The Perfect First Night in Your New Home: The Essentials

How to Settle In, Wind Down, and Feel at Home — Fast...

Welcome Home!

You’ve got the keys, the boxes are (mostly) in, and the kettle is somewhere… you think. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of stepping into your new home for the very first time. It’s a fresh chapter, a blank canvas — and you deserve to start it in comfort.

Before you dive headfirst into unpacking, here’s how to create the perfect first-night setup — from must-have essentials to comfy bean bag seating that brings all the homey vibes, even before your sofa arrives.

1. Pack a “First Night” Essentials Box

After a long day of carrying, lifting and trying to decode the mystery of flat-pack furniture, the last thing you want is to dig through 12 boxes for your toothbrush.

What to include:

Toiletries (yes, deodorant counts)
Bedding and pillows
Phone charger
A change of clothes or comfy loungewear
Snacks and hot drink fixings
Basic kitchenware (a mug, a fork, the holy grail: scissors)

Label this box clearly — or better yet, keep it with you during the move.

2. Create a Cosy, Calming Ambiance

Even if your home is still full of bubble wrap and brown boxes, you can still create a space that feels warm, welcoming and yours. Start with lighting — a small lamp or fairy lights can instantly take the edge off that overhead glare. Then add a few familiar comfort items:

Your go-to throw blanket
A candle that smells like home
A book, playlist or podcast to wind down with

Small details make a big difference on your first night in a new space.

3. No Sofa Yet? No Problem.

Let’s be honest — most sofas take weeks to arrive, and even longer to fit through the front door (if they even do!). But comfort shouldn’t have to wait.

Enter: the Icon Bean Bag.

Our adult bean bags are:

✔️ Ready to ship with FREE next working day delivery

✔️ Available in luxe materials like faux fur, cord and velvet

✔️ Lightweight and easy to move from room to room

✔️ The ultimate blend of comfort and flexibility

From Classic Bean Bags to Supportive Bean Bag Armchairs and even Two-Seater Bean Bag Sofas, we’ve got your first night (and every night after) covered.

Soft, squishy, and sofa-worthy without the stress or wait.

4. Add a Few Finishing Touches

Once the basics are sorted and your Icon bean bag is in place, it’s time to make your first evening one to remember. We’re talking:

Your favourite takeaway or easy meal
A comforting cuppa (or a cheeky glass of prosecco)
A soft playlist or film queued up and ready
A moment to breathe, relax and just be

You’ve done it. You’re home. Now let it feel like one.

Comfort First, Chaos Later

The chaos of moving will still be there tomorrow — but your first night doesn’t have to be all stress and styrofoam. With the right essentials, a few personal touches, and an ultra-comfy Icon bean bag to collapse into, you can start this new chapter feeling relaxed, content, and right at home.

Explore Icon’s Bean Bags, perfect for New Homes, here.

From first-night lounging to lifelong lounging, our bean bags are made to move with you and made to last.

Here’s to soft landings, warm welcomes, and the comfiest new beginnings. Welcome home ❤️