A new start

[withm]

You don't say if you have house/condo/apt - or how big the space is.

Having just started outfitting a brand new house where all the previous possessions were lost in a fire (along with the house), it's amazing how much stuff you will want that you never thought about. We take so much for granted.

Comfortable furniture - place to read (chairs, couch), work (desk), watch TV, entertain friends - couch, chairs, tables, rugs, curtains/blinds. Bookshelves. Exercise equipment. Bed(s), bedding, blankets, quilts, towels, shower curtain, bath rugs. Dresser, chair for BR. Artwork? Pictures. Alarm clocks. TV, stereo,telephones. Mirrors, lamps for LR and BR. Kitchen and/or Dining tables, chairs, sideboard, china cabinet? Rugs. Kitchen equipment - dishes and serving dishes, salad bowl, pots and pans, skillets, baking equipment - cookie sheets, muffin pan, roasting pan, dish drainer. Whisks, knives, bowls, wooden spoons, can opener, wine opener, knife sharpener, chopsticks, measuring cups (dry and liquid), colanders. Appliances? Coffee maker, toaster oven, mixer, blender, food processor. Obviously this list can go on for a long time.

Basic hand tools - hammer, screwdriver, pliers for basic stuff, more as you need. I'd highly recommend a 2-step step stool or small step ladder.

Think about the things you like to cook, make a list of the implements needed to do so, and let the shopping begin. Somewhere I have a spreadsheet of the things we were buying for the new house - if you think it would be useful PM me and I'll try to find it for you.