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Section 8 - Home Furnishings and Related Household Items
Part A - Purchases
Living, Family, or Recreation Room Furniture
- - Sofas, including
| loveseat | | sofa bed | | sectionals | | futon |
- - Living room chairs, including -
| bean bag chair | | rocker |
| convertible chair | | swivel chair |
| recliner |
- - Living room tables, including -
| coffee table | | lamp tables |
| end tables | | TV table |
- - Ping-pong tables, pool tables, or other similar recreation room items
- - Other living, family, or recreation room furniture including desks, wall units, and shelving, including -
| bookcase | | entertainment center | | curio cabinet |
| portable bar or cart | | coat rack | | gun cabinet |
| bar stools | | desk/chair | | room divider |
| card table/chairs | | foot stool (ottoman) |
- - Living room furniture combinations, including -
| sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites |
Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture
- - Dining room or kitchen furniture, including -
| buffet | | dinette set | | kitchen chairs |
| china cabinet | | dining table and chairs | | serving table or cart |
Bedroom furniture
- - Mattresses or box springs, including roll-aways
- - Bedroom furniture other than mattresses or box springs, including -
| armoire | | chairs | | headboard |
| mattress topper | | chest | | mirrors |
| bunk bed | | dresser | | night tables |
| water bed | | bed frames | | vanity |
Infants' furniture, including
- - Infants' furniture, including -
| bassinet | | crib | | mattress |
| changing table | | dresser | | playpen |
| chest | | high chair | | toy chest |
| portable crib |
- - Infants' equipment, including -
| baby bottle sterilizer | | carriage | | stroller |
| baby monitor | | guard rail | | swing |
| car seat | | baby carrier/backpack | | baby gate |
| jogging stroller | | baby travel systems |
Outdoor Furniture and Equipment
- - Patio, porch, or outdoor furniture, including -
| patio umbrella | | chaise lounge | | picnic table | | beach chair |
| porch swing | | hammock | | canopy | | patio set |
- - Barbecue grills or outdoor decorative items, including -
| patio lanterns | | patio statues | | bird houses | | bird bath |
| fountain | | statue | | outdoor flag | | wind chimes |
| planters | | tiki torches | | inflatable lawn decorations |
Office Furniture for Home Use
- - 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, including
- - Lamps, lighting fixtures, or ceiling fans, including
| chandeliers | | floor lamps | | recessed lighting | | ceiling fans with/without lights |
| sconces | | track lights | | table lamps |
- - 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 |
| Christmas lights |
Closet Storage and Travel Items
- - Closet and storage items, including -
| garment bag | | shoe bag | | shoe rack |
| garment racks | | hampers | | drawer organizers |
| hangers | | hanging bags | | underbed storage |
| drawers | | shelf organizers | | storage bins |
- - Travel items including luggage, also including -
| messenger bag | | trunk | | travel garment bags |
| briefcase | | passport holder | | tote bag |
| backpack | | toiletry bag | | travel pillow |
- - Stainless, silver, or other flatware, except plastic
- - Non-electric cookware, including
| casserole dishes | | roaster |
| pans | | saucepan |
| pots | | skillet |
| pressure cooker | | teakettle |
- - Dishes, glasses, or serving pieces, including -
| pitchers | | trays | | bowls | | cups |
| mugs | | plates | | platters | | crystal |
| stemware | | china | | Tupperware |
Household Linens
- - Bedroom linens, including -
| baby blanket | | electric blanket | | pillowcases |
| bedspread | | mattress pad | | quilt |
| blanket | | pillows | | sheets |
| comforter | | duvet |
- - Bathroom linens, including
| bath mat | | shower curtain |
| wash cloths | | toilet cover |
| face cloths | | towels |
| tub mat |
- - Kitchen, dining room, or other linens, including -
| cloth napkins | | placemats | | dish cloths | | small appliance covers |
| dish towels | | tablecloths | | chair pads | | doilies |
| covers for living room tables | | furniture protectors | |
- - Slipcovers, decorative pillows, or cushions, custom or ready-made
Floor and Window Coverings
- - Rugs or other non-permanent floor coverings, including carpet squares
- - Curtains or drapes (either custom or ready-made)
- - Blinds, shades, or other window coverings (either custom or ready-made)
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Last Modified Date: April 7,2016