Basic furniture checklist for your new home
Congratulations on your new home! Here's a basic furniture checklist to help you get started:
Living Room:
- Sofa or couch
- Armchair or accent chair
- Coffee table
- End tables or side tables
- TV stand or media console
- TV (if not already provided)
- Rug
- Lamp(s)
- Bookshelf or bookcase
- Decorative items (e.g., vases, plants, artwork)
Dining Room:
- Dining table
- Chairs (at least 4-6)
- Hutch or china cabinet
- Pendant light or chandelier
- Rug
- Decorative items (e.g., centerpiece, placemats, wall art)
Kitchen:
- Major appliances (e.g., refrigerator, stove, microwave)
- Kitchen island or cart
- Dining table and chairs (if not already provided)
- Pots and pans
- Kitchen utensils and gadgets
- Dishware and glassware
- Small appliances (e.g., toaster, blender, coffee maker)
Bedrooms:
- Bed frame and mattress
- Dresser or chest of drawers
- Nightstand(s)
- Lamp(s)
- Closet organizer system (if not already provided)
- Rug
- Decorative items (e.g., artwork, plants, throw pillows)
Bathroom:
- Shower curtain or door
- Towels and washcloths
- Toiletries (e.g., toothbrush holder, soap dispenser)
- Bathroom trash can
- Shower caddy or storage rack
- Bath mat
- Decorative items (e.g., towels, soap dishes, wall art)
Office/Study:
- Desk
- Chair
- Bookshelf or bookcase
- Lamp
- Filing cabinet or storage unit
- Computer and accessories (if not already provided)
- Decorative items (e.g., artwork, plants, throw pillows)
Additional Items:
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Broom and dustpan
- Cleaning supplies (e.g., dish soap, all-purpose cleaner)
- Toolkit (e.g., screwdriver, pliers, hammer)
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (if not already installed)
Remember, this is just a basic checklist to get you started. You may need to add or remove items based on your personal preferences and the specific needs of your new home. Happy decorating!