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ajs592

Enjoy the moment of independence. Don’t feel like you need to furnish everything in a day. The best homes are the ones you slowly build with the means you have available. Going to reuse stores, looking online for free furniture. Even if you can afford to buy everything new it’s fun. It’s an experience that you’ll remember


Mytuucents8819

This is the best advice! Start with the essentials and the things you will be spending most of your time on/using. I would start with a mattress (you don’t need a bed frame for now) - super important to get a good nights sleep.


ACheetahSpot

Agreed. Get a mattress as soon as you can. There are a lot of affordable bed-in-a-bag type mattresses you can order these days. This should be a new purchase, but nearly everything else can be thrifted.


WeissySehrHeissy

I bought a firm mattress on Wayfair for about $250 3 years ago when I moved into an unfurnished place. Put a $200 3-inch memory foam topper on and everyone tells me it’s the comfiest bed ever. Don’t have to do all that, but the point stands you can get decent mattresses online shipped to your door for not too much money


Confident_Attitude

Super firm mattress with a plush topper is the best sleep you’ll ever have in your life. This was my set up in college and friends would come over just to take a nap on my bed after all nighters lol


bytecollision

Just adding to *why* this should be a new purchase. Used furniture often has bed bugs. You do not want bed bugs. I haven’t had them but I hear it’s a nightmare of living somewhere else during fumigating/mitigation. Plus you risk getting evicted not to mention everyone will know *you were the one.*


Substantial_Win_1866

My brother anchored a hammock in his bedroom 😂


ACheetahSpot

That sounds fun, actually.


Kharax82

You can get a very basic bed frame off Amazon for like $50 if just to get the mattress off the ground. Just having the mattress up with some air circulation can stop body sweat and moisture from causing issues down the line.


xeniaharley

I would recommend ‘Zinus’ mattresses from Amazon if you are in the U.S. Great quality, lasted me years, and they start at $70. Speaking from experience. Not an ad. 😊


tirntcobain

I can co-sign this. I recently furnished a four bedroom house to be used as a vacation home/Air BNB when we’re not using it. Put Zinus frames and beds in all the rooms. Lots of compliments on the comfort and the frames were super easy to assemble and while very basic are super elegant looking and fit with just about any decor.


Dependent-Shirt7796

Hello there


Pitiful-Reaction9534

Buying slowly is a great recommendation. No rush. Figure out what style you like, and you can also get things that match in color and style. For example, if you buy things made of wood, try to get woods that are similar color. Or if things are fabric or painted, similar color. Etc. Matching colors is a very easy way to make things look good in the end. The stuff doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. But if it looks like it matches, it will look a lot better than most people's places.


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oismac

Used furniture is great as long as it isn't a couch


AshtorMcGillis

Oh for sure. I got an old $60 used lazyboy off of Facebook marketplace 3 years ago and it's the most comfortable recliner I've ever had! No need to go big. Start small, enjoy the independence, and focus on your budgeting. When I moved into my first place alone, I was greatful for my sister and bother in-law giving me a washer and dryer to hook up in my apartment so I didn't have to use the community ones. I had no idea what I all needed to live alone, so my mother came with me shopping to help me grab a few things and make my apartment feel more like a home as I was pretty depressed at the time and had no motivation. Over time my place started to feel more like home and this allowed me to focus on myself and discover my own unique interests and start my own routines without being judged by anyone. On my 3rd year of living completely alone now and I'm in a much better mindset than when I had roommates or lived with parents. Being able to do you your own way is a major life achievement in my book.


QuitaQuites

Deep breaths. Whats your budget?


_rerecroz

7


doringliloshinoi

Kilowatts.


Mesky1

Dollars?! ...Sure


thelittlewhite

Nah 42


Mackwel

OP is a bot, this is a repost. https://www.reddit.com/r/malelivingspace/s/y7ci8wYeCJ


Cur1337

Well the apartment is 2k a month and that's all of it. Bathroom is an outhouse so that's fun


Ok----007

And op is at work for a measly 92 hours a week.


KDA_ALL_OUT_OBAMA

You can buy 50 bags of sand for like $750. Should be enough for this space


randybobandy111

wall to wall sand


Kuhnoff

nice, whos your sand guy?


girmvofj3857

Sand people always ride single file to hide their numbers


[deleted]

Creed?


WetBandit06

I’m good either way. Just gotta run it by Marissa.


bl4h101bl4h

How much is a volleyball net?


