Your First Home Checklist: Essential Furniture for Dining, Living, and Bedroom

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but knowing where to start with furnishing it can be intimidating. With countless decisions to make, having the right furniture is important for creating a comfortable and stylish home. If you have just bought your first home, or are soon to be a homeowner, we have written a guide that will help you pick essential pieces from Shackletons you need for your home!

Dining Room

Gallery Direct Hatfield Dining Table

Here at Shackletons, we stock a lot of amazing dining table options for first-time homeowners; one of our favourites is the Gallery Direct Hatfield Dining Table. This table is made from oak veneers, giving you the look and quality of oak without the high price point. Its simple design makes it perfect to grow with your home; it will blend in with most décor styles and can seat 6 comfortably.

Gallery Direct Millican Dining Chair Chrome / Light Grey

Now you have your dining table, the next step is chairs. At Shackletons, we have a huge collection of chairs perfect for a first home, like the Gallery Direct Millican Dining Chair Chrome / Light Grey. These dining chairs, upholstered in a light grey fabric with slim tapered bright chrome legs, are ideal for a first home. The simple design paired with the versatile grey fabric means that these chairs will look good in your dining room or kitchen with whatever you decorate them with.

Living Room

Gallery Direct Gateford Sofa 3 Seater Natural

When you buy your first sofa, try and remember that this is an investment, not only in the look of your home but in comfort. The Gallery Direct Gateford Sofa 3 Seater Natural is a great first sofa. This sofa is upholstered in a beautiful soft grey fabric with deep seat and back cushions, the turned wooden legs echo the shape of the gently tapered arms in a lovely design detail.

Kettle Interiors CL Large TV Unit

A well-organised living room requires a functional and stylish media unit. The Gallery Direct Eton Media Unit Prairie is an excellent addition to your home. This unit has adjustable shelves and a single cupboard, meaning you can easily hide away any untidy wires or media devices. Its neutral design ensures it complements your other furniture without overwhelming the room.

Gallery Direct Blair Round Coffee Table Oak

A coffee table is a nice addition to your living room. The Gallery Direct Tufnell Coffee Table is both functional and stylish. The angular legs and frame around the tabletop are made of black metal, whilst the top is made from faux timber. This is also part of our flat pack range, meaning easy delivery and assembly. Whether you’re placing your morning coffee, books, or decorative items, this table offers the perfect surface.

Bedroom

Gallery Direct Marlowe 2 Drawer Bedstead 5′ Taupe

A good night’s sleep starts with a comfortable bed. The Gallery Direct Marlowe 2 Drawer Bedstead in Taupe is an ideal choice for your first bedroom. The bed has a beautifully upholstered headboard adding extra comfort and two hidden drawers for extra storage. The taupe colour adds a calming, neutral tone to your room, helping you create a serene environment.

Bell & Stocchero Como Nightstand 1 Drawer

Pair your bed with the Bell & Stocchero Como Nightstand. This nightstand offers a simple yet elegant design with one drawer, providing just enough space for your bedside essentials. It is crafted using grade-A European solid oak and finished with a natural oil for added protection from stains and wear. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller bedrooms, and the sleek design ensures it will fit beautifully in your room.

Kettle Interiors Parker Natural 2 Door Wardrobe

A wardrobe is a must-have for any bedroom. The Gallery Direct Ashdown 2 Door Wardrobe Natural offers ample space to store your clothes, shoes, and accessories. This wardrobe is made from oak veneers, black metal underframe, and matching door knobs. This wood veneer has unique random knots, giving this wardrobe a charming rustic look. Inside the wardrobe is a rail and shelf, meaning that you can easily store clothes, shoes, and other essentials.

Creating a Comfortable and Stylish First Home

Furnishing your first home is about more than just buying furniture—it’s about creating a home that reflects your personality and meets your needs. Shackletons Home and Garden offers a wide range of high-quality furniture options that can help you transform your new house into a home. By starting with essential pieces for your dining room, living room, and bedroom, you can build a foundation of comfort and style that will serve you for years to come.

Visit our showroom and see what we have to offer. If you have an enquiry, contact us via email at hello@shackletons.co.uk or call us on 01200 444488, and a member of our team will be happy to help.