Published August 3, 2021

Essential Household Items Shopping List

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Written by Tonya Towles

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:When you move into your new home, you have a lot to do! One of the biggest things is making sure you have all your essential household items. We have created a new house checklist covering everything you may have forgotten about or not thought about during your big move! 

Let's get to shopping! 

Kitchen:

Plates, eating utensils, steak knives, drawer organizer for utensils, coffee mugs, wine glasses, trays or serving platters

Cooking:

Measuring cups, measuring spoons, rolling pin, whisk, tongs, spatula, bottle opener, colander, ice cube trays, mixing bowls

Cookware:

Sauté pan, frying pan, non-stick skillet, saucepan, stockpot, roasting pan, wok, baking dish, baking sheets, muffin tin

Kitchen Tools:

Drip Tray, cutting knives, cutting board, baking sheets, pizza pan, sealable containers, parchment paper, tinfoil, scrubber, can opener, meat thermometer, turkey baster 

Kitchen Appliances:

Refrigerator, oven, toaster, microwave, blender, griddle, Instant Pot, rice cooker, juicer, panini press, crockpot, coffee pot

Basic Spices

Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Basil, Thyme, Oregano

Other Basic Kitchen Supplies

Cling film, Ziplock bags, chip clips, napkins, paper towels, dishtowels, dish soap, dish rags, sponges, cleaning gloves, fridge magnets, whiteboard, ice cube trays, meal planning sheets, standing mat, oven mitts, cooling wire, stepping stool, reusable straws, pet dish and pet food

Kitchen Cleaning Necessities

Lining paper, garbage can, trash bags, recycling bags, broom, duster, magic eraser, vacuum

Cleaning Products

Mr. Clean, Scrubbing Bubbles, Swiffer Duster, Swiffer Sweeper, Lysol wipes, vacuum, handheld vacuum, iron and ironing board, mop, Roomba, broom, cupboards liner, rags, microfiber cloths, windex, paper towels, first aid kit, laundry detergent, fabric softener

Bedroom:

Bed frame, mattress, pillows, sheet set, pillow cases, decorative pillows, blanket, nightstand, curtain rod and curtains, full length mirror, dresser, laundry bin, alarm clock, storage bins

Bedroom Closets:

Storage containers, hangers, closet organizer, shoe rack, cute storage bins, jewelry organizer 

Technology and Smart Home:

Smart thermostat, smart light bulbs, smart plugs and outlets, smart light switches, smart lock, router, surge protectors, Alexa or Google, phone chargers, laptop/iPad chargers 

Office

Desk, computer, officer chair, surge protectors, monitor, mouse, rechargeable batteries, paper organizer, filing cabinets, shredder, pens, pencils, highlighters, post it notes, printer, paper, whiteboard and markers, dry eraser, art

Dining Room

Dining room table, dining room chairs, table cloth, table mats, table runner, candle holders and candles, centerpiece 

Living Room Technology

TV, sound system, streaming box, TV mount or stand, video game system, battery for remote control

Living Room Furniture:

Lamps, coffee table, chairs, sofa, sofa table, end tables, stools, bean bag chairs, area rug, decorative items, pillows, throw blankets

Bathrooms:

Shower curtain rod, shower hooks, shower curtain, shower mat, bath mats, new shower head, shower caddy or storage, bathtub plug, sink plug, garbage can, drain snake, toilet seat, toilet paper, toilet brush, toilet paper, tissues, towels, hand towels, facecloths, smart scale, waterproof shower speaker 

Homeowner Tools:

Cordless drill, screwdriver set, hammer, hanging nails, wall screws, flashlight, batteries, matches and candles, duct tape, step ladder, Wd-40, small screwdrivers, level, tape measure

Entry Way

Welcome mat, shoe tray, place to sit, hangers, coat rack

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