Bedroom checklist for a new home: what to buy
The bedroom needs 16 items; 10 are essentials. The essentials cost $584 to $2,065; everything, $759 to $2,655. 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.
Bedroom
16 items; 10 essentials. Essentials: $584–2,065.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 10 | ||
| MattressFirst night | 1 | $250–900 |
| Bed frame | 1 | $100–350 |
| Sheet setFirst night | 2 | $25–70 |
| PillowsFirst night | 2 | $10–35 |
| Mattress protector | 1 | $20–50 |
| Comforter | 1 | $40–120 |
| Blackout curtainsFirst night | 1 | $20–70 |
| Hangers (pack of 10) | 2 | $6–15 |
| Laundry hamper | 1 | $12–35 |
| Dresser or clothing rack (closets are built in) | 1 | $60–300 |
| Can wait · 6 | ||
| Fan | 1 | $20–70 |
| Blanket | 1 | $20–60 |
| Bedside lamp | 2 | $15–50 |
| Nightstand | 2 | $25–90 |
| Full-length mirror | 1 | $25–80 |
| Bedroom rug | 1 | $30–100 |
Questions
10 of the 16 items are essentials. For the first night: mattress, sheet set, pillows, and blackout curtains.
For a couple starting from scratch, the essentials for the bedroom cost $584 to $2,065, and everything, $759 to $2,655. Prices are 2026 estimates, from budget to mid-range.
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