The gift shop

Pick anything you like. Nobody pays here: you get a shopping list at the end.

KLIPPAN loveseat, Vissle gray Essential Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEA

KLIPPAN loveseat, Vissle gray

Needed in the first week

The current couch has a split frame and is missing a leg (a block of wood is filling in). It has earned its retirement, and the new floors would rather not meet it.

$349 see it at IKEA

IKEA 365+ 9-piece cookware set, stainless steel Essential Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

IKEA 365+ 9-piece cookware set, stainless steel

A proper set of pots for the first kitchen that is all theirs. Sam does most of the cooking, and Reed plans to join in.

$99.99 see it at IKEA

TRIXIG stick-on floor protectors, 10 packs of 20 Essential Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEA

TRIXIG stick-on floor protectors, 10 packs of 20

Felt feet for every chair and table leg, so the new floors stay perfect. They would love about ten packs.

$9.90 see it at IKEA

$0.99 a pack. The link opens one pack: add 10 to your IKEA cart.

IKEA 365+ frying pan, stainless steel, 11 in SENSUELL frying pan, stainless steel, 11 in Essential Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEAIKEA

IKEA 365+ frying pan, stainless steel, 11 inSENSUELL frying pan, stainless steel, 11 in

The everyday pan, for Sam's cooking and for Reed, who wants to start cooking more in the new place.

$29.99 see it at IKEA

$79.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The heavyweight SENSUELL pan is $50 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is IKEA 365+ frying pan, stainless steel, 11 in, $29.99.

ÄNDLIG 3-piece knife set IKEA 365+ 5-piece knife set, stainless steel Essential Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEAIKEA

ÄNDLIG 3-piece knife setIKEA 365+ 5-piece knife set, stainless steel

The new kitchen is a blank slate for tools. Good knives come first.

$12.99 see it at IKEA

$69.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The IKEA 365+ 5-piece stainless steel set is $57 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is ÄNDLIG 3-piece knife set, $12.99.

TRIXIG 15-piece tool set TRIXIG cordless screwdriver/drill Most wanted Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEAIKEA

TRIXIG 15-piece tool setTRIXIG cordless screwdriver/drill

The new bed and the new couch both arrive flat-packed. Somebody is going to need a screwdriver.

$15.99 see it at IKEA

$49.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The cordless TRIXIG screwdriver/drill is $34 more, and their wrists will thank you.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is TRIXIG 15-piece tool set, $15.99.

KJUGE pouf with storage, dark gray EMMISLÖV pouf, Vissle dark gray Most wanted Sam

Living Room · IKEAIKEA

KJUGE pouf with storage, dark grayEMMISLÖV pouf, Vissle dark gray

Sam spends her workdays on her feet. This is where they finally get to rest.

$12.99 see it at IKEA

$49.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The upholstered EMMISLÖV pouf, in the same Vissle fabric family as the new couch, is $37 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is KJUGE pouf with storage, dark gray, $12.99.

Takeya cold brew coffee maker, 1 quart Primula 64 oz cold brew mason jar Most wanted Reed

Kitchen · TargetTarget

Takeya cold brew coffee maker, 1 quartPrimula 64 oz cold brew mason jar

Reed and Sam run on cold brew, made the night before so the morning takes thirty seconds.

$24.99 see it at Target

$29.99 see it at Target

Feeling fancy? The 64 oz Primula jar makes twice the cold brew and is $5 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is Takeya cold brew coffee maker, 1 quart, $24.99.

STORKLINTA nightstand, white STORKLINTA 2-drawer chest, white Reed & Sam

Bedroom · IKEAIKEA

STORKLINTA nightstand, whiteSTORKLINTA 2-drawer chest, white

The nightstand they have now is the wrong height for a proper bed frame, so the new bed gets a new neighbour, in white.

$59.99 see it at IKEA

$79.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The wider STORKLINTA with two drawers, also in white, is $20 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is STORKLINTA nightstand, white, $59.99.

APTITLIG bamboo cutting board APTITLIG bamboo butcher block Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEAIKEA

APTITLIG bamboo cutting boardAPTITLIG bamboo butcher block

After years of cooking on an 18-inch kitchen cart, they get a whole granite island. It needs a cutting board.

$12.99 see it at IKEA

$29.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The thick butcher-block version is $17 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is APTITLIG bamboo cutting board, $12.99.

