How much should a new homebuyer budget for furniture?

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 6:32 am

Master Bedroom – Bed, Nightstands, Chest, Dresser, TV and stand, decor
Family room – couch/sofa, loveseat, TV and entertainment unit, decor
Living room – chairs and other seating, tables, decor
Kitchen – table and chairs
Dining room – hutch, formal table and chairs

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Prof. Precise, Ph.d says:

November 30, 2009 at 6:32 am

You’re looking at about $10,000 depending on where you’re shopping and the TV’s you’re looking at. (Don’t waste your money on anything other than HD ready flat-panels)

MB about $1,500 (Target) to $3,000 (Pier 1)
FR – say 800-1200 for couch/loveseat, 1000 for entertainment unit, 1,000 for the TV and say $500 for other decor (adds up quick)
Living Room, 800-1600 for couch/lovseat, 2 chairs at $200 a piece, $600 for tables and decor
Kitchen, figure on $400 – $1200
Dining Room – formal table & chairs and coordinated hutch, could be anywhere from $1500 to $5000
ulmets says:

November 30, 2009 at 6:32 am

This can vary GREATLY depending on your style, preferences (size/brand), how much decor, and whether you buy things discount/sale/used.

However, ballpark numbers:

Master bedroom — $3K-6K (including mattress and bedding)
Family room — $4-6K
Living room — $2-4K
Kitchen — $100-1K
Dining room — $1K-4K

Basically, $10K will get a full house of decent stuff, and about $20K for more luxurious, but still moderate range stuff. You can easily double that amount if you want really nice furniture… And you could easily spend that much ($40K) per room for high end stuff.

If you are willing to really shop sales/buy used, you can furnish a house for about $6-7K… However, be sure to learn enough about furniture that you can be sure you’re getting decent quality pieces.
ckimble22 says:

November 30, 2009 at 6:32 am

We aren’t looking to be featured on any decorating shows or anything, but probably closer to Pier 1 than garage sale quality. I failed to mention that registries will likely take care of tableware, small appliances, bedding, etc (pretty much everything but the big stuff). I was thinking around $10k myself, with a little wiggle room. My thoughts were:
3k for Master
3k for Family
1k for Living
3k for Dining & Kitchen (assuming we have a Dining)
Guest rooms (if any) would be taken care of as well

Also, I live near Chicago, not California, NYC or Milan. I would imagine that would affect the budget somewhat.
Any revised thoughts?
yellowcabbie says:

November 30, 2009 at 6:32 am

You may also want to check out http://www.homelement.com
Shop around and decide on the style that you like.

Good luck!

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Finding and choosing the right kind of Bar Stools or counter stools for your bar, home or your kitchen is an important part choice, as many different sizes, materials, finishes and colors.
First of all, decide if you are choosing Counter Stools or Bar Stools, as they are somewhat different. Bar stools are usually a little taller, by around 4 inches. A good measurement to consider is to make sure that the stool's cushion or seat is about 10 to 12 inches from the underside of the bar or counter. That way, you know that you and your guests will be seated comfortably and have suitable leg room while seated.
Sometimes you may want to go with backless stools, if you don't have a lot of space or room. They have no backs or arms and so they are easier to move around.
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Of course, seating comfortably will be different for everyone, but if you sit and see the foot rest height is good for you, it will probably do for most. Unless you are getting custom bar stools made for you, you have to get them with the foot rests as they are.
Take your measurements with you when you go shopping and know the heights of the counter or bar surface and underside and ask for help from the salesperson if you are not sure of what sizes to get.
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