Furniture checklist for new home

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.)