Thanks all for the answers so far - much appreciated! I may be a little overzealous as I've finally been excited to own and organize a place for the first time with decent financial means, so I appreciate all of the comments from you wiser folks. So from what I'm hearing, the common recommendation is to think frugally for my first place.
I am pretty set on getting a sort of style in the space. Aside from what I can find at IKEA and Structube and the occasional finds in estate sales, second hand stores, etc, does anyone have any recommendations for other places/brands where I can find cheap, decent quality pieces with a modern/clean/Scandinavian look?
For other household goods, any opinions on what I shouldn't skimp out on? I'm thinking kitchen knives and smaller appliances I would spend a little more on.
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Originally Posted by GGG
How do you currently furnish where you live?
Given your 2-5 year timeline I would treat the furnishing like I would you currently do. Use your existing furniture until you figure out what you want to upgrade. It's not fun like buying a bunch of stuff but if you learn what you want in the space first you will save a lot of money in the long run.
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I currently live in a partially (pretty much fully) furnished place. I have a couple of items that I've purchased as an upgrade for particular spaces. The reason I am also looking to buy mostly new stuff is because I will not be able to take most of the furniture/household goods with me.