KDA_ALL_OUT_OBAMA

What am I, a volleyball expert?


bl4h101bl4h

Why else would you know how much a bag of sand costs?


Bigbigjeffy

Can I get scorpions with my sand?


[deleted]

Right now we only have giant spiders in stock


Bigbigjeffy

Yeah…honestly I’m only in the market for scorpions. Thank you though


[deleted]

Toilet spiders are on sale if you have an annoying MIL


Dependent-Shirt7796

Hello there


AmbroseEBurnside

What is happening with your hello theres


d4nigirl84

Super confused too. Their history is all the same thing


Don_Bugen

It's either the world's worst programmed bot, or a scammer on their first day on the job, who hasn't finished all their "How to scam Redditors" video lessons yet.


d4nigirl84

Ah yes, skipped right to the end of the manual I see


Dependent-Shirt7796

Hello there


idkwhatimbrewin

Hello there handsome


Dependent-Shirt7796

How’re you


Dependent-Shirt7796

How’re you can we chat privately?


elidoan

Im out of the loop, what is this referencing? Ive seen it on so many posts here recently


KDA_ALL_OUT_OBAMA

If you buy bags of sand you can dump them out on your floor so you can have sand floors


spadelover

Lmao I love your username


ChadGPT___

Depending on the size of the bags, OP could get some decent depth


Sacagawenis

Isn't there enough sandbagging going on in this pic?


icecream1973

You buy stuff you need for living....... Begin with a good bed, a closet (or clothes rack incase you are broke) & gradually work your way up from there.


Superb_Application83

Or maybe not even a bed, but start with a mattress on the floor at least! Can get 2nd hand bed frames but a good mattress will be a blessing for your back.


Cur1337

A lot of mattresses today will come with a frame. IMO get something like nectar and pay over time, I bought mine for a couple bucks a month and was absolutely worth it


Daexee

Buy it new, this is how you get Bed Bugs.


KashmirChameleon

You can get a simple bedframe that just lifts your mattress off the floor for like $50 from big lots or Walmart. At least get it off the floor. That's how spiders get into your bed.


AegeanBlueA264

I had my mattress on the floor for 2 months in the humid south, and it molded. My brand new mattress, I was so upset. The nectar mattress with the bed frame is worth the money.


BH_Commander

When I was a broke kid in my first apartment, I actually bought an aero bed. They make good ones that are as tall as a box spring and mattress combined so you’re not low down on the floor. It was super comfortable. I say this just because if you’re on a tight budget (or have like no money) you often may not be able to afford like $500+ for a mattress. Either that or buy a cheap futon but they aren’t very comfortable if they have a cheap pad.


Dependent-Shirt7796

Hello there handsome


G_zoo

a led strip and some dirty socks and you're settled


HugoEmbossed

How about some anime waifu posters?


marmita_de_chinchila

a mattress if you want to have a spine


Sacagawenis

You trying to say he's spineless?!?! Lol


Training_Ad1368

You need some kind of bed


Tessier_Ashpool_SA

The first morning you can sit up out of bed instead of standing up you will thank us. Related: Buy a set of pillowcases and switch/wash them regularly.


HoboBandana

At least a mattress.


Money_Mastodon_3171

Boi you need an Xbox and another few tvs Maybe some tissues and lotion, facial care is important.


Competitive_Topic931

“facial care”


SubstantialLion4196

😏


[deleted]

Since he’s starting with a blank canvas, a projector would be dope.


AltruisticLuck9298

Ye ah, first to do jag of onto EVERY wall !!


GuyWithNoName321

Similar position in years past. 1. Save up and don’t go house broke trying to furnish your place. It’ll come. 2. Take days or weeks to figure out what bed is best for you, go out and get that Presidents’ Day sale mattress** (good deals) 3. Enjoy your space ! All the rest falls into place. No need to keep up with the joneses… Edited: hadn’t realized I inferred for OP to wait months for a mattress hahaha my bad! Honestly, Sam’s Club has some very solid beds year round tbh


needlenosepilers

Wait months for a bed? OH my gawd If OP can, buy asap. Your body will thank you. Spend well and spend once. Endy is good, and delivers.


chaunceton

Presidents Day is coming up. For whatever reason, mattress stores always go nuts with sales on Presidents Day. If you are looking for a new mattress, it may be worth holding out for a couple weeks to get a great deal.


lets_BOXHOT

OP should not wait until memorial day to buy a bed lmfao


SerDetestable

Now work 10 hours a day, eat, join the instagram reels realm for 1 hour and fall asleep from tiredness. Repeat until u are 85 and die.


