Furniture checklist for new home
Table of contents
Living room furniture checklist
Essentials
- Sofa or couch
- Blinds or curtains
- Ceiling light
- Rug or carpet
- TV (TV mount or wall bracket (if wall-mounted))
Low priority living room furniture
- Coffee table
- Cushions / throw pillows
- Television stand / entertainment unit
- Floor lamp / table lamps
- Ottoman or footrest
- Side tables or end tables
- Wall art
- Bookshelves / shelving units / display cabinets
- Sound system or speakers
Kitchen furniture checklist
- Kitchen cabinets or cupboards
- Kitchen island or kitchen cart (if space permits)
- Dining table and chairs
- Kitchen pantry or food storage cabinet
- Kitchen sink and faucet
- Countertops
- Range or stove
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher (if desired)
- Microwave oven
- Range hood or ventilation system
- Kitchen utensils drawer organizer
- Cutlery tray or utensil holder
- Spice rack or spice organizer
- Kitchen canisters or food storage containers
- Mixing bowls and measuring cups
- Cookware (pots, pans, baking sheets, etc.)
- Bakeware (cake pans, cookie sheets, muffin tins, etc.)
- Small kitchen appliances (toaster, blender, coffee maker, etc.)
- Food preparation surfaces (cutting board, kitchen knives, etc.)
- Kitchen tools (whisk, spatula, tongs, etc.)
- Dish rack or dish drying mat
- Trash can and recycling bin
- Kitchen linens (dish towels, oven mitts, pot holders, etc.)
- Kitchen cleaning supplies (dish soap, sponge, cleaning solutions, etc.)
Bedroom furniture checklist
- Bed frame or bedstead
- Mattress
- Pillows
- Bedside tables or nightstands
- Dresser or chest of drawers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Vanity or dressing table (if desired)
- Bedroom seating (e.g., armchair, bench, or ottoman)
- Desk or workspace (if desired)
- Desk chair (if applicable)
- Bookshelves or bookcases
- Full-length mirror or standing mirror
- Wall-mounted shelves or floating shelves
- Bedside lamps or lighting fixtures
- Ceiling or overhead lighting
- Window treatments (curtains, blinds, or shades)
- Decorative items (e.g., wall art, plants, or decorative accessories)
- Storage containers or baskets
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry hamper or basket
- Floor rug or carpet
- Alarm clock or digital clock
- Wall hooks or coat rack
- Window seat or reading nook (if space permits)
- TV stand or media console (if desired)
Bathroom furniture and fixtures checklist
- Bathroom vanity or sink cabinet
- Mirror or medicine cabinet
- Toilet
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower curtain or enclosure
- Bathroom shelves or storage units
- Towel rack or towel bar
- Bathroom cabinet or linen storage
- Bathroom stool or bench
- Toilet paper holder
- Soap dish or soap dispenser
- Toothbrush holder
- Bathroom wastebasket or trash can
- Bathroom scale
- Bathroom rug or bath mat
- Shower caddy or organizer
- Bathroom hooks or towel hooks
- Over-the-toilet storage shelves or cabinet
- Wall-mounted or freestanding towel warmer
- Laundry hamper or basket
Dining room furniture checklist
- Dining table
- Dining chairs
- Buffet or sideboard
- China cabinet or display cabinet
- Bar cart (if desired)
- Bar stools (if applicable)
- Dining bench (optional)
- Dining room hutch (optional)
- Server or serving cart (optional)
- Wine rack or wine storage (optional)
- Dining table extension or leaf (if needed)
- Dining table pads or covers (to protect the table)
- Tablecloth or placemats
- Napkins and napkin rings
- Dinnerware (plates, bowls, and serving dishes)
- Glassware (glasses, tumblers, and stemware)
- Silverware or flatware (forks, knives, and spoons)
- Serving utensils (spatulas, ladles, and serving spoons)
- Salt and pepper shakers
- Centerpiece or table decor (candle holders, vases, etc.)
- Dining room lighting (chandelier, pendant lights, etc.)
- Rug or carpet (optional)
- Curtains or window treatments (if applicable)
- Wall art or mirrors (to decorate the dining room)
- Barware (cocktail shaker, wine opener, etc.)