When you’re in your 20s, you’re new to the real world with very little to your name, aside from maybe a hand-me-down coffee maker or toaster oven. At that point, you’re interested in buying the first apartment essentials for as cheap as possible.
But once you reach your 30s, you’re probably itching to vamp up your home’s style a bit. You can’t have a tapestry hanging on your wall and sleep on a cheap, 15-year-old mattress forever, after all. You’re a hardworking woman with the cash to spend — you deserve to be surrounded by functional, aesthetically pleasing home goods.
Here are nine items every woman should have in her home by 30 — because you deserve it!
- A King Size Bed
Whether you’re sharing a bed with a significant other, beloved pet or a pile of pillows, there’s no better night sleep than the kind you get on a king-size bed — you’re free to flail about as much as you want in your sleep. When you buy your king size bed, make sure you’re getting a high-quality mattress that will last you a while. We also recommend topping it off with some high thread count sheets.
- A Room Dedicated to Your Hobby
Whether you’re interested in crafting, making music, reading or painting, you deserve to have an entire room in your home dedicated to your hobby. If you don’t have a whole room to give up, at least find a small area or corner in another room where you can practice. Formal dining rooms, cubby spaces and dedicated offices are some ideas for areas you could transform into a more useful space.
- A Well-Stocked Bar Cart
We’re past the days of crushing an entire fifth of alcohol in one night like you may or may not have done in your 20s. It’s time to head to the liquor store, buy a few essential bottles and keep your bar cart stocked up at all times. You should also get matching glasses for every type of alcohol you drink — wine, scotch, beer and standard mixed drink glasses are a great place to start.
- A Matching Dish Set
Time to box up the old hand-me-down dishes from your parents, put them away for your future children and invest in your very own set of matching dishes. When you coordinate your plates, bowls, mugs, cups and silverware, you’ll feel more at peace in your kitchen. No more mismatched patterns to deal with when you open the cabinets. You could even create a theme for your kitchen based on the dishes and coordinate your kitchen linens, as well.
- A Renovated Bathroom
Imagine relaxing in a luxurious bath tub while you’re surrounded by brand-new, high-quality fixtures. You can get all that and more when you decide to renovate your bathroom, something every hardworking 30-year-old woman deserves. With a new bathroom, you’ll feel more relaxed than ever at the end of your long days — you’ll also be excited to start your day there in the morning.
Complete your renovated bathroom with matching, high-quality accessories, such as bath towels, wash cloths, hand towels, a bath mat, shower curtain, etc.
- A Dining Room Table
We hate to break it to you, but you’re past the point of eating dinner at the coffee table in front of the TV — well, at least when other people are there to witness it. A dining room table is an essential for any woman who enjoys hosting friends or family members for big dinners, parties or other gatherings. It’s even ideal for enjoying a nice meal with your significant other or close friend. Plus, it doubles as a great game table for after your meal!
- A Complete Set of Pots and Pans
Even if you’re not a great home cook, you probably still use your pots and pans on a regular basis. A complete, new matching set of pots, pans and cooking utensils will complete the simplicity of your kitchen. We recommend purchasing an organizing rack or shelf for your cabinets to keep things extra organized!
- A Full Spice Rack
If you don’t have a spice rack yet, it’s time to hop on the bandwagon. Spices are an incredibly easy way to elevate the simplest foods, from mac and cheese to pasta or pierogis. There are tons of unique, aesthetically-pleasing ways to organize and display your spices, so find a method that works for you functionally and appearance-wise and stick to it.
- Matching Throw Blankets and Pillows
There’s no better way to complete your living room than with some throw blankets and pillows. Match them to your décor, furniture or wall art to bring together your main living space. In addition to looking great, they’ll make your house or apartment seem super comfy — which we’re sure it is.
We hate to break it to you, but you’re growing up. It’s time to update your home goods and decorations to reflect the hardworking woman you are today. Surround yourself with luxury, because you deserve it.