ALSTERN bath mat, white Reed & Sam

Bathroom · IKEA

ALSTERN bath mat, white

One full bath, one good bath mat.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

IKEA 365+ glass food container, 34 oz Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

IKEA 365+ glass food container, 34 oz

Leftovers deserve a good home too.

$17.99 see it at IKEA

VALLKRASSING throw Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEA

VALLKRASSING throw

For Sunday nights on the couch watching YouTube and Olivia.

$19.99 see it at IKEA

UPPLYST LED wall lamp, pink heart Reed & Sam

The Den · IKEA

UPPLYST LED wall lamp, pink heart

A pink heart that lights up. It belongs in the den's pink 2000s corner.

$19.99 see it at IKEA

FJÄDERHARV desk organizer Reed

The Den · IKEA

FJÄDERHARV desk organizer

For Reed's desk, which is moving into the den.

$8.99 see it at IKEA

DAGGKÅPOR throw, pink Reed

Living Room · IKEA

DAGGKÅPOR throw, pink

Olivia loves pink. So does Reed. Everybody wins.

$7.99 see it at IKEA

ENUDDEN toilet roll stand Reed & Sam

Bathroom · IKEA

ENUDDEN toilet roll stand

A small thing that makes a bathroom feel finished.

$12.99 see it at IKEA

SANELA cushion cover, bright pink Reed

Living Room · IKEA

SANELA cushion cover, bright pink

Pink is Reed's colour, and the sofa should know it.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

STENTRAPPA pedal bin, anthracite, 2 gallon Reed & Sam

Bathroom · IKEA

STENTRAPPA pedal bin, anthracite, 2 gallon

A pedal bin, picked by Reed: freshly washed hands should not have to touch the trash can.

$24.99 see it at IKEA

ELLOVEN monitor stand with drawer Reed

The Den · IKEA

ELLOVEN monitor stand with drawer

Lifts the screen on Reed's desk and hides the clutter.

$29.99 see it at IKEA

IDEALISK colander Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

IDEALISK colander

Where there is pasta night, there must be a colander.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

JUBLA unscented candles Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEA

JUBLA unscented candles

For candlelit dinners. Unscented, so dinner stays the star.

$14.99 see it at IKEA

TORKIS flexible laundry basket Reed & Sam

Bedroom · IKEA

TORKIS flexible laundry basket

The new apartment has its own washer and dryer. This carries the laundry there.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

LILLNAGGEN shower squeegee Reed & Sam

Bathroom · IKEA

LILLNAGGEN shower squeegee

Keeps a brand-new bathroom looking brand new.

$1.99 see it at IKEA

Black metal 3-arm taper candle holder Sam

Living Room · World Market

Black metal 3-arm taper candle holder

Candlelit dinners, with a little gothic edge for Sam.

$19.59 see it at World Market

JÄLL drying rack MULIG drying rack Reed & Sam

Bedroom · IKEAIKEA

JÄLL drying rackMULIG drying rack

For the things that should not go in the new dryer.

$11.99 see it at IKEA

$39.99 see it at IKEA

Feeling fancy? The sturdier, bigger MULIG rack is $28 more.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is JÄLL drying rack, $11.99.

BÄSTIS lint roller with 4 refills Reed & Sam

Bedroom · IKEA

BÄSTIS lint roller with 4 refills

Life with a tabby means cat hair on everything. Olivia sends her regards.

$4.98 see it at IKEA

Philips Hue A19 75W Multicolored Smart LED Bulb Reed

Bathroom · Target

Philips Hue A19 75W Multicolored Smart LED Bulb

Controllable bathroom lighting is the first sure thing on Reed's home-automation list, and the rest of the home already runs on Hue.

$36.49 see it at Target

Levoit Core Mini-P Air Purifier Levoit HEPA Air Purifier 300S Reed & Sam

Bathroom, The Den · Amazon.comAmazon.com

Levoit Core Mini-P Air PurifierLevoit HEPA Air Purifier 300S

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A small air purifier, for fresh air in a small room.

$39.99 x2 see it at Amazon.com

$149.99 x2 see it at Amazon.com

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Feeling fancy? The Core 300S cleans about three times as much air, and adds app control and an automatic mode.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is Levoit Core Mini-P Air Purifier, $39.99.

