Having bought that dream home you have been saving for all your life, it is now time to set it up to accommodate your family. Whether it is a two bedroom flat or a massive mansion, there are certain basics that are applicable equally to any home. Take care of these basics and you will never go wrong.



One of the first places to start is the bedroom. The importance of this most vital of all rooms cannot be understated. While you may be able to manage without a living room or a dining room, no one can do without a bedroom. And when you are setting up a house, it is one of the foremost requirements to be completed. Let us see how to set up this most essential part of your home.

Let us start with the most vital ingredient – the beds. Walk into any furniture store to see the huge variety on display. From wooden to wrought iron, plywood to Italian wood, box-type to platform beds, there are beds to suit each budget, need and taste. A great compliment to your bed is a nightstand or two, if you have space. You’ll want somewhere to store books and place a lamp within reach of your bed. Take your time to make your decision. Preferably carry out some preliminary research on the internet or some home décor magazines to see what the latest designs are before you hit the stores.

The next important ingredient of bedroom furniture is a closet with adequate space to store all your linen. Most houses have inbuilt closets, but in case you are amongst those who do not have one, pick one up immediately. An armoire is a great option to add storage to your bedroom, most can be used to hang clothes or fit a large TV. The drawers of the armoire are large and can fit an abundance of clothing, like a closet they can be used for a variety of tasks like storage of your bed linen, your and your spouse’s clothes, and day-to-day usage items. Attaching a mirror to the door of your closet or armoire will make it double as a dressing area as well and save you some space.

A dressing table is the next ‘must have’ in a bedroom. Depending upon the space available in your room, you can choose between a simple mirror affixed on the closet or on a wall, or go in for a completely separate dressing area. This area is generally most convenient right next to the bathroom, so all the toiletries are easily accessible from where they are most needed. The size of the mirror should match with the size of your room – an oversized mirror will look out of place in a small sized room, even though it may be the most exclusive piece around. Besides, the mirror, your dressing space should also cater for a shelf of sorts for placing toiletries of immediate use and a few drawers for the rest. Vanity sets are generally smaller and at sitting height while dressers are larger with much more drawer storage; both usually have the option to attach a mirror.

If the space allows, go for beds that have matching side tables. They are extremely useful in day-to-day use. You can use them for keeping your glasses when about to sleep, your mobile, a glass of water – anything that you would want to be handy during the night. Most come with some storage space as well in the shape of a couple of drawers or a closet, so that space is usable as well.

Having set up your bedroom, it is time to look at the other rooms. Read the other articles written by me to ease your work and get cracking with the ultimate experience.