The priority should be items that serve a safety or functional purpose, like a comfortable bed, dressers for clothes storage, a table and chairs for dining, or cookware and kitchenware. Once those needs are met, it’s time to start thinking about items that will add to the space's aesthetic like paintings or photographs for the walls, decorative vases or bowls, or cozy throw blankets for the couch. With a clear understanding of what is most important, it will be easier to stick to a budget and avoid making impulse purchases that are regretted later.