Just get in the place and then worry about stuff.
Don't worry about bedding for guests. If they come over then tell them to bring a sleeping bag.

You can get very cheap stuff to start with and then replace them later on when you have more money.

Instead of a wardrobe, get a clothing rail. Cheap and looks ok.

Can any family supply things like a kettle or toaster or some spare crockery they don't use?

You'll be surprised how quickly you end up with a house full of stuff over time.
( girlinthehole, Tue 3 Mar 2009, 14:50, 2 replies)

BGB
yeah, im filling up rapidly from the parents loft already!

plus sister works at B&Q (20% discount) mum worked for M&S (20%discount) brother in law is a sparky and dad is a handyman, but

its

just

so

much

shit!

im not fussed, its gonna be 3rd hand tat from floor to ceiling until further notice, im not proud!
(Halfy By light alone, Tue 3 Mar 2009, 14:56, closed)

Wardrobe replacement
get a few of those extending pole things (or if you're skint some wood and build up brackets & crossbars) and stick them in the airing cupboard (if you have one). Air your clothes out in there on the poles- making sure to have it properly ventilated to stop it getting damp if you're drying them too- and then iron them, fold them and stick them in a neat pile somewhere in the flat.

If you're too cheap to buy a clothes drier, get those over-door clips and rails. You can hide them if you have people over and it gives you an almost unlimited length along which you can drip-dry your clothes.
( uberdeity Wondered why Owen Lars knew of the term "hell" on, Tue 3 Mar 2009, 15:00, closed)