One of the most exciting aspects of married life is the prospect of having a shared home together after the wedding. Putting together your household as a married couple can be one of the most fun, exciting, and rewarding parts of your new life. It can also cause unnecessary confusion and stress, if you don’t plan for some issues.
Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your new household together:
Bringing Everything Together
As far as furniture pieces go, it can feel overwhelming to begin your new life with two beds, two coffee tables, two dining tables, two sofas, 12 chairs, etc. It?s a good idea to plan ahead as much as possible regarding which pieces you will use in your new household, so you don?t need to do double-duty when you?re moving all that furniture. Don?t forget that you might have friends and family who could use some of your duplicate items. If not, perhaps you could store some things in your attic or repurpose them for other uses in the house. The smaller dining table could become a kitchen table, for instance, or an extra coffee table might make a great piece for the porch. You can also choose to donate unwanted items to a local charity, have a yard sale or put some things up for sale in the local classified ads for some extra money.
Remember that this is supposed to be a fun time in your lives, so don?t let extra furniture bring you down. If you?re finding that none of your furniture options fit your style as a couple, just use some of th...