Essential Move-In Must Haves

Recently Lewis and I moved into a new place. As we were both moving from home, we have pretty much started from scratch - and we were both shocked at just how much essential stuff you need. I've decided to compile together a big list of things you need when moving into somewhere new for the first time. Although a lot of it is pretty basic and obvious, you will be surprised how much can go forgotten - and there's nothing worse than waking up in the morning with no mugs to have a cup of tea with on your first morning in a new place...

Kitchen

1. Kitchen roll
2. Washing up liquid
3. Washing up brushes/sponges
4. Tea towels
5. A mop, sweeping brush and dustpan and brush
6. 2 mugs, 2 plates, cutlery, 2 bowls (make sure you have these just as basic essentials when you move in for your first breakfast and dinners - and then you can shop around and expand!)
7. Wooden spoon, spatula
8. Frying pan, casserole dish, oven tray, saucepan
9. An oven mitt
10. Toaster
11. Kettle
12. Scissors
13. Cheese grater
14. Sharp knife set and chopping boards
15. Salt, pepper and other seasonings
16. Tinfoil and clingfilm
17. Can opener
18. Microwave


Bathroom

1. Toilet roll (you'd be surprised - make sure you stock up on toilet roll before moving into somewhere new)
2. A bin
3. A mirror
4. Towels
5. Bath mat
6. Toilet cleaner and toilet brush
7. Shampoo/conditioner/bodywash
8. Shower curtain

Bedroom

1. Laundry basket (and washing tablets)
2. A drying rack for wet clothes
3. A bin
4. Sheet, duvet cover, pillow cases
5. Hangers
6. A mirror
7. Lamp

Other

1. Light bulbs
2. Hoover
3. Air freshener
4. Window cleaner
5. Clock
6. Torch
7. Curtains

IKEA is a great place to go to get most (if not all) of these things.
For more house inspiration, read my How To Design a Modern Kitchen and Creating The Perfect Office at Home posts.