Most furniture is a want and not a need. But if you are ready to budget for furniture you might want to visit this website that gives you free plans to make your own- and it is really, really cool furniture. Ana focuses on teaching women how to do wookworking and it is amazing to see what has been created from her plans! The website is knock off wood. You could use her plans to make shelves for your food storage!!
Also, have you noticed that there is now a monthly article in the Ensign on Provident Living? There are -and they are helpful.
