Bathroom checklist for a new home: what to buy
The bathroom needs 13 items; 7 are essentials. The essentials cost $108 to $300; everything, $388 to $1,172. Based on a couple starting from scratch. Prices are 2026 estimates, from budget to mid-range.
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Price per unit: 2026 range, from budget to mid-range. “First night” is what you’ll use on day one.
Bathroom
13 items; 7 essentials. Essentials: $108–300.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 7 | ||
| Bath towelsFirst night | 4 | $10–30 |
| Toilet paper (pack)First night | 2 | $8–20 |
| Soap, shampoo and toothpasteFirst night | 1 | $12–30 |
| Trash can with lidFirst night | 1 | $10–30 |
| Shower curtain and liner | 1 | $10–30 |
| Non-slip tub mat | 1 | $10–25 |
| Toilet brush and plunger | 1 | $10–25 |
| Can wait · 6 | ||
| Hand towels | 4 | $6–18 |
| Bath mat | 1 | $10–30 |
| Soap dish and toothbrush holder | 1 | $6–20 |
| Towel bar or hooks | 1 | $10–30 |
| Bathroom mirror or cabinet | 1 | $30–120 |
| Glass shower door | 1 | $200–600 |
Questions
7 of the 13 items are essentials. For the first night: bath towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo and toothpaste, and trash can with lid.
For a couple starting from scratch, the essentials for the bathroom cost $108 to $300, and everything, $388 to $1,172. Prices are 2026 estimates, from budget to mid-range.
No. Built-ins like glass shower door are listed as “can wait”, never as essentials. Renters take them off the list.
Yes. In the app, you share one link and each person claims the gift they’ll give; first to claim it gets it, so nobody doubles up. Family doesn’t need to download anything: the link opens in the browser.
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