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Setting up a flat cheap stuff needed

Hi all
My son is about to set up his first flat and as you would imagine money is tight.
He's got all the main big stuff but needs all the household things that really eat away at the money.
Can all MSE's help me to find the best deals for all kitchen (small) appliances such as kettle, toaster, dinner service, cuttlery, glasses and pots and pans
Livingrooms stuff such as curtains, lights and curtain poles
Bedding, towels and anything else I might have missed.
Thanks in advance for your help

Mandy
If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
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  • I have had both of these items from Asda and they have lasted really well. Aldi sometimes have pan sets reasonably. Ikea are good for basics like tea towels drinking glasses and kitchen items like mashers etc that everyone needs but mount up.
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    dunelm mill are good at the moment with lots of "student" offers on on glasses cutlery and stuff and its quite funky stuff too, if you have one near you. they have cheap bedding and curtains too in the section.
  • MORPH3US
    MORPH3US Posts: 4,906 Forumite
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    OP where are you based?

    In the midlands they have all the pottery places and so you can get all crockery for silly money.

    We got a dinner service for pence 25p for small plates, 50p for big plates and bowls. Just plain white ones that they have in funky restaurants!

    Apart from that there are good recommendations above. We have recently moved into a flat and used Dunelm Mill, Ikea, Matalan, Asda and Tesco, some other good shops I forget the names of....

    M
  • Clowance
    Clowance Posts: 1,919 Forumite
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    which can be a rich hunting ground for some things (avoid electrical), also try Tesco for towels - certain colours (aubergine and lilacin my local store) are down to £4.80 bath towel and 2.40 hand towel. Their "value" range of household goods can be worthwhile as well, especially for tools for cooking etc.
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Thanks everyone I am near the Ikea (M6) and never thought of going there because he doesnt need the big stuff but I forgot they have the market place
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • divadee
    divadee Posts: 10,608 Forumite
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    i will move this over to the i wanna board as you will probably get more help there.


    One suggestion though is ikea used to do a starter home pack which included cutlery,knives, pans, utensils etc....

    Edited to say found it have a look here
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    There was a link on the board for all ARGOS stuff on offer but I can not find it can anyone point me inthe right direction?
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,635 Forumite
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    Hi savapenny,

    Is this the link you are talking about?

    Pink
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,635 Forumite
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    Another thread worth reading, with lots of useful hints and tips on setting up home is:

    Moving away from Mummy :(

    Pink
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