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Moving Home and High Gloss Sideboards: The UK Relocation Furnishing Report
September 2, 2026

Moving Home and High Gloss Sideboards: The UK Relocation Furnishing Report

A house move is when a high gloss sideboard is most likely to be bought and most likely to be scratched, and Furniture in Fashion's 2026 relocation report addresses both. The finish suits the smaller, single aspect living and dining rooms common in new build and terraced homes because it reflects daylight back into the space, and it works as a low divider in open plan kitchen diners. The catch is that lacquered gloss shows handling marks and is vulnerable in transit through the house. The analysis explains why sideboard depth, not width, usually decides whether a unit clears a 762 mm internal doorway on its end, why gloss must be carried and stored upright to stop the top bowing, and why a damp microfibre cloth is all the finish needs once in place. No national data on relocation furnishing exists, so the report offers practical measurement and handling guidance rather than volume claims....

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Moving Home and Tallboys: The UK Relocation Furnishing Report
September 2, 2026

Moving Home and Tallboys: The UK Relocation Furnishing Report

The tallboy is one of the few bedroom pieces that reliably survives a house move, according to a new relocation furnishing report from Furniture in Fashion. The analysis finds that no named UK source publishes data linking house moves to specific furniture purchases, and instead makes a geometric case: at 45 to 60 cm wide and around 40 cm deep, a tallboy converts unused vertical space into storage without competing for the floor a new bedroom rarely has spare. The report identifies staircase turns rather than doorways as the real obstacle during a move, noting that depth and height together govern the turning diagonal while standard UK internal doorways at around 76 cm accept most tall chests intact. It also warns that wall fixing must be reassessed at every address, because plasterboard, lath and plaster and solid masonry each demand different anchors....

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Moving Home and Lift-Top Coffee Tables: The UK Relocation Furnishing Report
September 2, 2026

Moving Home and Lift-Top Coffee Tables: The UK Relocation Furnishing Report

Furniture in Fashion has examined why lift top coffee tables recur so often in UK relocation furnishing, and concludes they are bought as a hedge against uncertainty rather than as a style choice. In the first months in a new home the working, eating and sitting spots are all provisional, and a table converting between 40cm to 45cm and 60cm to 70cm with enclosed storage defers several decisions at once. Our 2026 report maps the constraints by property type, identifying room length as the limit in new builds and the half landing staircase turn as the real obstacle in period terraces and converted flats, where the standard 762mm internal door is rarely the tightest point. It sets out why flat pack construction is the safer specification for upper floor access, what renters should look for in a piece that must survive another move, and why sizing furniture against an empty room consistently produces pieces that are too large....

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The Rented Flat Price Index 2026
August 28, 2026

The Rented Flat Price Index 2026

Furniture in Fashion's Rented Flat Price Index 2026 concludes that value in rental furnishing is determined by portability rather than purchase price, since every piece must survive at least one move through communal stairwells and adapt to a layout the tenant has not yet seen. The report identifies furniture that dismantles as the single most economically significant specification in a tenancy, because rigid one piece items are the ones most often damaged or abandoned at the second move. It maps spending structure across seating, sleeping, storage, dining, lighting and soft furnishing, identifying reactive storage buying as the largest avoidable cost and lighting as the category delivering the greatest visible change per item. The index analyses cost structure rather than price levels and contains no monetary figures, as no verifiable UK dataset covers furnishing expenditure by tenure. The report is offered as a reference for media covering UK rented housing and household spending....

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How Do You Cover Dining Chairs with Plastic?
August 20, 2026

How Do You Cover Dining Chairs with Plastic?

Wrapping dining chairs in plastic is straightforward, but doing it badly causes more harm than leaving the chairs uncovered. This guide explains when plastic is the right choice, namely house moves, decorating and short indoor storage, and when a breathable cotton dust sheet is the safer option. It compares polythene sheeting, stretch film, bubble wrap and reusable furniture covers, then works through preparation and wrapping in order: cleaning and drying thoroughly, removing drop in seat pads, padding legs and corners, securing film to itself rather than to the chair, and leaving the base open so air can move. There is clear detail on the three problems that plastic causes, being trapped moisture, surface reaction with lacquered finishes, and compression marks on velvet and pile fabrics, plus specific caution for leather. Aftercare, storage limits and lower effort alternatives are covered too....

