If you’re about to move into a new place, be it a new apartment or a home that you’ve bought, there are a few things that you might want to purchase brand new for your new place. Especially if it’s not a home that you’re going to be the first person living in, having a few things that you know are brand new can help to ease your mind about things like safety, sanitation, and just creating a space that you’ll love living in.

To help you know just what you set your sights on, here are three things to buy when you move into a new place. 

Certain Bathroom Fixtures

Before you move into a new place, there are some things that you simply won’t be able to know about the place until you actually start living there. One of those things is the water pressure. So if you’re someone who’s very particular about the water pressure in your shower, or you just have a specific type of shower head that you’re used to using, this is one thing that you should look to replace as soon as you move in.

Also in the bathroom, you may also want to replace the toilet seat. Since you likely don’t know who lived in this house before and don’t have any idea about what their cleanliness and hygiene habits were, it’s best to just start fresh and new here so that you can feel more comfortable using this part of your bathroom. 

Curtains And Other Window Coverings

Something else that you might need to buy new for your new home is the curtains or other windows coverings that you’ll want to use. Window coverings can be great both for privacy and for giving your living space a bit more insulation from the outside air. 

While you may have had window coverings or curtains at your old house, there’s a good chance that the sizes of the windows are different between these two places. Because of this, you may not be able to use the curtains you had before. By buying new ones that you know will fit your new windows, you’ll be sure to have the coverage you need at your windows. 

Furniture To Fill The Space

Similarly to your window coverings and curtains, some of the furniture that you used in your old home might not work too well in your new home either. Especially if you’re drastically changing the size of the homes, you may either need to get rid of some furniture or buy new furniture to fill the space. 

If you have furniture that you can adjust the size of, this can be a great alternative. But if you don’t, you might need to head to the furniture store and hire someone to do the unloading and heavy lifting for you to get the perfect furniture for your new place. You can also consult family and friends to see if they have furniture they’re wanting to get rid of that might work in your space. 

If you’re going to be moving into a new home soon, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you know what new items you may want to or need to buy for your new space.