What essentials do I need for my home
When buying your first home or living in any home, you could go crazy buying everything you think you will need if you have the funds. We have all bought something that we thought we needed and never used it. We are here to help you with a list of household items needed for your new home and things every house should have. Our home essentials checklist will make it a breeze! So what essentials do I need for my home?
The most important essentials for any home are a fire blanket and fire extinguisher. You may not think that you will need either of these, but they may make the difference in being able to minimise damage to your home in the event of a fire.
It goes without saying, we all need a cooker, a fridge freezer and a bed but for first-time buyers who may have lived with parents, where do you buy these things and how do you know if they are of good quality? There are so many things every house should have, so if you need to know which make of appliances to buy, click here for further guidance.
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We have compiled a list of must-haves for your home:
Kitchen
Integrated Ovens |
Hobs |
Cookers
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Range Cookers |
Cooker Hoods |
Mini Ovens & Hobs |
Health Grills |
Sandwich Toasters & Panini Presses |
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Fridge |
Freezer |
Fridge Freezers |
Washing Machines |
Washer Dryers |
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Dishwashers |
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Kettles |
Coffee Machines |
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Food Preparation |
Juicers/Smoothie Makers |
Dust Pan & Broom![]() ![]() |
Mop & Bucket![]() ![]() |
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Dinnerware![]() ![]() |
Cutlery Set![]() ![]() |
Utensils![]() ![]() |
Chopping board(s) | |
Bin![]() ![]() |
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Ironing Board![]() ![]() |
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Tupperware | Mixing Bowls![]() ![]() |
Peelers![]() ![]() |
Knives
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Measuring Jug
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Collander |
Scales | Cleaning Fluid
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Washing Up Liquid![]() ![]() |
Tea Towels
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Dishcloths
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Scourer/Sponges
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Lounge
Lamps![]() ![]() |
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Bedroom
Hangers | Bedding |
Furniture Set |
Drawers | Bed Frame |
Mattress |
Light bulbs | Table Lamp |
Wall Mirror |
Bathroom
Shower Curtain | Toilet Brush | Toilet cleaner |
Toilet Tissue | Towels | Mirror |
Cabinet | Laundry basket |
Hallway/Landing
Smoke alarm |
Mat | Rug |
Safety Gate |
Escape Ladder |
Garden
Wooden Storage Shed | Lawnmower | Hedge cutter |
Garden Furniture | Grass Trimmer | Shears and Secateur Set |