Consumer Expenditure Survey

Section 8 - HOME FURNISHINGS AND RELATED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Part A - Purchases

    LIVING, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE

  1. SOFAS, including -
    2. loveseat sofa bed
    modular
  2. LIVING ROOM CHAIRS, including -
    3. bean bag chair rocker
    convertible chair swivel
    recliner
  3. LIVING ROOM TABLES, including -
    4. coffee table lamp tables
    end tables TV table
  4. MODULAR WALL UNITS, SHELVES, OR CABINETS, including -
    5. bookcase entertainment center
    curio cabinet shelves
  5. PING-PONG TABLES, POOL TABLES, AND OTHER SIMILAR RECREATION ROOM ITEMS

  6. OTHER LIVING ROOM, FAMILY, OR RECREATION ROOM FURNITURE, including -
    7. bar or porta bar coat rack gun cabinet
    bar stools desk/chair room divider
    card table/chairs foot stool (ottoman)
  7. LIVING ROOM FURNITURE COMBINATIONS, including -
    8. sofa, chair, and table combinations or suites

    DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

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

    BEDROOM FURNITURE

  9. MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS INCLUDING ROLLAWAYS

  10. BEDROOM FURNITURE OTHER THAN MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS
    11. armoire chairs headboard
    brass bed chest mirrors
    bunk bed dresser night tables
    cedar chest frames vanity
    water bed

    INFANTS FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

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

    OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

  13. PATIO, PORCH, OR OUTDOOR FURNITURE

  14. OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT, including -
    15. barbecue grill patio lanterns patio umbrella

    OFFICE FURNITURE FOR HOME USE

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

    Do not include any furniture used exclusively for business.

    HOUSEHOLD DECORATIVE ITEMS

  16. CLOCKS

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

    CLOSET STORAGE AND TRAVEL ITEMS

  19. STORAGE ITEMS, including -
    20. garment bag shoe bag shoe rack
  20. TRAVEL ITEMS, including -
    21. attaché cases portable luggage carriers travel garment bags
    luggage suitcases trunk

    DISHES, DINNERWARE, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, AND COOKWARE

  21. PLASTIC DINNERWARE, including Tupperware

  22. CHINA AND OTHER DINNERWARE

  23. STAINLESS, SILVER, AND OTHER FLATWARE, EXCEPT PLASTIC

  24. GLASSWARE, including crystal

  25. SERVING PIECES OTHER THAN SILVER

  26. NONELECTRIC COOKWARE, including -
    27. casserole dishes roaster
    pans saucepan
    pots skillet
    pressure cooker teakettle
  27. SILVER SERVING PIECES, including -
    28. bowl
    pitcher
    tray

    HOUSEHOLD LINENS

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

    33. FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS

    WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING FOR ONE OR MORE ROOMS

  33. WALL-TO-WALL CARPET (original)

  34. WALL-TO-WALL CARPET (replacement)

  35. ROOM-SIZE RUGS AND OTHER NON-PERMANENT FLOOR COVERINGS, including carpet squares

  36. CURTAINS AND DRAPES (either custom or ready-made)

  37. VENETIAN BLINDS, WINDOW SHADES, AND OTHER WINDOW COVERINGS (either custom or ready-made)

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Last Modified Date: January 5, 2005