What to buy for a new house? | Your definitive new-home checklist

November 6, 2020

Whether you’re flying the family nest or upsizing, it’s worth making a new home checklist of what you may need. While your new home will come with the agreed integrated whitegoods, and other quality fixtures and fittings, the rest is up to you. Here’s a handy line-up, room by room, of what you may need to bring with you on move day. Ready?

Kitchen and dining

Kitchen table and chairs

Fridge / Freezer

Placemats and coasters

Rubbish bin

Dinner plates and side plates

Recycling bin

Cutlery and serving utensils

Kettle and toaster

Glasses and mugs

Mixing Bowls – large and small

Fruit bowl

Set of good quality knives

Chopping boards

Saucepans, frying pan(s) and baking trays

Oven gloves and tea towels

Sponges and Scourers

Cooking utensils – tongs, wooden spoon, whisk, measuring jug/spoons and so on

Living Room

Sofa(s) and cushions

Coffee table

Bookshelves or other storage

Curtains

Lamps

TV stand

Laundry

Tumble Dryer

Washing Machine
Iron and Ironing Board

Indoor clothes airer

Washing line for outside

Hoover

Dust Pan and Brush

Laundry basket

Cleaning Products

Polish and Dusters

Surface cleaners

Sponges, cloths and microfiber cloths

Air fresheners – spray or plug in

Glass and window cleaner

Bedroom(s)

Bed and Pillows

Mattress

Bedding Washing Basket

Wardrobe and/or Chest of Drawers

Bedside table/cabinet

Bathroom

Space saving storage – under bed / ottoman / footstools Tallboy

Towels

Bath mat

Toothbrush holder

Toilet Brush

First aid essentials

Toilet Cleaner

Garage/study/other

Lampshades for throughout property

Spare light bulbs and batteries

Storage unit

Torch for emergencies

Burglar alarm

Smoke alarm & carbon monoxide detector

Fire extinguisher/blanket

Files for important documents (bills etc.)

Basic DIY kit – hammer, measuring tape, drill, pliers, screwdrivers and screws

Step ladder

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