Consider your lifestyle
Do you plan to have a family or do you already have children? Do you have pets? Are you planning to move soon? These factors may affect the features of the furniture you buy today.

Prioritize your furniture purchasesDecide which items of furniture you want or need most, and buy those first. Then build around them. You don't have to furnish the whole house at once. Are key spaces empty? Are certain pieces worn or in need of replacement? Have you been yearning for a particular item?

Determine your furniture budgetNo matter how much or how little you want to spend on furniture, you can find good values that suit your style in any price category.