that will work... i have a bed for my dog in one room and the kennel in the other... i use the bed often as his "place" when i don't want him underfoot, and the kennel of course, to crate him when i'm not home... it is best to get him used to the kennel asap tho... one thing to start with is feeding him inside...you want him to have positive associations in there...
anyway, my dog will shred any fabrics that i put in his kennel (crate training has been quite a challenge for us...but we are getting there) so i just use old blankets....
you should browse around some of the old posts on here and see if you have any questions... it will give you a good idea of things to expect when you get him... excuse my assumption, but this is your first dog? anyway... with a pup, you want to be focused on socialization, housetraining, crate training, and introducing him to things that may be difficult when he gets older, like grooming and vet visits, you also want to start working on teaching him to be patient and calm... we have lots of threads that will get you started on these things already....
i would also suggest a good book if you haven't already got one... i like "the power of positive dog training" by patricia miller but there is a thread on here with some good book recommendations....i'll find it for you
you may want to look around for a "puppy class" in your area.... as well as some training classes, dog park, boarding kennels, doggie day care facilities, dog groomers, and of course a vet... those are all good places to be familiar with so that when you need them you know where they are and if you'd feel safe leaving your dog with them...
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