Household Needs Checklist

Household Needs Checklist

Some essential household items are common to all the modern household. From a basic list of items given to people looking to move into a new home an idea of ??what they need. Start with a list of items you already own, to compare this list to the array of basic household items suggested, and then assign priorities based on your needs and budget.

Furniture & Household Needs Checklist

Bathroom

• Bath towels
• Hand towels
• Wash cloths
• Bath mat
• Shower curtain set (with rod, rings, and liner)
• Soap dish
• Toothbrush holder
• Wastebasket

Bedding

• Blanket
• Comforter/bedspread
• Pillow
• Mattress pad
• Sheet sets

Cookware

• Pots & pans
• Casserole dishes
• Cooking & serving utensils
• Cookie sheet / sheet pan

Cutlery

• Cutlery set
• Cutting board

Dining

• Dinnerware
• Flatware
• Cups or mugs
• Glassware

Furniture

• Bed frame
• Mattress
• Nightstand
• Chairs
• Dining table & chairs
• Living room lamp
• Bedroom lamp
• Sofa

Kitchen Accessories

• Flatware tray
• Food storage containers
• Pitcher
• Scissors
• Dish drainer
• Tall kitchen trash can
• Measuring cups
• Mixing bowls
• Mixing accessory set

Textiles

• Dish towels
• Dish cloths
• Hot pads / pot holders

Miscellaneous

• Medication planner
• Blinds/curtains
• Clothes hangers
• Laundry basket
• Phone (cordless/cell)
• Calendar
• Small sewing kit
• Small tool set (screwdriver, hammer, etc.)
• Vacuum
• Calculator (regular, large)
• Batteries

Small Kitchen Appliances

• Can opener (electric / manual)
• Coffee pot
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Crock pot