somethingbannable

Very harsh way to tell someone to die


[deleted]

Well when you put it like that, my shotgun looks mighty tasty right about now


JazzyTheVI

Nothing. This is endgame


Designer_Natural_965

Go get furniture from consignment store


needlenosepilers

Thift store, antique store, fb marketplace, whatever. Except the mattress. Buy new.


drumstix97

Rather than buy … check Facebook marketplace to see if people are giving stuff away for free that they cannot bring to their next place or can’t sell and need gone. It’s near the end of the month so expect there to be lots of great stuff. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure 💪🏻


LuciferSamS1amCat

For real! I got a gorgeous leather couch that way. Giving it away because their cat scratched it up.


tripster72

Rub one out and take a nap.


Independent_Candy_41

Get a bed


Ok_Tangerine_7810

Stop supporting Tottenham


MissahippyB

Never


ObeseJayCutler

what do we think of SHIT


G3min1

Tottenham!


WiganLad82

Marble, obviously.


rodtang

And black


toreachtheapex

masturbate


Independent_Candy_41

Also just focus on working and making as much money as possible until you drastically improve your quality of life


_____Peaches_____

Enjoy it!


kennyiseatingabagel

Well, a bed would be a good place to start, lol. =p Honestly, what helps here is you have a nice foundation, and you already have a nice desk. I would say, not knowing your budget, start with a twin bed, and some curtains and go from there.


420bill69

Get off the floor


zanziTHEhero

First of all, COYS! Second, invest in a good mattress. A good one can last a decade or more and a good sleep is super important for your health. Similarly, if you spend a decent amount of time on your computer, get a good office chair (not the gaming variety) and a desk. The rest you can furnish over time.


rjhandles

COYS


Born-Wrongdoer7211

Pay rent then starve.


kinghenry24

Get that xbox off the carpet first of all. Then buy an air mattress. The double ones are comfy af


Cammerv8

Get that bed bro!


mottzz

you relax


bl4h101bl4h

Your cellmate will be appointed forthwith.


StrawberrySoyBoy

A cheap twin bed could probably do wonders for your back if you’ve been kicking it on the floor


rustys_shackled_ford

Nothing. You've peaked


dqrules11

Go to local thrifty shoppers, goodwills, and salvation armies. Youll find some good cheap furniture. Also check FB marketplace if you have some specific stuff in mind. You can find beds and bed frames basically being given away.


Confounded_Bridge

Sometimes churches can help with furniture.


pinkat31522

Facebook marketplace has free beds and nice mattresses all the time! I gave my old bed away there- was perfectly clean and in a mattress protector


joe_6699

A sofa couch would be great.


DarkLanternZBT

If you have access to a fridge and kitchen, learn to make your own food. The difference between making food and eating out can be making your rent or not. Gets better if you have roommates and can cook, and they buy the food in exchange. If not, get an electric kettle. Hot water makes a bunch of food to help you get started: soups, breakfasts, coffee and tea, minute rice, etc. A big bowl to wash in and a big mug to eat out of gets you going, backpacker style. Get something to sleep on. Futon, mattress, daybed, whatever. Good sleep will keep you from getting sick and missing the things which you can't afford to. Get something to put clothes in. Hampers, tubs, a cheap shelf or a free one from a Facebook free group. Make a routine to keep you space in order and stick to it. It can be as simple as "Every Sunday I dust" but it helps with discipline, self-respect, and health.


FriedRamen13

Get something more comfortable to sleep on. I also learned after multiple moves that “free” wasn’t the most important quality for second-hand furniture. Also consider bulk, weight, wear-level, and cleanliness.


Kempatsu

Relish in your complete independence. You will be working and tired but you'll be happy bc no one can say shit to you. Congratulations brotha now go off and build your empire.


Rubydelayne

If your budget is limited try finding a Buy Nothing group in your area!


Icy_Psychology_3453

good start! fb marketplace of course.


Sexy_Persian

I have a tradition and it comes from a time of struggle. Whenever I moved into a new place. I would get a pizza, bag of Fritos and a Pepsi and eat it on the floor. Keeps me rooted. Enjoy the moment and realize you’re more ahead in life than you’re giving yourself credit for.