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Best Furniture for a UK First Home That Might Need to Move Again
July 16, 2026

Best Furniture for a UK First Home That Might Need to Move Again

When your first home is a stepping stone rather than a final destination, the furniture you choose should travel as well as you do. This guide explains how to shop with a future move in mind, favouring modular seating that comes apart, beds that dismantle cleanly and freestanding storage that can be reused in any room. You will learn why neutral pieces protect both style and resale value, how extending tables adapt from a small home to a larger one and which materials cope best with repeated relocations. Rather than filling every corner, the advice here encourages a leaner collection of well made, adaptable pieces that follow you from one home to the next. The result is a first home that feels complete now yet remains easy to pack, transport and reassemble whenever the time comes to move on to your next place....

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How to Style a UK Home Interior When You Move Into Someone Else’s Decorated Space
June 5, 2026

How to Style a UK Home Interior When You Move Into Someone Else’s Decorated Space

Taking on a home that has already been decorated by someone else can feel unsettling. The colours, the fittings and the layout all carry another person's taste, and it is tempting to change everything at once. A calmer approach works better. This guide explains how to live in the space first so you understand how the light and the rooms behave, then how to separate the features that are expensive to change from the softer ones you can update over time. It looks at the anchor pieces that shift ownership of a room fastest, such as a sofa or a bed, and shows how to work with existing colours rather than against them using rugs, cushions and art. It also covers reclaiming storage and surfaces so the home reflects your daily routine. By changing things in layers across a season, a borrowed feeling space gradually becomes somewhere that is genuinely and comfortably yours....

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Best Kids Bedroom Furniture for UK Families Who Move Regularly
June 3, 2026

Best Kids Bedroom Furniture for UK Families Who Move Regularly

Moving home regularly puts furniture through its paces, and a child's bedroom needs pieces that can be taken apart, loaded into a van and rebuilt in a room of a different shape. This guide is written for renters, forces families and anyone in the UK who relocates often, focusing on furniture that is sturdy, sensibly sized and simple to reassemble. We look at beds that dismantle cleanly, space saving bunk beds for tight floor plans, and storage that stacks or travels with the drawers removed. There is advice on choosing wardrobes that separate into manageable parts, keeping fixings organised for quick rebuilds, and picking neutral finishes that suit any new room. We also cover how familiar furniture helps a child settle into a new home, giving a sense of continuity from the first night. The aim is a flexible bedroom that moves with your family rather than holding you back....

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Best Budget Bedside Cabinets for UK Homes Being Furnished Quickly
May 29, 2026

Best Budget Bedside Cabinets for UK Homes Being Furnished Quickly

When a UK bedroom needs furnishing quickly, the bedside cabinet often becomes a rushed afterthought, yet a careful budget choice can match far pricier pieces in style and longevity. This guide explains what budget really means in bedroom furniture, how wood effect, high gloss and mirrored finishes compare for fast moves, and which slimline designs suit tighter flats and box rooms. It also covers the small build details that separate a sensible cabinet from one you will replace within a year, alongside practical tips for delivery, assembly and pairing the cabinet with your existing bed. The aim is to help you make a confident, considered decision without spending evenings comparing options or compromising on the calm look you want for your bedroom....

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15 Things To Do When You Arrive At Your New Home
April 9, 2015

15 Things To Do When You Arrive At Your New Home

Moving into a new house is a challenging undertaking, and it is generally done in stages. Yet, the first day is definitely one of the most important ones. Even though it can be quite time consuming and tiresome, there is nothing you can do about it – some things should be done all at once. So, to help you get started, here is the list of 15 things to do when you arrive at your new home: Double check your possessions –if you have rented fully equipped apartments before, you should think of which items you have and which ones are yet to be bought - even before you arrive at your new house.  Think of the essentials first – dishes, utensils, towels. Order new furniture if necessary – the same goes for furniture  – it is quite probable that you will need to buy something for your bedroom , kitchen, etc. Get someone to help you – moving into a new house cannot be done on your own, so you should ask for some help from your closest friends and relatives. This way, you will be able to complete all chores on time. Arrive early in the morning – even...

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