top of page

Things to buy when you move into your first home

Provided below is a list of things to buy when you move into your first home. You can also download this as a checklist at the bottom of this page.

Bedroom

  • Bed

  • Mattress

  • Bedside table

  • Alarm clock

  • Lamp

  • Quilt cover

  • Quilt

  • Sheets

  • Pillows

  • Pillow protectors

  • Mattress protectors

  • Chest of drawers / dresser 

  • Coathangers

Dining

  • Dining table

  • Dining chairs

  • Placemats

  • Coasters

​

Study

  • Desk

  • Chair

  • Computer / laptop 

  • Printer

  • Scanner

  • Internet modem

  • Bookshelf

Bathroom

  • Towels

  • Facewashers

  • Hand towels

  • Bath mats

  • Toothbrush holder

  • Toilet brush cleaner

  • Bin

Loungeroom

  • Lounge / sofa

  • Blankets

  • Lounge pillows

  • Coffee table

  • TV unit

  • Television

  • Set top box

  • DVD / Bluray player

  • Lamp / floor lamp

 
Laundry

  • Washing machine

  • Dryer

  • Washing baskets

  • Laundry hamper

  • Iron

  • Ironing board

  • Ironing board covers

  • Buckets

  • Mop

  • Dustpan and brush

  • Broom

  • Bin

  • Step stool

  • Vacuum cleaner / stick vacuum

Living Room

Kitchen

  • Barstools

  • Fridge

  • Freezer

  • Microwave

  • Toaster

  • Kettle

  • Coffee machine

  • Sandwich press

  • Blender

  • Mixer

  • Food processor

  • Electric frypan

  • Slow cooker

  • Rice cooker

  • Oven trays

  • Casserole dishes

  • Baking trays

  • Pizza trays

  • Pots

  • Stockpot

  • Saucepans

  • Wok

  • Strainers / colander

  • Sieve

  • Mixing bowls

  • Cutlery; knives, forks, spoons

  • Knife set

  • Spatula

  • Tongs

  • Whisk

  • Wooden spoons

  • Can opener

  • Corkscrew

  • Peeler

  • Grater

  • Garlic press

  • Corer

  • Juicer

  • Egg slicer

  • Egg rings

  • Measuring cups

  • Measuring spoons

  • Measuring jug

  • Rolling pin

  • Cutting boards

  • Meat tenderiser

  • Salt and pepper shakers

  • Wine glasses

  • Glasses

  • Cups

  • Coffee mugs

  • Bowls

  • Plates

  • Serving bowls

  • Serving plates

  • Serving utensils

  • Spice rack

  • Ramekins

  • Cutting boards

  • Storage containers

  • Dish drainer

  • Oven mits

  • Tea towels

Storage

  • Buffet unit / sideboard unit

  • Flash light / torch

  • Candles and matches

  • Batteries

  • Light globes

  • Measuring tape

  • Medicine cups & first aid kit

  • Sewing kit

  • Measuring tape

  • Extension cord

Outside

  • Barbeque (BBQ)

  • Clothesline

  • Pegs

  • Outside dining table and chairs

  • Lawnmower

  • Whipper snipper

  • Blower

  • Gardening tools (shears, shovel, wheelbarrow, rake, etc.)

  • Hose

Toolkit essentials

  • Hammer

  • Drill

  • Screwdrivers

  • Tape measure

  • Allen keys

  • Level

  • Saw

  • Ladder

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) (gloves, eye protection, ear muffs etc.)

Downloads

Subscribe Form

Thanks for submitting!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

The information on this website is general advice only. Please seek professional assistance for your own individual situation.
Some of the links on this website are from affiliate programs of which we may receive a commission.
©2023 by Life Events Made Easy
lifeeventsmadeeasy@gmail.com

bottom of page