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Accessories, rugs and decor merchandising for furniture stores

A ready-to-use checklist with 104 items in 6 sections, covering Display, Assortment, Pricing, Stock, Cross-merchandising, Condition. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 104 Items
  • 86 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 116 Points

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1. Display 20 items

  1. The accessory department is set to the current planogram or department map Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Area rugs hang on a swing-arm rack or lie on a stack display, as the store standard specifies Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Rugs on the swing-arm rack hang straight with the clamp bar tightened across the full width Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Rugs on the rack are arranged by style or color family, not at random Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Stacked rugs are sorted by size with the largest at the bottom Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Rolled rugs for carry-out stand in bins sorted by size (for example 5 x 8 ft or 1.5 x 2.4 m, 8 x 10 ft or 2.4 x 3 m) Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Wall art is hung in groupings at eye level, with the center about 57 in (145 cm) from the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Wall art hangs level Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Wall art is hung on hooks rated for its weight Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Mirrors are hung or leaned with a restraint so they cannot tip forward Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Table lamps on display are plugged in and switched on Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Every lamp on display has a working bulb of the color temperature the standard specifies Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Each lamp on display has its shade fitted, not shown bare or with the shade in its bag Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Decorative pillows are displayed in a fixture or bin sorted by color story Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Throws are folded to the standard fold and stacked or draped on a ladder fixture Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Shelving for vases, candles and tabletop decor is merchandised in color stories with varied heights Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Breakable decor on shelves sits back from the shelf edge Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Artificial plants and stems are fluffed and shaped, not left flat from the carton Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Lamps on display that are unlit or have a burned-out bulb Number
  20. Overall look of the accessory displays Rating
    • Styled and shoppable 5 pts
    • Stocked but not styled 3 pts
    • Disorganized 1 pt

2. Assortment 16 items

  1. The current season's core accessory collection is on the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each rug design on the rack is available in at least the sizes listed in the rug program Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The rug assortment covers the size range from scatter and runner to 8 x 10 ft (2.4 x 3 m) or larger Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Rug pads are offered in the sizes matching the rugs sold Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Lamps are offered in table, floor and accent types Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Lamps are shown in pairs where the program supplies pairs Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Wall art covers several sizes, including oversized pieces for above a sofa Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Mirrors include floor, wall and accent styles Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Decorative pillow assortment includes solids, patterns and textures in the season's palette Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Accessories discontinued from the program have been moved to clearance Yes / No 1 pt
  11. New arrivals from the last shipment are on the floor, not held in the stockroom Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Bedding and top-of-bed items, where the store carries them, are displayed near the bedroom department Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Items exclusive to the online catalog are signed with how to order them Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Rug designs on the rack at the time of the visit Number
  15. Program items missing from the floor Number
  16. Completeness of the accessory assortment against the program Rating
    • Complete 5 pts
    • A few items missing 3 pts
    • Many items missing 1 pt

3. Pricing 16 items

  1. Every rug on the rack has a tag showing the design name, size and price Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Rug rack tags list the price of every size available for the design Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Rolled rugs carry a barcode label on the wrapper stating the size Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Each lamp has a price ticket on the base or hanging from the switch Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Lamps sold as a pair are ticketed with the pair price and the quantity in the pair Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Wall art and mirrors have the price ticket on the lower right front or on the back, as the standard specifies Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Shelf-edge labels are in place for small decor sold from shelves Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Each decorative pillow and throw has a sewn-in or swing ticket with the price Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Price tickets are placed where they do not spoil the look of the vignette Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Accessories used only as props in vignettes and not for sale are marked as display only Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Multi-buy offers (for example 2 pillows for a set price) are signed at the fixture Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Clearance accessories carry a clearance ticket showing the original and the reduced price Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Tickets are machine printed, not handwritten Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Price tickets on lamps state whether the shade is included Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Accessories found without a price ticket Number
  16. Price ticketing of accessories Rating
    • Every item ticketed 5 pts
    • A few items missing tickets 3 pts
    • Many items missing tickets 1 pt

4. Stock 17 items

  1. Each rug displayed on the rack has take-home stock in the sizes shown as available, or is signed as order-in Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Rug stock in the stockroom or rug bins is labeled on the end of the roll with design and size Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Shelves and pegs for small decor are filled, with no empty facings Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Back stock of pillows and throws is in the stockroom on labeled shelves Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Boxed lamps are stored with the matching shade box Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The fixture is refilled from back stock at least once a day Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Overstock is not stored on top of fixtures or on the floor of the department Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Lamp display samples have boxed stock behind them or are tagged as the last one Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Light bulbs for sale and for replacing display bulbs are in stock Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Rug pads are in stock in at least the two best-selling sizes Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Best-selling accessories from the weekly sales report are in stock today Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The accessory replenishment order was sent on its scheduled day Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Date of the last accessory replenishment order Date
  14. No unopened accessory carton in the stockroom was received more than 7 days ago Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Out-of-stock accessories counted on fixtures and shelves Number
  16. Unopened accessory cartons in the stockroom Number
  17. In-stock position of accessories Rating
    • Full 5 pts
    • Some gaps 3 pts
    • Many gaps 1 pt

5. Cross-merchandising 18 items

  1. Accessories used in vignettes are current program items, not discontinued or clearance pieces Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Decorative pillows shown on sofas are stocked in the accessory department, or signed as included with the sofa Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The rugs and lamps used in the lead vignette at the entrance are in stock in the accessory department Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Rugs used in vignettes are available for sale in the size the vignette shows, from stock or to order Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A complete-the-room display beside the feature furniture collection shows the rug, lamp and art sold with it Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Tabletop items shown on dining vignettes (placemats, dinnerware, centerpieces) are stocked in the accessory department Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Bedding shown on bedroom vignettes is stocked in the sizes of the beds on display Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Each accessory in a vignette can be found for sale in the accessory department Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A sign or tag in the vignette tells the customer where to find the accessories shown Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The accessory list for the last floor change was received from merchandising Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The items on the accessory list for the last floor change are on the floor or on order Yes / No 1 pt
  12. A rug or lamp sold from a vignette is replaced the same day Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Accessory add-on displays stand near the sales desk or the route to the cash desk Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Associates asked could name the accessory offer or add-on they propose with a sofa sale Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Vignettes walked during the visit Number
  16. Vignettes with accessories that cannot be found for sale in the accessory department Number
  17. Accessory sales as a share of total store sales last month (%) Number
  18. Use of vignettes to sell accessories Rating
    • Vignette accessories stocked and customers told where to find them 5 pts
    • Accessories stocked but not signed from the vignettes 3 pts
    • Vignette accessories not available in the store 1 pt

6. Condition 17 items

  1. Rugs on display are vacuumed, with no footprints or debris Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Rug corners lie flat and are taped or held down where they curl Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Rug edges and fringes are not frayed or pulled Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Lamp shades are straight, undented and free of stains Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Lamp harps and finials are tight so the shades do not wobble Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Glass on framed art and mirrors is free of chips and cracks Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Frames have no corner separation or scratches visible from the front Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Vases, ceramics and glass decor are free of chips Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Display pillows show no pilling or soiling Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Shelves and decor are dusted Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Mirrors and glass are free of fingerprints Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Damaged accessories have been removed from the floor and recorded as damaged Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Packaging on take-home stock is intact and clean Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Rugs in main-aisle vignettes show no traffic wear or fading Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Name of the associate responsible for the accessory department Short text
  16. Overall condition of accessories on display Rating
    • Like new 5 pts
    • Minor wear or dust 3 pts
    • Damaged or dirty items on display 1 pt
  17. Corrective actions required Comments

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This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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