This video from Colonial Van Lines provides budget-friendly strategies for furnishing a new apartment. It highlights smart ways to handle big-ticket purchases, such as using store coupons for bedding, reupholstering affordable couches, and utilizing store credit cards for initial appliance discounts. By making these purchases gradually, viewers can smoothly ease into their new home without breaking the bank.
Furnishing Your Apartment: Spending Strategically
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Video: Furnishing Your Apartment: Spending Strategically
Duration: ~00:59
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Furnishing
Your
Apartment:
Spending
Strategically
MoveHub.
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What are the costs of furnishing your apartment?
Altogether, the average person can spend an average of
$7,700. Here are some tips that will help you save money
furnishing your new apartment.
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Your First Big Purchase: Your Bed
Look for a bedding set that comes with at least a
comforter, fitted and flat sheets. You can always use that
40% off one-item coupon at the home goods stores.
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Your Second Big Purchase: Your Couch
Any comfy couch in good condition can be
reupholstered to your style for $50 – $400.
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Your Third Big Purchase: Cookware and Appliances
Open a credit card with the store where you plan on
buying these items. There is usually a store wide
discount that could save you hundreds on this initial
purchase.
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Furnishing Your Apartment One Step at a Time
The cost of furnishing your apartment is a pretty
hefty number when you add it up. Luckily, these
purchases can be made a little at a time as you
settle into your new space. When you start out
with some of the savvy tips we’ve provided, you’ll
be amazed at how the savings can add up too.
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Furnishing Your Apartment One Step at a Time
At Colonial Van Lines, we are always eager to set
you up for success for any transition you may
have in life. Moving into your own place is a big
one. The best part is, you don’t have to do it
alone.
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Contact a Professional Moving
Team for More Moving Hacks
For more information, contact
Colonial Van Lines today!
(800) 356-1855
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