When I moved into my apartment my aim was to not clutter the place with trinkets and baubles and so I decided on key pieces and only purchased those. For four months I lived with the bare essentials: a bed, 1 sofa, a chest of drawers, and a small occasional table.
That was a great experience and ensured I brought into my home only the furniture that I really needed.
My bedroom is calming and peaceful - like this one but with less furniture!