Set up your home: Top things to buy for a new home checklist

Now that you bought a new house, you’re probably wondering:

What stuff do I need to buy to get started?

What are the things I need to buy right now?

What can I buy later?

To make the process of moving in and getting set up much less stressful, I put together this comprehensive list of all the things you need to buy for a new house.

Kitchen

Imagine you are having your first party. Everyone thinks your new home is fantastic until you go to open a bottle of wine – and discover you don’t own a bottle opener!

Don’t worry – with this kitchen inventory you will have every thing you need for every occasion in the kitchen.

• Basic Furniture
• Kitchen table
• Chairs
• Rubbish bin
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Microwave
• Blender
• Set of knives
• Bottle opener 
• Measuring jug
• Mixing bowls
• Oven gloves and tea towels
• A selection of pots and pans including a frying pan, a small pot and a colander
• Wooden spoon

Living room essentials

When you’re considering what things to buy for a new house or apartment, you shouldn’t overlook your living room. Whilst throws and pillows may not seem immediately vital, you will soon miss the comfort they bring to your family and guests. These are the living room essentials you should buy:

• Rug
• Pillows
• Lamps
• Bookcases/shelving
• TV stand
• Sound bar
• Streaming devices for your TV
• A couch
• A coffee table
• Bookshelves
• Curtains, including curtain rod and curtains
• CD/DVD storage

Bedroom Essentials

• Bed
• Mattress
• Dressers/wardrobes
• Bedside tables
• Mirror
• Area rug
• Bed frame
• Pillows
• Mattress pad
• Full length mirror
• Night stand
• Lamp
• Curtains

Closet Essentials

• Hangers
• Door hooks
• Hanging closet rod 
• Shoe rack
• Hanging shelves

BATHROOM ESSENTIALS 

• Shower Curtain
• Bath Rug
• Bath/Hand Towels
• Tub Mat
• Toilet Brush/Holder
• Toilet Seat
• Toothbrush Holder
• Soap Dish
• Towel Bars/Racks
• Air Fresheners
• Toiletries
• Mirror 

CLEANING & LAUNDRY

• Cleaning Products
• Hand Soap
• Sponges/Gloves
• Dust Pan/Mop/Broom
• Room Fresheners
• Trash Can/Trash Bag
• Step Stool
• Vacuum

Home Decor

• Toss Pillows
• Slipcovers
• Picture Frames
• Wall Art
• Area Rug/Door Mats
• Lighting/Lamps
• Shelving
• Furniture/Bookcases
• Wall Hanging Kits

You won’t need everything right away, so my advice is to start with this checklist of essentials and prioritize each item into buckets: first week, first month, first three months.

Prioritizing the list will help you focus on what is most important and will take the pressure off of thinking you need everything right away. 

Please let us know what we items we forgot.