Tips For Setting Up Your New Home

Here's how to make your place warm and welcoming.

Start building your new home together—room by room—with these handy tips, ideas and product suggestions:

Kitchen

You may wish to register for one set of dishes for everyday use and another set for when you entertain friends and family. Add versatility to your table by mixing and matching patterns and colors.
Consider porcelain dinnerware, which is made of high-quality, high-fired clay, and is an excellent investment because it’s heat resistant, doesn’t absorb moisture and is long lasting and durable. Plus, it’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
A formal dinner usually means more courses, and that means more dinnerware and flatware. Arrange flatware in the order and way your guests and family will use them, starting from the outside and working toward the main meal plate in the middle.
Here’s a trick to remembering what goes where—the words “spoon,” “knife” and “glass” all have five letters, and so does the word “right,” whereas “fork” and “left” have four letters. So spoons, knives and glasses go on the right, and forks go on the left.
And when was the last time you actually used an oyster fork or bouillon spoon? Instead, opt for durable flatware that adds just enough elegance to any meal, like the Oneida 20-pc. Satin Sand Dune Flatware Set, which is dishwasher safe.
When choosing glassware, remember that this delicate material can (and does) break quite easily. Your best bet is to order extra. We love the Food Network 4-piece Martini Glass Set as a starting point. Food Network offers a great selection of glassware, from everyday to special occasion.
The holidays are a time for warmth, cheer and togetherness. And this year you can host a stunning, stress-free gathering for your family with Kohl’s top-of-the-line cutlery and elegant serveware, including the Yamazaki Tantalyn Carving Set and Wilton Armetale Serveware.

Bedroom

The rule of thumb is to have three sets of sheets—one on the bed, one in the linen closet and one in the laundry.
Thread count is, quite simply, how many threads are in a square inch of fabric. The finer the threads, the higher the thread count and the smoother and softer the fabric will be.
The function of a bed skirt or dust ruffle is to hide whatever is under your bed, keep dust bunnies at bay, and add some beauty to your boudoir.
Dress up basics with stylish accessories like pillows and throws. It’s a super-easy way to add a pop of color or freshen up a bedroom.

Bathroom

The bathroom might not normally be considered a glamorous room, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be gorgeous! Dress it up in a pretty shower curtain and towels, and think of all the little extras, like toothbrush holders, as accessories. You might be surprised how beautiful a bathroom can be!

Home Care

Don’t forget that nothing feels as good as coming home to a nice, clean house. Prep for those moments in advance by registering for the super-quick Dyson as well as the Shark Steam Pocket Mop, which includes dual-sided, machine-washable steam pads and a swivel head for easy use.

Luggage

Take the lug out of luggage with a convenient lightweight bag, like Delsey’s Air Energy 2.0 Upright, which includes an expandable compartment for all your honeymoon goodies!