Bedsure fuzzy throw blanket, black, 50 x 60 in Saro Lifestyle plush faux fur throw, black, 50 x 60 in Sam

Bedroom · TargetTarget

Bedsure fuzzy throw blanket, black, 50 x 60 inSaro Lifestyle plush faux fur throw, black, 50 x 60 in

A deep black throw, soft as velvet, to drape across the white bed.

$29.99 see it at Target

$83.95 see it at Target

Feeling fancy? A thick black faux fur throw, for full drama.

You are looking at the upgrade. The regular one is Bedsure fuzzy throw blanket, black, 50 x 60 in, $29.99.

Costway 9-inch world globe, black and gold, on a metal stand Sam

Bedroom · Target

Costway 9-inch world globe, black and gold, on a metal stand

A black and gold globe, picked for Sam.

$59.99 see it at Target

HEAT cork trivet Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

HEAT cork trivet

So a hot pan has somewhere safe to land on the new island.

$5.99 see it at IKEA

PEPPRIG dustpan and broom Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEA

PEPPRIG dustpan and broom

New floors, and a cat. A broom is going to see some action.

$17.99 see it at IKEA

BOLMEN step stool Reed & Sam

Living Room · IKEA

BOLMEN step stool

For the top shelves in a new place.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

Levoit HEPA Air Purifier 300S Reed & Sam

Kitchen, Living Room · Amazon.com

Levoit HEPA Air Purifier 300S

End of Month

A smart HEPA air purifier, for fresh air at home.

$149.99 x2 see it at Amazon.com

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GRUNKA 4-piece kitchen utensil set Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

GRUNKA 4-piece kitchen utensil set

Sam does most of the cooking, and Reed plans to do more of it in the new kitchen. Tools for two.

$14.99 see it at IKEA

RINNIG dish towel Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

RINNIG dish towel

For the first kitchen that is all theirs.

$4.99 see it at IKEA

VISPAD mixing bowls, set of 2 Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

VISPAD mixing bowls, set of 2

For two cooks who finally have counter space to spread out on.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

VARDAGEN measuring cups, set of 4 Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

VARDAGEN measuring cups, set of 4

A kitchen basic for the first kitchen that is all theirs.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

BÄCKRÖDING spatulas, set of 2 Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

BÄCKRÖDING spatulas, set of 2

For flipping quesadillas, among other things.

$5.99 see it at IKEA

PÅBJUDA whisks, set of 2 Reed

Kitchen · IKEA

PÅBJUDA whisks, set of 2

Reed's specialties are Alfredo and mac and cheese. Both start with a whisk.

$5.99 see it at IKEA

MIXTUR glass baking dish Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

MIXTUR glass baking dish

Mac and cheese is a comfort staple in this house. Now picture it baked.

$9.99 see it at IKEA

KORKEN glass bottle with stopper, 34 oz Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

KORKEN glass bottle with stopper, 34 oz

In this house a bottle of cold brew is always poured and waiting in the fridge. This is the bottle.

$4.99 see it at IKEA

SPJUTROCKA ice cube tray with lid Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

SPJUTROCKA ice cube tray with lid

Cold brew needs ice. Lots of it. Sam also loves to eat it.

$5.99 see it at IKEA

KNÖCKLA step trash can, 13 gallon Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

KNÖCKLA step trash can, 13 gallon

A hands-free step can for the kitchen: when you are mid-quesadilla, the last thing you want to touch is the lid.

$44.99 see it at IKEA

VÄLVÅRDAD dish brush Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

VÄLVÅRDAD dish brush

For washing up after dinner.

$6.99 see it at IKEA

IKEA 365+ sauté pan, stainless steel, 9 in Reed & Sam

Kitchen · IKEA

IKEA 365+ sauté pan, stainless steel, 9 in

Picked by Reed and Sam: a deep stainless pan for sauces and one-pan dinners.

$24.99 see it at IKEA

MALM high bed frame with 2 storage boxes, queen, white MALM storage bed, queen, dark brown Gifted by Mary Mayhew Reed & Sam

Bedroom · IKEAIKEA

MALM high bed frame with 2 storage boxes, queen, whiteMALM storage bed, queen, dark brown

Reed and Sam have no bed frame, and the old box spring is not making the move. This is the one thing they need on day one.

$469 see it at IKEA

$599 see it at IKEA

The drawer organizers are optional add-ons, listed separately right after the couch.

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