New home? No worries! Kit your entire home out with the essentials from our Furniturebox collection for on trend and affordable furniture. The best news? You can do it for less than £3K!
So you’ve just moved into a new home. Maybe you’ve bought it, maybe you’re renting. Maybe you’ve got a few bits, or maybe you have no furniture at all. But you want to kit it out and look great without spending a fortune? On it.
Fitting out your first home of your own can be a bit daunting. I want you to know it doesn’t have to be scary! You can get good quality furniture for every single room, in the latest looks, in one weekend, without the huge price tag. I’ve done all the hard work for you by pulling together some essential shopping lists for on-trend looks that come in under the £3,000 mark. And that’s including some outdoor seating, too! Order it all before 8pm and have it next working day with free delivery. Sorted.
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How Much Does It Cost To Furnish A House In The UK?
One of the first questions many homeowners and renters ask is: how much does it cost to furnish a house? The answer depends on the size of your property, the furniture you already own, and the style you're aiming for.
Buying everything at once can quickly add up, with many people spending £5,000 or more on sofas, beds, dining furniture, storage and home office essentials. That's why choosing affordable, high-quality furniture makes such a difference. With careful planning, it's possible to furnish an entire home for under £3,000 without compromising on style or functionality.
New Home Considerations Before You Buy Your Furniture
Budget How much can you realistically afford? Decide now to avoid the nervous bank-balance checking later on.
Available Space What do you realistically have space for? Measure up. Check the measurements of any furniture you want to buy to make sure it’ll fit and use masking tape to map it out on the floor.
What Interior Design Styles Do You Like? What do you want your home to look like? Have a think before you start of the sort of styles you like best. Here are some big 2025 trend ideas to look up for some inspiration.
- White and grey minimalism,
- Warm neutrals,
- Industrial,
- Scandi / Japandi,
- Cottage farmhouse,
- Bold and colourful maximalist
How To Pick Furniture That Goes Together As a quick starter for ten, pick items with similar colour tones or matching materials and they will instantly look like they belong together. We’ve got more detailed info in some of our other blogs linked at the end of this page.
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First Home Furniture Checklist
If you're moving into your first home, it can be difficult to know where to start. Prioritise the furniture you'll use every day before thinking about decorative extras. We’ve created a whole separate blog on this, but here’s a starter for ten.
Essential First Home Furniture:
- Bed and mattress
- Bedside tables
- Chest of drawers or wardrobe storage
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- TV unit
- Dining table and chairs
- Desk and office chair (if working from home)
- Outdoor seating (if you have a garden or balcony)
Once you've covered the essentials, you can gradually add side tables, shelving, mirrors and accessories as your budget allows.
New Home Furniture Essentials For A Warm Neutrals Style
If warm neutrals are your style, I’ve pulled together a shopping list of all the essential furniture items for an on-trend home look from our Furniturebox range, all for under £3K!
- Sofa: Teddy White Boucle 3 Seater Sofa £599.99
- TV unit: Bisset Off White & Wood Effect Storage TV Stand Sideboard £199.99
- Coffee table: Penrose Oak Effect Round Wood Pedestal Coffee Table £239.99
- Double bed: Declan Oak Stain Solid Pine Bed Frame £209.99
- Chest of drawers: Bisset Off White & Wood Effect Chest of 5 Drawers £399.99
- 2 x bedside tables: Bisset Off White & Wood Effect Storage Bedside Table £104.99 each, £209.98 total
- Mirror: Emma 60cm Round Gold Frame Wall Mirror £59.99
- Dining table and chairs set: Koko Round Wood Dining Table & 4 Corona Beige Faux Leather Dining Chairs £434.99
- Bar chairs: 2x Corona Beige Faux Leather Bar Chairs £134.99
- Desk: Kendrick 120cm Oak Top Black Legs Desk £139.99
- Office chair: Tessa Brown Velvet and Silver Office Chair £99.99
- Garden seating: Belize Outdoor 2 Seat Beige Rattan Bistro Set + Table £239.99
- Total = £2969.87
New Home Furniture EssentialsFor A Chic Black & Glass Look
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And if chic black, wood and glass if more your thing, here’s a list of all the essential furniture items for a modern industrial home, again from the Furniturebox range and all coming in under £3K.
- Sofa: Kit Grey Velvet 3 Seater Sofa £549.99
- TV unit: Kafe Black Metal TV Sideboard £189.99
- Coffee table: Novara Black And Glass Round Coffee Table £159.99
- Double bed: Declan Dark Grey Solid Pine Bed Frame £179.99
- Chest of drawers: Ivala Black Chest of 6 Drawers £499.99
- 2 x bedside tables: Urbi Black Metal Bedside Table £94.99 each, £189.98 total
- Mirror: Emma 60cm Round Black Frame Wall Mirror £59.99
- Dining table & chairs set: Novara Black Leg Round Glass Dining Table & 4 Milan Black Faux Leather Dining Chairs £329.99
- Bar chairs: 2x Milan Black Faux Leather Bar Chairs £124.99
- Desk: Kendrick 120cm Black Top Black Legs Desk £139.99
- Office chair: Rosco Black Faux Leather Office Chair £159.99
- Office storage: Teksi Black Metal Locker 2 Door Sideboard Cabinet £134.99
- Garden seating: Algarve Beige Rattan 2 Seat Outdoor Bistro Set + Table £239.99
- Total = £2959.86
It’s All About The Adaptability
We’re not a one-size-fits-all kind of place. The above example shopping lists include things you might not need and miss things you do. You can swap out the desk + chair combos for a single bed and still keep the price under £3k! Don’t need bar chairs? Swap them out for more storage or a side table.
Download Our Handy Home Mover's Checklist
We’ve created a simple checklist to help you plan your furniture and style a cohesive, beautiful home, without breaking the budget - download it here!
Moving Home? We’ve Got Your Back
Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do in life. We want to take as much of the hassle and worry out of the furniture shopping experience as we can. We offer free next day delivery on most of our items if your order before 8pm (some conditions apply – check delivery page for full details). We also offer free returns on a most of our products. We offer 1 and 2 year warranties on everything (product-depending) and you can spread the cost with our easy finance plans. Having your dream home really can be that simple. Plus, our fantastic customer success team are on the end of the phone should you need us, so start shopping today!
FAQs About Furnishing A New Home
How much should I budget to furnish a new home?
Many people spend between £3,000 and £10,000 depending on property size and furniture quality. Careful planning can significantly reduce costs.
What furniture should I buy first when moving house?
Start with a bed, sofa, storage furniture and dining set before adding decorative pieces.
Is it cheaper to buy furniture as a set?
Buying coordinated furniture collections or bundles can often be more cost-effective than purchasing individual pieces separately.
How can I furnish a house cheaply?
Set a budget, focus on essentials first, choose versatile furniture and gradually add accessories over time.
