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It’s time – your new home is ready, and the moment has come to move in. However, with all the moving tasks filling up your schedule, the whole process can be rather overwhelming. You need to take care of a lot of things in a short time and get everything you need to make your new living space functional. For that reason, we’ve created a list of essential things to buy for your first home – everything you need to set up the household and be able to invite your friends for a housewarming party. 

Things you need to get for the kitchen

Let’s start with the most important room in your home. The kitchen is the area you should equip first, as you’ll have to start preparing meals as soon as you come in. Here are some essentials you’ll need in your kitchen. 

Preparing the food 

For making the food and eating, you need a cutlery set, plates of different sizes, a couple of knives, pots, pans, a baking tray, and some wooden/silicone spoons for mixing the tastiest dishes ever. 

Appliances 

If your kitchen doesn’t come with bigger appliances such as a fridge and dishwasher, be sure to go shopping for some quality pieces for your new kitchen. Additionally, getting a microwave, a blender, a kettle, and a toaster will make the kitchen space complete and ready for cooking. 

Cleaning up 

When it comes to kitchen hygiene, you’ll need a couple of things to ensure your kitchen is clean, tidy, and organized. For starters, get a good-quality garbage bin – there are new, smart models that use a motion sensor to open. These can be an excellent addition to your home, and make sure your hands are clean. Next, you’ll need some cleaning detergent, a sponge, tea towels, cleaning cloths, and a universal kitchen cleaner solution. For a healthier option without too many chemicals, you can always go for a mix of vinegar and water. 

Accessories and furniture 

Surely, you’ll need furniture for your kitchen if you don’t already have some – a kitchen table and a couple of chairs. Additionally, you should get accessories such as oven gloves, a tin opener, a bottle opener, and a vegetable peeler. 

Bathroom

Another important room in every home is the bathroom. Some essential things you need for your bathroom include hand soap, shower gel, shampoo, and other cosmetics you use. Also, don’t forget to get a new toothbrush and a toothbrush and soap, holder. You’ll also need a bin, a bathroom rug, a toilet brush, and some cleaning products you’ll use to keep your bathroom sparkly clean. Finally, don’t forget to get some different-sized towels – match them to your bathroom tiles’ color for a more elegant look. 

Bedroom

To spend the first night in your home, you’ll need to equip your bedroom. Pillows, covers, and a bed sheet set are undoubtedly some of the essential things to buy for your first home. When it comes to furniture, aside from your bed, you’ll need bedside tables, a closet, and maybe even some drawer chest. Also, think about accessories such as a mirror, two lamps for each side of your bed, and some curtains for more privacy. These are some of the basic, essential items you’ll need – take your time with adding accent items such as an armchair in the corner, a vanity table, a decorative bed cover and pillows, and some art above the bed. 

Living room

Your new home should have a cozy living room where you’ll enjoy peaceful evenings after a long day at work. For that to happen, you need to equip the space with a couple of essentials:

• Sitting furniture – a sofa, armchairs, or a comfortable sectional;
• A coffee table – there are various options you can choose from, according to the interior of your home;
• A side table 
• TV stand/Media Stand 
• Rug/carpet  
• Curtains 
• Lighting – side lamps or a standing lamp, it’s up to you. It’s good to have some soft background lighting apart from classic pendant lights;
• Some cushions for your furniture for extra comfort. 

Security

It’s essential to make the security of your new home a top priority when moving in. You should install a security system and make it a priority before moving into the new home. Check if you need to change the locks. Change batteries in smoke alarms and see if your carbon monoxide detector is working. Also, be sure you are ready for emergencies – get a first-aid kit, a fire extinguisher, a torch, a fire blanket, some extra batteries, a portable phone charger, some non-perishable foods, and some cash. This can be your emergency kit you can always count on if something bad happens. Also, consider getting a video doorbell and some motion sensor lights for your front door. These will help you feel safer, especially if you’re moving to a new neighborhood and don’t know much about the people around you. 

Home maintenance

Finally, let’s talk about the other kinds of essentials to buy for your first home – things you need to maintain your home, do some easy repairs, and keep it clean. Make sure you have some basic tools such as some nails and screws, a hammer, screwdrivers, heavy-duty tape, and a pair of scissors. Also, it’s good to have a step ladder to grab some high things on shelves easily, change a light bulb, etc. 

When it comes to cleaning, you’ll need some essential items such as a vacuum cleaner, a mop set, some cleaning clothes, and your favorite cleaning products. Also, don’t forget your laundry room essentials – a washer and dryer, a laundry basket, detergent, softener, bleach, stain remover, and ironing supplies
Your home is all set!

Remember that getting all these at once is challenging and expensive, so take your time equipping your home. The most important thing is to set up your utilities and have everything running from when you arrive. So you can continue getting the items from this list of essential things to buy for your first home. It’s best to plan your move as early as possible. This way, you can start collecting all the essentials slowly and be ready when the big day comes.