Living room checklist for a new home: what to buy
The living room needs 10 items; 3 are essentials. The essentials cost $235 to $720; everything, $580 to $1,840. 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.
Living room
10 items; 3 essentials. Essentials: $235–720.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 3 | ||
| Couch (or futon) | 1 | $200–600 |
| Living room curtains | 1 | $20–80 |
| Surge protector | 1 | $15–40 |
| Can wait · 7 | ||
| Dining table with chairs | 1 | $150–450 |
| Floor lamp | 1 | $25–80 |
| Coffee table | 1 | $40–150 |
| TV wall mount | 1 | $20–60 |
| TV stand | 1 | $60–200 |
| Small trash can | 1 | $10–30 |
| Living room rug | 1 | $40–150 |
Questions
3 of the 10 items are essentials. They are: couch, living room curtains, and surge protector.
For a couple starting from scratch, the essentials for the living room cost $235 to $720, and everything, $580 to $1,840. Prices are 2026 estimates, from budget to mid-range.
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