You did it! You moved out of your parents’ house, rented your first apartment and now you’re moving into your own apartment. It’s an exciting phase of your life. You are going to be on your own for the first time. You’re dreaming of how to furnish and style your apartment to make it comfortable and homey. Do you have an apartment checklist?
It can be a bit overwhelming especially now that there’s a lot of shopping to do. Not to worry, we have compiled a list of your first apartment essentials for you.
There’s a lot of things to buy but you do not need to buy everything. This is a comprehensive apartment checklist of every important thing you need to guide you through your moving in process.
Bedroom Essentials
If you are buying a new mattress, then this is one of the first things you need to buy. Sleep is important and having a comfortable bed will determine if you will enjoy your sleep or not. Make sure to get a quality mattress.
Other bedroom basics include;
- Pillow
- Bedsheets/Duvet
- Closet essentials – hangers, shoe rack, boxes
- Curtains
Bathroom Essentials
Apart from your personal toiletries (Body soap, sponge, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo), you’ll also need the following;
- Towels (Body, hand and face towels)
- Toothbrush holder
- Shower curtain
- Laundry basket
- Bathroom floor mat
- Toilet paper
- Waste basket
- Small mirror
- Plunger
- Air freshener
- Buckets
Kitchen Essentials
To make your meals and store leftovers, you’ll need the following;
- Pots, pans and kettles
- Dishes and utensils – Bowls, plates, cutleries, water glasses, tea mugs
- Cooking utensils – Spatula, cooking spoons, knives
- Kitchen napkins and dish towels
- Dish soap
- Waste bin
- Food storage containers
Things you can buy later: microwave, toaster, blender, refrigerator.
Cleaning Supplies
Do not forget to add cleaning supplies in your apartment checklist. You’d be amazed at how much you’ll be cleaning.
- Dust pan and broom
- Sponges
- Detergent
- Mop
- Disposable trash bags
- Cleaning spray
- Scrubbing brush
- Cleaning buckets
- Cleaning rags
Living room Essentials and furniture
- Sofa
- Small dining table and chairs
- Additional lights
- Curtains
- Area rugs
Things you can buy later: Television and stand, sound system, area rugs, throw pillows, wall arts, picture frames, mirrors, decor.
Now that you know have your apartment checklist, you can go shopping!
