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Things you need for a new house: The essentials

Moving to a new house is exciting and stressful in equal measure. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’re moving somewhere bigger (or smaller), ensuring you have all the necessary items is an essential part of helping the process run smoothly and can be very satisfying. But it can also be hard to keep on top of all the things you need for a new house, especially as a lot will depend on what you already have and what comes included with your new home.

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Aesthetics aside, there are some essentials for a new home that you’ll need to buy before or shortly after you make the big move. At Access Self Storage , we’ve helped a lot of new homeowners with our self storage , moving house storage and packaging solutions . With that in mind, we’ve put together this helpful video on how to pack a box and the ultimate checklist of things you need for a new house. Below are the absolute basic things you need for a new house – we’ve left it up to you to decide how you’d like to furnish your home.

Kitchen

Depending on how modern the kitchen is in your new home, you might need to upgrade the ‘white goods’ (fridge, washing machine and dishwasher) or install the basics, like a cooker. Those aside, the following are what you can consider essential:

Table

Chairs

Microwave

Kettle

Rubbish bin and bin bags

Toaster

Kitchen roll

Sponge

Washing-up liquid

Tea towel

Drying rack

Some tea bags and a loaf of bread wouldn’t go amiss either!

You’ll also need a wide range of kitchen utensils, including:

Cutlery

Crockery

Glasses

Mugs

Sharp knives

Can opener

Baking tray

Pots and pans

Vegetable peeler

Bottle opener

Wooden spoon

Spatula

Salt and pepper shakers

Scales

Measuring jug

Mixing bowl

Serving platter

Oven gloves

Colander

Bathroom

Bathrooms are generally already kitted out with the essentials (toilet, sink, shower and/or bath). The following essentials cover everything you’ll need for the first morning you wake up in your new home:

Hand towel

Towel

Bathroom mat

Toilet brush

Toilet roll

Toilet roll holder

Soap

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Shower squeegee

Bin

Some basic cleaning products might also be useful:

Bleach

Bathroom spray

Glass cleaner

Limescale remover

Living room

Ideally, you don’t want to buy too much furniture before you move into your new home, because this will make moving more difficult and potentially more costly. These are the bare essentials you need for a comfortable living room:

Coffee table

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Couch (or comfortable chairs to sit on)

TV, with something to put it on (either a TV stand or a bracket to fix on to the wall)

A TV cable

Wi-Fi (so you can watch Netflix)

Lamp

Bedroom

Of course, the main thing to have in your new bedroom is a bed. But there are a few other essentials, including:

Duvet & pillows

Bedding (duvet cover and pillow cases)

Bedside table

Bedside lamp

Wardrobe

Hangers for your clothes

Chest of drawers

A mirror

Curtains

Cleaning products

It’s likely that your new home will be a bit dusty after all your boxes have been moved in. Here are the basic cleaning products you’ll need ready:

Wiping cloths, sponges and scrubbers (microfibre cloths are particularly good for dust)

Feather duster

Mop and bucket

Dustpan and brush

Washing-up liquid

Floor cleaner

Kitchen and bathroom spray

General disinfectant

Vacuum cleaner

Washing powder/liquid (if you have a washing machine)

A clothes horse (these are especially handy if you don’t have much radiator space)

Other essentials for a new home

All homes should have a box of medicine, a first aid kit and a few necessary grooming products. The main ones include:

Painkillers

Disinfectant

Plasters

Bandages

Thermometer

Nail scissors/clippers

Pens

Paper

Scissors

Sellotape

In terms of safety, make sure you have the following:

Smoke alarm

Carbon monoxide alarm

Torch

Fire extinguisher

Fire blanket

Finally, in terms of hardware and tools, the following are essentials for any home:

Ladder

Plug extension leads

Light bulbs

Batteries

Hammer

Measuring tape

Pliers

Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips heads)

Screws

There are many other things you need for a new house, but those can be accumulated over time. It’s important to make sure you have the absolute basics to begin with – don’t buy too many items before moving, as you may waste money on things that don’t quite suit for your new home. The cost of all of these things can quickly add up! A good tip is to take a video of the property you’re moving in to so that you can keep looking back at it in the lead up to moving – that way, you can get a better feel for the amount of space you’ll have and how much you actually need to buy. And don’t forget to get your bills sorted before moving in! Wi-Fi, gas, water and electric are all must-haves for your new home. Our moving house storage package allows you to temporarily store furniture before you move with flexible storage. Self Storage Romford, Access Self Storage Guildford and Access Self Storage Manchester.

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