Homistic

Moving into your first home or apartment is definitely one of the most exciting times in your life. There is nothing like having your own place to make you achieve independence and make you feel that you are starting a new chapter of your life. Now that you’ve taken care of the down payment of the mortgage or the rent, it’s time to actually furnish your place. Many first-time homeowners can find this quite confusing so here is a concise guide to make your place a real home.

When it comes to furnishing your home, there are actually 5 S’s that you need to remember. These 3 S’s will not only help you designate spaces in your home but will also help you learn what furniture and other items to buy. So what are the 5 S’s?

Basically, these stand for:

• Sleep
• Study (or work)
• Snack
• Sanitize
• Sit or socialize

These are the five activities that you will be doing in your home so you have to set up spaces where you can do each of them. In the bedroom, try to add accessories like table lamps and headboard lights. These are ideal for those who like to do a bit of reading before bedtime. For studying and working, you don’t need a separate room to have your privacy. You can simply choose a quiet corner of the house and equip it with your desk, computer and chair. Organizing furniture like shelves or filing cabinets are also great. Naturally, your kitchen will be the place where you do most of your snacking or dining. Stick to kitchenware that you actually use not those that you feel you ought to have. Bathrooms should also contain items that you use to clean the house, such as mops, brooms, etc. As for your sitting or living room, invest in coffee tables, lamps and comfortable chairs to make the room more lived in.