Essentials for your First Home

Essentials for your Putting together a home from scratch can be overwhelming. Here is a list of the basics to get you started.

Entry  Welcome mat  Area rug  Hooks or hangers for coats, etc.  Shoe shelf Living Room  Couch and chairs  Coffee table  Bookshelves  TV stand  Area rug  Throw pillows  Throw blanket  Artwork  Lamps  Coasters Bathroom  Shower curtain and liner  Shower curtain rings  Bath mat  Trash can  Towels (bath, hand, and wash cloths)  Hand Soap  Toilet paper  Toilet Brush  Toilet Plunger Bedroom  Bed frame, box spring, mattress  Mattress pad, sheets, comforter  Night stand  Lamp  Dresser  Shoe rack  Hangers  Hamper  Curtains  Alarm clock

Kitchen  Spices  Baking ingredients  Silverware  Silverware organizer  Serving ware  Plates, bowls, mugs, glasses  Trash can, recycle bin, compost bucket  Pots and pans  Spatula  Wooden spoons  Ladle  Whisk  Tongs  Measuring cups, measuring spoons  Bottle opener  Corkscrew  Can opener  Ice cream scoop  Dish towels and cloths  Food storage containers  Aluminum foil  Plastic wrap  Parchment and/or wax paper  Plastic bags (snack, quart, gallon)  Cutting board  Ice cube trays  Can opener  Sharp knives  Colander  Table cloth, napkins, placemats  Oven mitts and hot pads  Table and chairs  Fruit basket or bowl

Appliances  Toaster and/or toaster oven  Microwave  Coffeemaker and/or tea kettle  Blender  Mixer  Food processer Electronics  Internet router  Extension cords and power strips  Bluetooth speaker  Computer and monitor  Printer  Phone Misc.  Paper towels  Rags  Duster  Dryer sheets  Laundry soap  Trash bags  Vacuum cleaner  Broom and dust pan  Fans  Tool kit (screwdriver, hammer, nails, picture hooks, pliers, masking tape, duck tape, leveler, measuring tape)  Scissors  Pens  Notepad  Spare key  Flashlight  Batteries  First aid kit  Candle  Matches or lighter