It may seem silly (and distinctly reminiscent of freshman year) to create a list of furniture and items you need for your place. Chances are you have much of this stuff already. What you don’t have, you can get relatively inexpensively. But whatever you buy, try to get the best quality stuff you can afford – you may have to live with this for awhile.

Bedroom

• A bed (frame, mattress, and boxspring)
• 1 or 2 bedside tables
• 1 lamp
• A dresser
• A laundry hamper
• 2 pillows
• 2 sets of sheets and mattress pads
• 1 comforter or heavy blanket
• 1 lightweight blanket
• An alarm clock
• A chair (optional)

Living Room

• A sofa or loveseat
• 1 or 2 chairs
• A rug
• A coffee table
• 2 End tables
• A table or floor lamp
• An entertainment center and/or bookcase

Bathroom

• 2 Sets of Hand towels
• 2 Sets of Bath Towels
• Hand soap for the sink
• Bath soap for the shower
• Toilet paper
  
• A box of facial tissues
• A trash can
• A shower curtain
• A bathmat

Kitchen

• Dishware for 8
• Silverware  for 8
• 12 Water and rocks glasses
• 12 Wine glasses
• 2 Large bowls
• 1 platter
• 4 Kitchen towels
• 3-4 dish towels
• 2 Pot holders
• A dish rack
• 2 Sponges
• A dish brush
• Liquid dish soap
• Trash can and trash bags