Consider buying some cheap camp chairs or bean bags until it arrives.
Sofa – most furniture retailers have a long lead time when it comes to sofas so you may need some temporary seating. Blender – a blender is ideal for those who like to make home-made smoothies or soups. Coffee machine – for coffee lovers, consider a coffee maker or coffee machine. Vacuum cleaner – if you have carpets a vacuum cleaner is a must and are available to suit a variety of different budgets. Microwave – having a microwave in the home is essential for many people and can warm up dishes at the touch of a button. If you’re working on a tight budget a dishwasher isn’t an essential, as after all you can always wash dishes by hand Dishwasher – a dishwasher may seem like an unnecessary expense, but it makes clearing away after each meal so much easier. Tumble dryer – if you’re short on space consider getting a washing machine that has a built in tumble dryer or if you’re on a tight budget you can purchase a clothes rack to dry clothes instead. 
Washing machine – a washing machine is another big purchase which is essential to ensure you can regularly clean your clothes, bedding and towels. Kettle and toaster – unless you want to boil water on the hob to make a cup of tea or use your grill to make toast, a kettle and toaster is pretty important. That way you can store the essentials, like milk, butter and fresh meat, until your larger one arrives. Fridge – if you’ve ordered a fridge freezer and there’s a delay in it being delivered to you, buying or borrowing a mini fridge might be a good idea. Bottle opener – If you’re having friends round for a celebratory moving-in drink or just want a beer or glass of wine after a hard day of unpacking, having a bottle opener or corkscrew around is a must. Incorrectly guessing the ingredient amounts is risky and you could end up ruining a dish you’ve spent hours preparing Scales/ measuring cups – Measuring cups are also a handy item to have in the kitchen, especially when you’re following a recipe. Tupperware – tupperware is ideal for storing leftover food in the fridge or freezer, without taking up too much room. As you get used to your new kitchen and the items you use the most, you can add to your collection Make sure you have at least a frying pan, a large, medium and small saucepan and a baking sheet. Pots and pans – Cutting boards, pots, pans and baking trays are important items. If you can’t afford a knife block, consider purchasing at least one sharp knife to ensure you can chop up food Knives – buying a knife block is a great way to ensure you have all the knives you need, and a safe place to store them too. 
It may sound like a lot, but you’ll be surprised how often you’ll use all of these. You’ll likely need a spatula, serving spoon, wooden spoon, potato masher, vegetable peeler, ladle, pasta server, garlic press, whisk and tongs. Utensils – utensils come in all shapes and sizes, so find what is best for your cooking and baking needs.Bowls – large bowls are ideal for mixing a variety of salads, pasta and rice dishes, as well as serving food on the table.Cleaning products – hopefully the last owners will have done a final clean for you but it’s worth having a bottle of disinfectant and cloths to hand just in case you need to give your new home a clean.You’ll need it eventually, so better to grab it sooner rather than later Toilet paper – it’s often one of those items you forget you need until it’s too late.Hopefully you’ll know the fitting type before you buy the bulbs There’s nothing worse than trying to unpack your belongings in the dark. Light bulbs – it’s always good to have a few on hand, just in case something burns out or breaks.
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Most TV remote controls and clocks use batteries in the AAA and AA sizes and you’ll also need 9V batteries for any smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors that might need a replacement Batteries – you’ll be surprised how many household items require batteries so it’s worth stocking up.First aid kit – accidents can happen when moving so make sure you’re prepared with the basics including plasters and painkillers.Basic tools – it’s always handy to have a couple of basic tools, from a screwdriver and spirit level to box cutters and a tape measure, especially if you have flat pack furniture to assemble or shelves to put up.Make sure you have bin bags to get rid of any rubbish straight away
Bin bags – you’ll likely have lots of rubbish to get rid of such as the packaging of any new furniture or furnishings you’ve purchased to move in with.Make sure you purchase some basic essentials that might come in handy during the moving process.
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