Buying your first house or apartment or planning to move and only want to take the essentials with you? Below is a list of the basic essentials for every room in your house so you can stay organized and live with only the necessary belongings.
Dining Room Basics:
- Table
- Chairs
- Linens
- Ceramic serving pieces
- Serving utensils
- Dinner plates
- Stainless steel flatware
- Serrated steak knives
- Drinking glasses
- Wine glasses
- Bottle Opener
Living Room Basics:
- Sofa
- Occasional chair or lounge chair
- Coffee table
- Side table
- Lamps
- Shelving Unit
- Mirror
- Ottoman
- Memorable decor
- Curtains or shades
Kitchen Basics:
- Eight quart stockpot
- Three quart saute pan
- Two quart saucepan
- Microwave oven
- Toaster oven
- Food processor
- Handheld mixer / blender
- Coffee grinder and coffee pot
- Chefs knife
- Paring knife
- Serrated knife
- Cutting Board
- Ice cube tray
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Oils
- Grater
- Strainer / colander
- Peeler
- Paper towels
- Dish towel
- Dish soap
- Kitchen scissors
Bedroom Basics:
- Bed
- Dresser
- Chest
- Night Table
- Bedside Lamp
- Upholstered armchair
Bathroom Basics:
- Cabinets
- Hooks
- Towel racks
- Shower caddy
- Mirror or mirrored medicine cabinet
- Bath mat
- Shower curtain / shower liner
- Towels / washcloths
- Tub pillow
- Candles
- Garbage pail
- Hand soap
- Hand towel and towel ring
- Tubside table
