Ever wondered where to buy your furniture, kitchen appliances, or stationary in Germany? In this video we break it down for you!
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:27 – Furniture
03:23 – Kitchen
08:06 – DIY Stuff
09:38 – Plants
10:15 – Home Goods
11:01 – Home Decor
11:59 – Stationery
13:36 – Hygiene & Cleaning
14:19 – Second-Hand Goods
15:05 – Electronics
16:24 – How Much Money Do I Need to Furnish My Apartment?
18:50 – Furnished vs. Not Furnished Apartments
20:18 – Can I Modify My Apartment?
22:07 – Finding a Handyman in Germany
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Thank you so much for making our lives better 😊💖
the Gartencenter is also open on Sundays in Aachen, I remember thinking Germans' idea of essential places to stay open on Sundays to be cute – bakeries and garden centres 😀
U wouldnt believe how relieved i was when you said gas stoves arent popular 😭
Not only are they unsafe, but they are bad for the environment so yay electric!
Loved this video so much, and love Jen's examples of things and Yvonne's refusals (sorry but that was so funny lol).
In my experience, the prices you gave are on point with what I spent last July but yet again I'm living fugally at the moment so like you said: it depends.
But if the person is one that likes to install things it's not that bad, the only thing I got installed was my washer because I honestly couldn't figure out how to set it but the service was amazing (we even discussed the difficulties over coffee, like a good Dominican lol).
Like always, good video <3
It surprises me that fitted units like kitchens are not included within the tenancy as installing and then removing it at the end of the tenancy will require a good deal of making good to the flat, which is very difficult to rectify in tiling say. Besides, once fitted removing a kitchen often results in the units themselves requiring considerable repair especially as they are not designed like furniture to be moved around. Some kitchen styles use free standing units that are considered furniture so can be installed by the tenant but because a kitchen has various services – gas, electric, water, drainage installation skill is required.
I suggested this video before, thank u ❤
Thanks for sharing, one more topic, not recalling correct in which video you mentioned that there is a website we can use to donate/hand over old furniture / fixture without any cost?
I love your channel.
After landing in Germany I was so scared what I am gonna do. And here comes you guys who tells us how to go grocery shopping,how to clean, how to despose waste, what beers are best. Really like how both of you tells us everything. Watching you both now feels like I am watching my bff's taking ❤️❤️
This video is on perfect timing for me. ! I am moving to Germany (Koeln) on november 1st 😀
I bought a kettle/Wasserkocher straight away from Woolworths for €10 because I was desperate for a cuppa… can you tell I moved here from England ☕️
I hope that some day i meet you in person to thank you for all of your efforts
A "Schreibwarenladen" in Düsseldorf I know is Marx-Kaufmann at Kölner Str. 291A. They are very friendly and they will also order things, if they don't have them. It is not a fancy shop, but they have a lot of stuff (not all on display, so ask them).
This video came just as I was moving house. Was great to see a comprehensive overview of everything.
imagine all the cash savings going into buying a kitchen 🤷
I used myhammer for moving and payed as much as would pay just for the rental of the transporter, while here it came with two guys doing the heavy lifting for hours and the driving, so I gave them a nice tip and still made a great deal.
If I can get a kitchen with an island, can I also get one that comes with a private jet? 🤣
The content was brilliant per usual.
Thanks so much for plenty of good vibes that always come with it, that is extraodinary and very addictive! 😘🤗
Smoothly yours
A larger chain dealing in office supplies and stationery was Staples. Unfortunately, it went bankrupt in mid-2022. There's still a Staples in my town, but it seems they're only selling leftovers. Since Amazon is basically already a monopolist in many areas, I try to avoid this store as much as possible. Amazon may be cheap now, but when it's pushed all the alternatives out of the market, it dictates the prices. This is not good for consumers.
A much-needed video for me…Thank you very much 🙂🙂
Loved the timing of the video, I'm preparing to move in around 45 days. You guys are helping me a lot. Vielen Dank!
What if I want to stick to non-German brands of kitchen appliances I'm used to? I've had good experience with Samsung and LG, and they are a lot cheaper than German brands, at least when both groups are imported.
I’m so glad I found your channel 😊❤ you guys are amazing and always make me smile!
I’m hoping to stay in Cologne for New Years to experience Germany for the first time, and I’m sooooo excited! ❤❤
Thank you for making me smile and putting out good videos 😍🥰 🇬🇧🇩🇪
Guys once again a great video and an important one considering the way you find apartments…wish u had made it earlier when I was moving in…shared it with a friend who is moving…will be helpful for them…cheers
Aww man! Wish I had this video 1 month ago. Great job as always
This video is great! Most people don't even think how something so trivial is hard for expats to learn.
Moved to Germany last year.. I wish I could see this video before)) great stuff!
I wouldn’t agree with some numbers though. I am trekking my expenses, so to furnish entire apartment/ 3 rooms incl all appliances, from cookware to stands for an acoustic system, we have spend ca. 17k.
Only kitchen with good appliances by Bosch / Siemens medium range models – costed 8k euro. – I have built it by myself. Yes, the tools for that I had to buy as well)) it is never ending process . Be ready for that