6 Must Have Pieces of Furniture for Every New Home

Congratulations on your new home! Don’t stress out about your new home looking like a masterpiece from day one. It takes time and money to get all the pieces you want for each room. You definitely don’t want to fill up space with just cheap furniture to fill it. Keep your overall vision for your home in the forefront of your mind and pick up new pieces when you find exactly what you are looking for and when you have the money to spend.

Before you fully move in though, there are certain essential pieces of furniture you will want in place from the get go. Here are the 6 must have pieces of furniture for every new home interior design.

1. A Couch

The couch is usually one of the first purchases for a new home. You need somewhere to sit and relax after a long day, right?

Couches come in all sorts of sizes and styles so there is so many to choose from. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the colors and patterns work with your overall vision for the room and that it is the right size for your needs. If you have a large family, a tiny two-seater is not going to help much with the seating shortage.

One type of couch that is growing in popularity is cowhide leather couch. The combination of cowhide print and leather into cowhide furniture adds some texture into the space. The softness of the cowhide print contrasts nicely with the smoother leather finish of the couch adding an interesting level to the design.

It is a sophisticated look that goes well with some many different aesthetics. The added texture also enhances the comfort of the couch or chair. You will love snuggling up in it and reading your favorite book this winter. You can also get a couch or chair completely covered in cowhide which will give you even softer snuggling. Cowhide furniture is not just for western style or country living style rooms.

2. A Coffee Table

Not everyone is pro coffee table, but they can really add some extra dimension to your living room or family. Not only do they have a utilitarian purpose – providing space for cups and snacks – but they also set a stylish tone as well. An elegant looking coffee table is a great place to artfully display books or magazines.

3. A Dining Table and Chairs

Eating on the floor or on the couch will get tiresome quick so another early purchase needs to be a dining table and chairs or a kitchen table if you have a eat-in kitchen. Pick the right size for your family and always make sure you have enough chairs. When choosing the style of dining table chairs, consider how much wear and tear the furniture will be under so you buy something that will last you a long time. Also choose a set that accompanying pieces like a buffet or china cabinet that you like so you can go back and them when you are ready to finish the room.

4. Entertainment Center/Bookshelves

Another essential purchase is an entertainment center and/or bookshelves for your television, stereo and all your CDs, movies and books. Otherwise you will live surrounded by piles which has bad for stress. A console table can also work if you don’t have a lot of space. Many of them are built with drawers and cabinets.

5. Extra Seating for Entertainment

If you are anxious to show off your new home to your family and friends then you will need to make sure you have enough seating for everyone. Besides a couch, think about adding a loveseat and/or a couple of reading chairs. It will make the room feel even cozier. If you don’t have a lot of space for extra seating, you can also purchase a bench or ottoman instead that can serve a dual purpose of seating and storage. Floor pillows and bean bag chairs can also work well in a more fun and casual space.

6. A Bed and Dresser

And of course it goes without saying that you will need a bed and dresser for everyone living in your new home. If money is tight at first, just get the mattresses and have some place to store clothes until you can properly outfit each bedroom properly. For each bedroom, take into consider the personality of the person who will be sleeping there so they feel a connection to their new bedroom.

Cowhide rugs are also a great addition to any new home. They work well in both neutral and boldly colored and patterned spaces. If you are really gun shy about color, but know your living room needs a little something extra, then use a cowhide rug to add that little pop of color. A brindle or tri-color cowhide rug can bring in some different shades of black, white and brown that will bring some interesting contrast to the space without going with a really bold color like orange or purple.

For example, a soft black and white cowhide rug can give a luxurious feel to an otherwise stark room while a tawny brindle cowhide can offer some fun contrast to gray walls and black furniture. If you want something a little on the funky side, you can include acid wash or dyed cowhide rugs.

On the flip side though, cowhide rugs can also complement other colors and patterns too. It is all just about balance. Make sure there is a color or two that runs through each piece.

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