Course in home essentials
Make sure you have everything you need for your new
home including dinnerware, towels and kitchen
appliances
Friday, November 25, 2005
Congratulations: You are moving in to a new home! One of the fun parts of the pre-moving whirlwind is that you get to shop for all the supplies you'll need to start your new home.
First, take stock of what you have and will keep, and what you need and want. Think about everything from barware to bedding, and dont forget about dinnerware.
Next, make a list of your desired items and how many of each you'll need. Plan to visit at least two to four stores to get a good idea of whats available. Look for stores that have the brands and styles you want in a variety of price ranges.
Heres a checklist of some essentials you wont want to forget:
Flatware: Everyday flatware for eating Extra teaspoons Butter knife Salad servers
Glassware: Wine glasses Water goblets Juice glasses Ice bucket and tongs
Dinnerware: Coffeepot Teapot Salt and pepper shakers Serving bowls Salad bowl Serving trays China place settings (dinner plate, salad/ dessert plate, bread and butter plate, teacup and saucer) Casual place settings (dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, soup/cereal bowl, mug)
Kitchenware Checklist : Kettle Blender Coffeemaker Coffee grinder Food processor Toaster Skillet Saucepan with lid Roasting pan Colander Casserole dish Baking sheets, cake pans, muffin tins Measuring cups/spoons Steak knives, bread knife, paring knife, sharpening tool Kitchen shears
Linens and bath gear : Sheet sets for main and guest bedrooms Down comforter/duvet cover Bed skirt, mattress pad, blankets Pillows and decorative pillows Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, guest towels Bath mats Scale Hamper
Of course a lot of people, particularly first time buyers make do with the bare essentials while they re-model and furnish the property. However, moving is an exciting time and many of your friends and family will want to buy you house-warming gifts, so keep this checklist in mind.
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