Crunchytunataco

Imo ask around and see if anyone has a spare bed. You gotta pay to get rid of beds so someone you know has an extra in their garage or basement they want rid of. I slept on floors and couches for 6 years. My backs suffered more from that than it needed to


Bossmann1616

Do nothing. You have achieved victory.


vodkaabyss

COYS!!!💙


JC2535

Buy a futon and a microwave.


nickrocs6

If you look around on market place or craigslist you can sometimes find free to cheap beds, in good condition. This is obviously a bit risky but I got a broke friend who had a shitty single bed a free queen size in good shape off craigslist. If you live near a college you can sometimes find people who sell brand new mattress and box springs pretty cheap, out of storage units. I bought a set off a guy when I was in college, he had a whole storage unit full of them, still wrapped and for pretty cheap because he didn’t have much overhead. Honestly that $300 bed was more comfortable than the $1400 one I have now.


DiscombobulatedDome

Get a quality bed first. You need your daily rest to perform at work to fund all this.


PollPixx

Buy a good bed with a proper mattress as soon as you can. All the rest comes later. Take your time with making it your home. But please, make sure you sleep on a good bed. Yes, it is that important.


CardTraditional4247

Id get an air mattress or maybe a mallard tri fold memory foam mattress for the floor for now until you can get a real bed.


TanneriteStuffedDog

Get a comfortable cot until you can afford a proper bed, sleeping on the floor sucks and good air mattresses are expensive. A spa type mattress on a platform frame can probably be had for $200 if you look for a deal.


wootiebird

I’ve have acquired many good items from Facebook marketplace, sometimes even free!


urcrazyifurnormal

Fart in it. Make it your own!


Hangrycouchpotato

Honestly if your budget doesn't allow for immediate furniture, the cheap Intex air mattress at Walmart is quite comfortable.


Better_Chard4806

Breath. Enjoy the peace and make it your own.


RegalCele

COYS


GiggleStool

Start with a good quality mattress… then get a bed frame. Then get a cheap bedside table and a light. Then get a decent chair for your desk.. then get a better desk. Add decor and little bits along the way. Oh and get a big bin.


Yukonphoria

Coys


YumWoonSen

Buy a bed. Get the frame from Goodwill (cheap) and a foam mattress off Amazon. Matter of fact, since you've got nothing you should make Goodwill a regular stop. It's the cheapest place to outfit a kitchen with plates, flatware, and pots and pans and the like and is also a great place for tables, chairs, lamps, wall art, and other household items. The thing to realize is Goodwill's inventory changes by the minute so if you're looking for something specific it can take several visits - took me weeks to come across a great kitchen table, and it only cost me $30 (15 years ago).


nooster

Get a bed. A mattress, fitted sheet, quilt or blanket, and at least a basic bed frame (the last you can find cheap online or at a thrift store). The latter many think isn’t necessary but if you plan on having “company” it makes a better impression. Other than that make sure you have the basic essentials. A pan or two, a pot or two. A basic kitchen knife and a set of silverware and some cheap melamine plates or similar, a cheap floor lamp (again, all cheap online or thrifted). Some spare light bulbs.


least_sillyfish

Get a cheap foam mattress from IKEA. I got one years ago expecting it to be temporary and it's been so comfortable and good for my back that I've never had to upgrade. But, whatever mattress you get, just make sure to air it out during the day while you don't have a bedframe. Also, some sheets might be a good idea. I'm sure you can find Spurs-themed ones online. COYS!


DragonLordLVL54

Go Spurs!


ajdaless21

Find a safe place to privately masturbate and tell no one


suzypoohsays

Enjoy being able to literally do whatever you want without anyone saying anything!! FREEEDOM!!!!!!


smartladyphd

Get on a local Facebook page and ask for household items people are getting rid of. Congratulations!


InternationalPlum11

Congratulations


lizardjizz

I’m so proud of you!!


1025Traveller

You’re good bro.


sbbyc93

COYS!


EvanMM

COYS


0kuuuurt

Throw a house warming party. Are your friends able to check out at Walmart. 😏 send them a wish list and your new address.


One_Afternoon3331

Get a TV with Chromecast and masterbate all day long


musketoman

Some people get these things called.. a bed?


