Find a furniture check list for moving out for the first time?


Question:Im moving out for the first time and i dont know what i really need, im trying to find a list of things can anyone help me??

Answers:
BEDROOM:


Furniture
bedside lamp

headboard

mattress / boxspring

nightstand

So You Can Sleep
bed sheets and pillowcases

comforter

duvet cover

mattress pad

pillows

Miscellaneous
alarm clock

clothing hangers

fan

full-length mirror

KITCHEN:

Cooking Utensils

bottle opener

blender

can openers

coffee maker

colander

cookie sheet or baking sheet

cutting board

knife set

ladle

measuring cups

measuring spoons

microwave

mixing bowls

oven mitts / pot holders

pots and pans

spatula

teakettle

toaster or toaster oven

vegetable peeler

wooden spoon

Dishes
bowls

flatware (forks, knives, spoons)

glasses

mugs

plates

wine glasses

Kitchen Furniture
chairs

kitchen table

trash can

Miscellaneous

dish towels

dish drying rack

plastic food storage containers

paper towel holder

refrigerator magnets

salt and pepper shakers

sponges

table cloth

placemats

BATHROOM:


bathroom rug

scale

shower curtain / shower liner

shower rings

toilet brush

towels

towel rung

trash can

toilet plunger (ball plunger)

shower caddy

soap dish or dispenser

toilet paper


LIVING ROOM:

bookshelf

CD storage

coffee table

couch

curtain panels

curtain rod

desk

desk lamp

DVD / VHS storage

floor lamp

magazine rack

office chair

rug

TV stand

wall hooks for hats and coats

OTHER ITEMS:

First Aid

band aids

antibiotic ointment

antiseptic (such as hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol)

acetaminophen

ibuprofen

thermometer

Safety

carbon monoxide detector

flashlight

smoke detector

Tools / Hardware

batteries

drill

extension cords

hammer

level

light bulbs

measuring tape

pliers

screwdriver set

step ladder

surge protector

wrench

Cleaning Supplies

broom

dustpan

mop / bucket

vacuum

Laundry

clothes drying rack

iron

ironing board

laundry basket and / or hamper


Obviously, you do not need everything right away but an GENERAL BASICS list is:

Mattress / Bed
Trash Cans
Curtains or Blinds
Shower Curtain and Shower Rings
Chest of Drawers or Hanging Closet Organizers
Dishware, Cups, and Utensils
Fan
Table and / or Desk
Chair
Lamp
Bookshelf
Sofa or Futon
Towels

Second hand stores and family cast offs are a great start. The important thing is to have the basics and do not rush to buy everything. Have fun with decorating and thrift store bargain hunting. Good Luck!


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