Live in a Space for a Few Months Before Making Big Purchases

Resist the urge to buy everything on day one. Live in the space first and learn how you actually use it: where natural light falls, which corners stay cold, where you spend the most time, what storage you actually need.

Furniture bought for a space you understand fits far better than furniture bought for a space you imagine. Give yourself a few months with the bare essentials before committing to expensive pieces you might regret.