Buying a new home or in need of a housewarming gift? We’ve got some helpful tips and ideas to help you navigate the furnishing of your new home! Once you’ve closed and it’s time to move, these everyday essentials are not to be overlooked.

For the Entryway

First things first you want to welcome guests to your new home in style! Get your curb appeal kicked off, without breaking the bank, by adding a welcome mat. This is such an easy way to dress up your entry way and keep dirt and debris from coming in past the doorway. Once you’re inside, the decorating fun can begin! Entryway console tables should be just as functional as they are beautiful. Storage baskets are perfect additions to your entry space and fit shoes or extra blankets perfectly under the console. Trays can serve as unique accents while allowing space to be a landing zone for keys, mail or sunglasses! Don’t forget to add a personal touch with a frame. Capture sweet memories and share them with all who enter your space by adding frames throughout your home, especially at the entryway. Once you’re inside, it’s time to light the way to good vibes that are sure to be flowing throughout your home! An entryway table isn’t complete without a set of candle sticks or lanterns. Lanterns will fill the space nicely and add such unique character to your tabletop. Candlesticks in varying sizes will add height and dimension to the rest of your décor. Items such as books, house plants, décor beads or link décor sitters are perfect for filling housewarming gift baskets and can be beautifully styled to finish off your entryway decorations!

For the Kitchen

When gifting a new home owner with essentials they are sure to use every day, nothing is too basic! Items such as paper towel holders, sponge holders, utensil holders and towels might seem boring but they are true necessities every home needs. A set of everyday dishes and coffee mugs are also essential for mealtime in your new home. Combine, stack and layer a variety of textures and materials in a cohesive color palette to make shelving a visually interesting kitchen focal point, while also being completely functional! We recommend neutral color options that can mixed, matched and interchanged from every day to seasonal. Keep storage a top priority when filling your new home, even in the kitchen! Canisters to house baking items and coffee are functional yet beautiful pieces to style on your counter. Cake stands and serving boards can also double as décor on open shelving. These are also great gift items for the baker or chef, and are sure to create fun memories with for the new homeowners!

For the Living Room

As the heart of the living space, the coffee table should be well curated to achieve form and function. Candlesticks provide height interest as well as lighting, and a beautiful tray or basket is ideal for storing and hiding remotes and other electronics. Like the entryway, a living room mantle provides ultimate space for styling! Dried botanicals in a large vase, picture frames and various décor sitters will have all of your guests swooning when visiting your new home! Baskets for storing firewood or chimney accessories are a fun and modern take on a classic necessity. Complete your sofa and armchairs with plush linens, such as pillows and blankets these familiar favorites are sure to add a touch of warmth to your space and are great for gifting and receiving! However you choose to style your new home, we encourage you to have fun with it. This is such a good time to start fresh, create an inviting space for your friends, family and yourself, and create memories that will last a lifetime! Start simple, and the rest will follow with ease.

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