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:

  1. Sofa or couch
  2. Armchair or accent chair
  3. Coffee table
  4. End tables or side tables
  5. TV stand or media console
  6. TV (if not already provided)
  7. Rug
  8. Lamp(s)
  9. Bookshelf or bookcase
  10. Decorative items (e.g., vases, plants, artwork)

Dining Room:

  1. Dining table
  2. Chairs (at least 4-6)
  3. Hutch or china cabinet
  4. Pendant light or chandelier
  5. Rug
  6. Decorative items (e.g., centerpiece, placemats, wall art)

Kitchen:

  1. Major appliances (e.g., refrigerator, stove, microwave)
  2. Kitchen island or cart
  3. Dining table and chairs (if not already provided)
  4. Pots and pans
  5. Kitchen utensils and gadgets
  6. Dishware and glassware
  7. Small appliances (e.g., toaster, blender, coffee maker)

Bedrooms:

  1. Bed frame and mattress
  2. Dresser or chest of drawers
  3. Nightstand(s)
  4. Lamp(s)
  5. Closet organizer system (if not already provided)
  6. Rug
  7. Decorative items (e.g., artwork, plants, throw pillows)

Bathroom:

  1. Shower curtain or door
  2. Towels and washcloths
  3. Toiletries (e.g., toothbrush holder, soap dispenser)
  4. Bathroom trash can
  5. Shower caddy or storage rack
  6. Bath mat
  7. Decorative items (e.g., towels, soap dishes, wall art)

Office/Study:

  1. Desk
  2. Chair
  3. Bookshelf or bookcase
  4. Lamp
  5. Filing cabinet or storage unit
  6. Computer and accessories (if not already provided)
  7. Decorative items (e.g., artwork, plants, throw pillows)

Additional Items:

  1. Vacuum cleaner
  2. Mop and bucket
  3. Broom and dustpan
  4. Cleaning supplies (e.g., dish soap, all-purpose cleaner)
  5. Toolkit (e.g., screwdriver, pliers, hammer)
  6. Fire extinguisher
  7. 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!