Furnishing List for First Apartment or Rental Home
Before making any purchases, create a list of what furnishings you will need for the below 5 action areas:
Where you Sleep
Where you Sit / Socialize (leisure time) Where you Snack
Where you Study (work or hobby area) How you will Sanitize
Let’s break these down even further into a general suggested item list of what can fit in these areas. (This list may not included everything for your specific needs, so add or subtract as needed)
Sleep – Bedroom
Bed (frame, mattresses)
Pillow & Bedding (blankets, comforter, sheets) Dresser or Storage for Clothing
Hangers
Night Stand
Table Lamp
Alarm Clock
Telephone
Chair
Mirror
Socializing / Sitting – Living Room
Comfortable Sofa or Chairs Side Tables
Table Lamps
Entertainment Center or Stand Bookcases / Shelving
Coffee Table Coasters
Snack / Eating – Dining Room or Kitchen
Table (to sit and eat)
Chairs (for table or bar)
Utensils (for eating or cooking)
Plates, bowls, glassware.
Cooking Equipment ( pots & pans, spatulas, coffee makers, can openers, blender,
etc., this can be lengthy and is left to personal choice)
Study
Desk (with flat surface for writing & the computer) Chair
Computer

Office Tools (stapler, pens & pencil storage) Shelving for books
File cabinet
Desk lamp
Sanitizing (Cleaning & Bathroom Supplies) Sponges
Duster / Dusting cloths Cleaning Chemicals Plunger
Mop
Broom
Vacuum Cleaner Towels & Wash Clothes
This list should give you a good start at setting up house and on your way to making that house/apartment your home.