost you something around $1,500. You can get them for a little over a thousand dollars too if you can compromise on the style or design a little. For large houses, you might be able to accommodate a nice chaise sofa that will cost you a little over two thousand dollars.
Next comes the coffee table. It can cost you anything between $400 - $600. A coffee table with a glass top will cost a little more than the regular ones. Feel free to add a nice side table for another $200.
A chest of drawers made from the finest oak can cost around $800. The price will vary slightly depending on the size of these storage units. However, given the use of oak in these things, their price is quite justifiable.
The price of TV units can vary greatly, depending on the design. A simple one will cost you around $400 while more elegant and expensive ones are available near the $800 mark.
Apart from all this, you can also consider getting a couple of armchairs, a bookshelf, a few more side tables, and so on, as long as you have the budget. You can check out this link for more information on the various types of living room furniture that you can get.
The Dining Room
The dining room should have a mix of both elegance as well as utility. Since you are on a budget, you should focus more on the utility side of things and make elegance your second priority.
A normal four-seater dining table will cost you $400. Four-seater oak dining sets can cost you anything from $700 to $1400. Six-seaters will cost you $200 more, while eight or ten seaters can trouble your wallets. You could also get a marble table for something around $1500, and add some chairs to that setup.
Then, for a little over a thousand dollars, you can get wine or display cabinets for your dining room. Price will increase slightly if you opt for larger sizes of them. Sideboards will cost you anything from $700 to $900.
After you are done with the essentials, you can then look towards decor items for your dining room. Focus more on the lighting inside the room if possible. Better lighting will help elevate the overall appeal of this wonderful furniture. Afterward, you can decide to decorate the dining table, based on the occasion or event.
So what do you think? Initially, everything listed here might seem too expensive to be called a ‘budget’ setup. However, these items will be perfect if you are aiming for ‘elegance on a budget.’ And you can always opt for cheaper versions of these items for a lot less.
