New Home Essentials Checklist: Bathroom and Bedroom Textiles
A new home essentials checklist helps you cover the bathroom and bedroom before moving day. Start with towels and bedding, then add comfort extras.
How to use this new home essentials checklist
Moving is busy, so a new home essentials checklist keeps the first week simple. Buy the textiles you will use on day one: a bath towel and face towel per person, a bath mat, bed linen and a spare set. Everything else can wait. Many people also mark the move with a housewarming gift, and a set of towels for the new bathroom is a practical choice.
The short answer
Before you unpack, make sure you have towels, a bathrobe or two, a bath mat and something comfortable for the sofa and bed. Those are the items you will use on day one.
New home essentials checklist: bathroom
- Two bath towels per person, so one is always clean
- Two face towels per person
- A bath sheet each if you like a bigger wrap
- A bath mat for every bathroom
- Guest towels for first visitors
Not sure what to buy? Read how many towels you need and bath towel vs bath sheet.
New home essentials checklist: comfort extras
- A bathrobe for each adult. See how to choose a bathrobe.
- Cushion covers to make the sofa feel like yours: browse cushion covers.
Buy it as a set
A bundle saves time during a busy move. Our new home starter sets cover the basics, and the housewarming gift range works if you are buying for someone else.
Frequently asked questions
What textiles do I need for a new home?
Bath towels, face towels, a bath mat, a bathrobe and bedding for each bedroom, plus a few cushions and guest towels.
How many towels do I need for a first home?
Two bath towels and two face towels per person, plus a few guest towels.
What is a good new home gift?
A matching towel and robe set, a bath mat, or a cushion cover set are practical and welcome.
Should I wash new towels before using them?
Yes, wash new towels once before first use to remove finishing residue and improve absorbency.
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