What "Furnished" Should Include: A Move-In Checklist
1 min readFurnished Keys Team
"Furnished" means different things to different people. For a stay of a month or more, it should mean you can arrive with a suitcase and live normally from day one. Renters can use this checklist to ask the right questions, and owners can use it to set up a place renters will pick.
Bedroom
A bed with a mattress protector, sheets, pillows and blankets
A dresser or closet space with hangers
Blackout curtains or blinds
A nightstand and a lamp
Bathroom
Towels and bath mats
A hair dryer
A shower curtain or door, and a plunger
Kitchen
Pots, pans, baking sheets
Plates, bowls, glasses, mugs and utensils
A coffee maker, toaster or toaster oven, and a microwave
Knives, cutting boards and basic utensils
Dish soap, a sponge and trash bags to get started
Living and working
A couch or comfortable seating
A table where you can eat or work
Reliable Wi-Fi, with the speed listed
Enough outlets near the desk and the bed
Home basics
A washer and dryer in the unit, or shared laundry access
A vacuum, a broom and cleaning supplies
A smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector
A first-aid kit and a fire extinguisher
Instructions for the thermostat, the trash days and the Wi-Fi password
For owners
You don't need designer furniture. Clean, matching basics and good light matter more. Photograph every room, mention the Wi-Fi speed, and list exactly what's included, so renters don't have to ask.
