Hi everyone, I moved to the UK about 3 years ago, and I’m really excited to finally be buying my first home in Reading!
I’ll be moving in about 4–6 weeks, and since I don’t currently own any furniture or appliances, I’ll need to get pretty much everything from scratch.
My budget for setting up the house is around £6–8k. I’ve made a list of things I’ll need on day 1: a mattress, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, and a kettle — but after that I’ll need to gradually furnish the rest of the 2-bed house.
I’ve come across online stores like Wayfair and HappyBeds and many others , but I’m not sure how reliable they are or whether what they deliver matches what you see online.
I’d also love to know:
– Good local shops in Reading or nearby worth checking out
-Where to find the best deals on appliances
-Any tips for curtains/blinds (is it better to go custom or off-the-shelf?)
-Where to buy a good sofa (ideally something comfortable and durable)
Basically, any advice from locals or recent movers would be really helpful. Thanks in advance! 🙏