Things you’ll need
When you’re buying household items it’s important to start by buying the essentials.
Where to get furniture
When you're looking for furniture you could save money by:
- checking if friends and family have any furniture you could have
- searching on Gumtree
- visiting your local charity shop or second hand shop
- looking for free items on Freecycle
Furniture
Bedroom furniture
In your bedroom you will need:
- bedframe
- mattress
- wardrobe
- chest of drawers
Kitchen and dining furniture
You will need:
- fridge and freezer
- table
- dining chairs
- microwave
- kettle
- toaster
Living room furniture
In your living room you will need:
- TV
- Comfy chair or sofa
Other items
Bedroom
- Bed sheets
- Duvet and cover
- Pillows and pillow cases
Kitchen
- Plates and bowls
- Glasses and mugs
- Cutlery
- Frying pan and saucepans
- Utensils such as wooden spoons, colander, bottle and can openers
- Chopping board
- Oven gloves
- Dish towels
- Drying rack
Bathroom
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Toilet brush and shower curtain (if not supplied)
Other
- Food
- Washing up liquid
- Bins
- Bin bags
- Vacuum cleaner
- Dustpan and brush
- Lamps
- Light bulbs
- Extension lead