Bedroom Inventory Guide for Homeowners
During an insurance Claim or construction project, keeping an accurate inventory of your bedrooms is crucial. This guide will help homeowners systematically document the contents of their bedrooms, ensuring that all items are accounted for and easily referenced. We have one large caveat here though - we walk through personal items such as jewelry, accessories, toys and most importantly clothing - in their own articles later in this book. We just felt it was easier to carve out room related items from personal items to make your inventory process much, much easier.
In all cases though, a detailed inventory can aid in insurance claims, prevent loss, and streamline the renovation process. So, let’s dive into the bedrooms themselves and tackle personal contents later.
Types of Bedrooms
Primary Bedroom: The main bedroom in the house, often the largest and most elaborately furnished. It typically includes a bed, multiple storage options like dressers and nightstands, seating areas, and personal items. This room often reflects the homeowner’s style and comfort preferences.
Guest Bedroom: A bedroom intended for visitors, the guest bedroom is usually outfitted with the essentials for comfort, including a bed, basic storage, and minimal decor. The items in this room are typically less personal and more focused on hospitality.
Kids Room: Designed for children, the kids' room is often colorful and playful. It includes a bed, storage for clothes and toys, and items that cater to a child’s needs. Safety and accessibility are often key considerations in this room.
Bunk Room: A bedroom designed to accommodate multiple sleepers, often found in vacation homes or homes with large families. Bunk rooms include bunk beds or multiple beds, communal storage, and minimal decor, focusing on functionality and maximizing space.
Furniture
Armchair
Bed frame
Bedside table
Bench
Bookshelf
Box Spring
Bunk bed
Chaise lounge
Chest of drawers
Desk
Desk chair
Dresser
Folding bed
Futon Mattress
Hamper
Headboard
Loft bed
Mattress
Nightstand
Ottoman
Recliner
Shoe rack
Sleeper sofa
Sofa
Storage bench
Storage cabinet
Trundle bed
TV stand
Vanity table
Wall shelves
Wardrobe
Writing desk
Upholstered bench
Wardrobe rack
Electronics
Alarm clock
Bluetooth speaker
Cable box
Charging station
Digital photo frame
DVD player
Electric fan
Flat-screen TV
Laptop
LED reading light
Phone charger
Portable air purifier
Portable heater
Remote control
Smart Speaker
Smart TV
Soundbar
Streaming device
Tablet
Wi-Fi router
Bedding & Linens
Bed skirt
Bedspread
Blanket
Comforter
Cotton sheets
Duvet
Duvet cover
Electric blanket
Fitted sheet
Flat sheet
Linen sheets
Mattress cover
Mattress pad
Pillowcase
Quilt
Satin sheets
Sheet set
Silk sheets
Sleeping bag
Throw blanket
Weighted blanket
Wool blanket
Wrap-around bed skirt
Zippered mattress protector
Zippered pillow protectors
Home Goods
Alarm clock
Air purifier
Area Rug
Artwork
Bedside lamp
Bookends
Candle
Candle holder
Curtain rods
Decorative pillows
Desk lamp
Diffuser
Doorstop
Dressing mirror
Faux fur throw
Floor lamp
Full-length mirror
Hangers
Jewelry box
Laundry basket
Light Dimmer Switch
Magazine rack
Makeup mirror
Night light
Picture frames
Plants
Reading lamp
Remote control holder
Room spray
Rug pad
Scent diffuser
Scented sachets
Shoe organizer
Slippers
Space heater
Standing mirror
Storage bins
Table lamp
Tissue box cover
Tray
Vanity mirror
Vases
Wall art
Wall clock
Wall-mounted lamp
Window treatments
Blankets & Quilts
Afghan
Cable knit throw
Chenille blanket
Cotton quilt
Crocheted blanket
Down blanket
Faux fur blanket
Fleece blanket
Heated throw
Microfiber throw
Patchwork quilt
Plush blanket
Reversible quilt
Sherpa blanket
Waffle weave blanket
Pillows & Pillow Covers
Bed pillows
Body pillow
Decorative pillow
Euro pillow
Feather pillow
Foam pillow
Lumbar pillow
Memory foam pillow
Neck pillow
Pillow covers
Pillow inserts
Pillow shams
Satin pillowcase
Silk pillowcase
Standard pillow
Throw Pillow
Travel pillow
Wedge pillow
Zippered pillow protector
Irons & Steamers (though these may be in a Laundry area)
Clothes steamer
Fabric brush
Garment steamer
Iron
Ironing board
Ironing board cover
Ironing mat
Spray bottle
Travel steamer
Wrinkle release spray
Miscellaneous
Air mattress
Bed tray
Blanket storage bag
Closet organizers
Dehumidifier
Door mirror
Folding screen
Hat rack
Humidifier
Laundry drying rack
Lint roller
Memory foam topper
Quilt hanger
Room divider
Sleep mask
Space bags
Step stool
Storage boxes
Towel rack
Vacuum storage bags
Wrap-Up
This detailed inventory guide helps ensure that all items in your bedrooms are properly documented, making insurance claims and renovation projects more manageable and organized.