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Consumer Expenditure Surveys
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Section 8 - HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Part A - Purchases

LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE

  1. - SOFAS, including
    loveseat   sofa bed    sectionals
  1. - LIVING ROOM CHAIRS, including -
    bean bag chair   rocker
  convertible chair   swivel
    recliner
  1. - LIVING ROOM TABLES, including -
    coffee table   lamp tables
  end tables   TV table
  1. - WALL UNITS, SHELVES, OR CABINETS, including -
    bookcase   entertainment center  curio cabinet
  1. - PING-PONG TABLES, POOL TABLES, AND OTHER SIMILAR RECREATION ROOM ITEMS
  2. - OTHER LIVING ROOM, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE, including -
    bar or portable bar   coat rack   gun cabinet
    bar stools   desk/chair   room divider
    card table/chairs   foot stool (ottoman)
  1. - LIVING ROOM FURNITURE COMBINATIONS, including -
    sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

  1. - ALL DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, including -
    buffet   dinette set   kitchen chairs
    china cabinet   dining table and chairs   serving table or cart

BEDROOM FURNITURE

  1. - MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS INCLUDING ROLLAWAYS
  2. - BEDROOM FURNITURE OTHER THAN MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS, including -
    armoire   chairs   headboard
    brass bed   chest   mirrors
    bunk bed   dresser   night tables
    cedar chest   frames   vanity
  water bed

INFANTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

  1. - INFANTS FURNITURE, including -
    bassinet   crib   mattress
  changing table   dresser   playpen
  chest   highchair   toy chest
  1. - INFANTS EQUIPMENT, including -
    baby bottle sterilizer   carriage   stroller
  baby monitor   guard rail   swing
  car seat

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

  1. - PATIO, PORCH, OR OUTDOOR FURNITURE
  2. - BARBECUE GRILLS OR OUTDOOR DECORATIVE ITEMS, including -
   patio lanterns   patio umbrella

OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

  1. - ALL OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE, including -
    computer furniture   file cabinet   safe
    drawing table   office chairs

      Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.

HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS

  1. - LAMPS AND OTHER LIGHTING FIXTURES, including
    chandeliers
  1. - OTHER HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS, including
    baskets   mirror   silk flowers
    book ends   painting    wall hangings
   vase    fireplace equipment and accessories   plant stand
    wreaths   seasonal decorations (Christmas)   clocks

CLOSET STORAGE AND TRAVEL ITEMS

  1. - CLOSET STORAGE ITEMS, including -
    garment bag   shoe bag   shoe rack
  1. - TRAVEL ITEMS, including -
    attachÉ cases   portable luggage carriers   travel garment bags
    luggage   suitcases   trunk

DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

  1. - PLASTIC DINNERWARE, including Tupperware
  2. - CHINA AND OTHER DINNERWARE
  3. - STAINLESS, SILVER, AND OTHER FLATWARE, EXCEPT PLASTIC
  4. - GLASSWARE, including crystal
  5. - SERVING PIECES OTHER THAN SILVER
  6. - NONELECTRIC COOKWARE, including
    casserole dishes   roaster
    pans   saucepan
    pots   skillet
    pressure cooker   teakettle
  1. - SILVER SERVING PIECES, including -
    bowl
    pitcher
    tray

HOUSEHOLD LINENS

  1. - BEDROOM LINENS, including -
    baby blanket   electric blanket   pillowcases
    bedspread   mattress pad   quilt
    blanket/cover   pillows   sheets
    comforter    duvet
  1. - BATHROOM LINENS, including
    bath mat   shower curtain
    bath rug   toilet cover
    face cloths   towels
   tub mat
  1. - KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM LINENS, including -
    cloth napkins   placemats
    dish cloths   small appliance cover
    dish towels   tablecloths
  1. - OTHER LINENS, including -
    chair pads   doilies   
    covers for living room tables   furniture protectors   
  1. - SLIPCOVERS, DECORATIVE PILLOWS AND CUSHIONS, CUSTOM OR READY-MADE

FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS

WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING FOR ONE OR MORE ROOMS

  1. - WALL-TO-WALL CARPET (original)
  2. - WALL-TO-WALL CARPET (replacement)
  3. - ROOM-SIZE RUGS AND OTHER NON-PERMANENT FLOOR COVERINGS, including carpet squares
  4. - CURTAINS AND DRAPES (either custom or ready-made)
  5. - VENETIAN BLINDS, WINDOW SHADES, AND OTHER WINDOW COVERINGS (either custom or ready-made)

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Last Modified Date: September 4, 2008