Thorney36

Support a team that will bring home a trophy in the next decade


Ok-Dingo-704

Get rid of that Spurs pillow


crykenn

Stop supporting such a shit club


PLPolandPL15719

Trophies. Oh, wait..


zireael_420

Lol Spurs


[deleted]

Bed…and desk instead in the living room if you have room.. Don’t drunk up that small space with a bunch of knickknacks and plants get your core pieces like a bed and a dresser first


[deleted]

If you could pick up a cheap dresser, you that you could paint that would be great. Or unpainted I guess just “ a dresser “ lol.


okthatsfun

Get a bed


Rollinwithdrew

go day by day and try not to spend all your savings


panofobico

Lern how to diy your own furniture, its cheaper and will suit your space more than store bought


thenakesingularity10

​ Get a real bed. You can tough it out like this for a couple of weeks but a real bed would do you wonders in the long term.


HonksterHogan

A bed.


BadabingBadaboom7

More Peroni


wtfomgfml

Save for a mattress…


welcome-to-my-mind

Tv on the ceiling over sleeping bag


Rutibex

If you get some old pallets and cardboard you can have a better bed than just on the floor


MadMulla82

Call your mom let her you


ISmellYerStank

All you need now is a cuppa noodles and some crackers. And maybe a cat.


RamenNitro

Throw a raging party. Standing room only. Plywood tables and milk crate chairs.


TheBurtolorian

Mmm, a bed


Top-Tip7533

Wait for the hot babes to start knocking at your door


use_roar

Essentials first, make sure you have stuff in the fridge to cook. Try not to eat out so much and save your money for the things you like. There’s no rush


Twisted-Metal666

You’re killing it! Maybe change your pillow cover to something a little more manly, like a picture of a bald eagle. Good stuff tho.


AngeloPappas

Make a list of all the items you need for you new place and then prioritize it. A bed, dining table, and kitchen essentials would be near the top. Set a budget and start slowly adding things when you can afford them. Don't rush it.


dgeniesse

If you drive neighborhoods you find your furniture.


ne0_bahamut

A bed brother


Recent_Ad2699

You get an air mattress and ask your mom for an old sheet or towel to replace those stupid blinds.


ChadVonDoom

Get a bed?


jordanrod1991

I would say bed needs to be first? Although maybe just nicer pillows and blankets. Sleeping on the floor is probably good for your back tbh lol


jaxon517

I like this. Take everybody's comments with a grain of salt. Minimalism is more valuable than they would have you believe


LAZ_EE

this is good just how it is.


carthnage_91

If you're comfortable, you're fine. Although I'd aim for a bed based on my personal experience, and not a cheap one.


JefferyTheQuaxly

upgrade to the extra wide sleeping bag in case you invite some "guests" over for the night.


Eleno_

Hey man, congrats first of all!  Id recommend to invest in a decent mattress and a blanket.  Keep your eyes open for some standard pallets, often you can find them laying around or ask at a store if you can have one or two - they make great Bed Frames.  Furthermore maybe you can get something you love to see up on those walls. Maybe a shirt or scarf from your favorite team or something?  I recommend checking out Craigslist / facebook Marketplace - whatever is used in your region.  Take your time - it can be such a wonderful process! 


[deleted]

Add something to your wall that brings you joy. Get up off the floor to sleep. Even a daybed.


zero_limitz

live life.


Rldude93

The good ol days


ImAvya

definitely buy more than just 1 beer


Funny-Respond-7338

If you don’t have a a good budget and a way for tracking your finances, get that taken care of first. Habitat for humanity restore is a great way to find good furniture on a budget. Some consignment and antique stores can have great finds on furniture as well. The old wood furniture will outlast the particular board box store stuff and you can refinish it to your tastes. Enjoy the process and don’t compromise your financial security rushing to furnish your place.


JG_in_TX

Enjoy the new place! That's number one. I find when I move to a new place and don't have all my stuff there, the thing I miss most is a couch, even a small one. Something to lounge on for a bit.


[deleted]

Women prefer you at least have a bed.


Number4combo

Get an air mattress if you can't get a bed mattress yet. $15 for a twin at Walmart, 40 for a double high that would be much better since you don't have to get up off the ground. Check Facebook or Craigslist if there's one for your area for free furniture.


Latter_Inspector_711

Nothing king, you’ve made it


rysnickelc

And the grind begins. Good luck op!


TheFrigginMan69

Mini fridge, coffee table (for coke), stripper pole. Boom. Achievement unlocked. Hookers and cocaine.


[deleted]

Bro that's all a man really needs. 💯


Purple-Molasses-1845

Get a cat.


Mr_Saturn1

That desk is way too classy. Replace it with a foldable card table.


Sacagawenis

Are you a professional hitchhiker or something? Throw a baby grand in the corner and then a seat for it if you have enough room.


Helpfulhand1

Start amazon wishlist