Things You Need For Your First Apartment
ou find an apartment, you signed the lease, who wrote the check. Congratulations, you are now all set to move into their first apartment! Except, wait a minute, you're not. It is necessary to put things in the apartment. And what exactly do you need?
Here's a handy checklist of things you need (or at least want, in all likelihood), organized by the room, with extra white space for you to fill. Our suggested priorities are bold, but before you panic, keep in mind that many of these items can be bought cheaply or even second hand picked free. And if we've missed something, please let us know in the comments
Entrance area
Welcome mat (outside the door)
Small carpet area (inside the door)
Wall hooks for jackets, keys, etc.
Small table or bench shoe storage
Lamp, if there is no other source of light at the door
Hall
Sofa, chairs, or other things that sit on
Coffee table
Shelves
TV
TV Stand
Sofa cushions / chairs
Artwork
Lamp (s)
Kitchen
Food!
Cutlery
Covered organizer (insert drawer)
Dishes (eg plates, glasses, cups, bowls, serving dishes, etc.)
Trash cans and recycling
Pots and pans
Kitchen gloves
Spatulas, ladles, whisks, etc.
Container for storage counter spatulas, ladles, whisks, etc.
Dishcloths
Dish Rack
Measuring cups and spoons
Bowls
Bottle opener and corkscrew
Plastic containers for food storage (such as Tupperware or Gladware)
Rolls of aluminum foil, wax paper, plastic wrap and parchment paper
Paper (or newspaper) to wardrobes and shelves line
Plastic bags Zip-top in various sizes
Chopping boards
Toaster oven or toaster
Microwave
Coffee maker
Caldera or stew
Ice cube trays
Blender
Hand blender
Can opener
Well, sharp knives (knife at least a great chef and a small kitchen knife)
Serving spoon
Colander
Additional shelves or free storage as needed (for example, metal racks Target or IKEA)
Dishwashing soap and sponges / scrubbers
trash can
Small carpet
For kitchen essentials, visit our homepage pantry and Staples Checklist, Checklist our team starter and sources of kitchen equipment favorite Sam
Dining area
Table and chairs
Tablecloth or placemats
Napkins
Candles / tealights and candles
Supports
Bath
Shower curtain (and rings to keep up)
Shower Caddy
Toothbrush
Toiletries (eg, bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, lotion, etc.)
toilet paper
Toilet brush
Toilet plunger
Mat (s) Bathroom
Air freshener
The tissues
trash can
Over-the-door towel hook
Towels (bath and hand) and tea
Fourth
Bed!
pillows
Mattress and box spring
Mattress
Sheets and duvet
Nightstand
Lamp
Dressing room
Hangers (more than you think you need)
Block
trash can
Curtains
Alarm clock
Desk
Desk chair
Miscellaneous
Cleaning products (such as rags, paper towels, spray)
Laundry soap, fabric softener, stain remover (such as Shout) and a jar of quarters for laundry
Garbage bags
vaccum cleaner
Small broom and dustpan
Extension cords
Surge strips
Basic tools, including screwdrivers (flat, Phillips-head), hammer (and some small nails), tape, box-cutter or X-acto knife, tape, pliers, wrench, and tape (at least, get one Leatherman, including most basic versions of the aforementioned tools)
Large plastic containers or other storage
Feathers
Paper (shopping lists, doodles, etc.)
Flashlight (s)
Batteries of various types, including backups for your flashlight
Candle
Matches
Tweezers
Amateurs
Emergency kit, as explained Alissa after Hurricane Sandy
Window Air Conditioner
Internet router and associated cables
Bulbs
First aid kit
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire alarm
Here's a handy checklist of things you need (or at least want, in all likelihood), organized by the room, with extra white space for you to fill. Our suggested priorities are bold, but before you panic, keep in mind that many of these items can be bought cheaply or even second hand picked free. And if we've missed something, please let us know in the comments
Entrance area
Welcome mat (outside the door)
Small carpet area (inside the door)
Wall hooks for jackets, keys, etc.
Small table or bench shoe storage
Lamp, if there is no other source of light at the door
Hall
Sofa, chairs, or other things that sit on
Coffee table
Shelves
TV
TV Stand
Sofa cushions / chairs
Artwork
Lamp (s)
Kitchen
Food!
Cutlery
Covered organizer (insert drawer)
Dishes (eg plates, glasses, cups, bowls, serving dishes, etc.)
Trash cans and recycling
Pots and pans
Kitchen gloves
Spatulas, ladles, whisks, etc.
Container for storage counter spatulas, ladles, whisks, etc.
Dishcloths
Dish Rack
Measuring cups and spoons
Bowls
Bottle opener and corkscrew
Plastic containers for food storage (such as Tupperware or Gladware)
Rolls of aluminum foil, wax paper, plastic wrap and parchment paper
Paper (or newspaper) to wardrobes and shelves line
Plastic bags Zip-top in various sizes
Chopping boards
Toaster oven or toaster
Microwave
Coffee maker
Caldera or stew
Ice cube trays
Blender
Hand blender
Can opener
Well, sharp knives (knife at least a great chef and a small kitchen knife)
Serving spoon
Colander
Additional shelves or free storage as needed (for example, metal racks Target or IKEA)
Dishwashing soap and sponges / scrubbers
trash can
Small carpet
For kitchen essentials, visit our homepage pantry and Staples Checklist, Checklist our team starter and sources of kitchen equipment favorite Sam
Dining area
Table and chairs
Tablecloth or placemats
Napkins
Candles / tealights and candles
Supports
Bath
Shower curtain (and rings to keep up)
Shower Caddy
Toothbrush
Toiletries (eg, bath soap, hand soap, shampoo, lotion, etc.)
toilet paper
Toilet brush
Toilet plunger
Mat (s) Bathroom
Air freshener
The tissues
trash can
Over-the-door towel hook
Towels (bath and hand) and tea
Fourth
Bed!
pillows
Mattress and box spring
Mattress
Sheets and duvet
Nightstand
Lamp
Dressing room
Hangers (more than you think you need)
Block
trash can
Curtains
Alarm clock
Desk
Desk chair
Miscellaneous
Cleaning products (such as rags, paper towels, spray)
Laundry soap, fabric softener, stain remover (such as Shout) and a jar of quarters for laundry
Garbage bags
vaccum cleaner
Small broom and dustpan
Extension cords
Surge strips
Basic tools, including screwdrivers (flat, Phillips-head), hammer (and some small nails), tape, box-cutter or X-acto knife, tape, pliers, wrench, and tape (at least, get one Leatherman, including most basic versions of the aforementioned tools)
Large plastic containers or other storage
Feathers
Paper (shopping lists, doodles, etc.)
Flashlight (s)
Batteries of various types, including backups for your flashlight
Candle
Matches
Tweezers
Amateurs
Emergency kit, as explained Alissa after Hurricane Sandy
Window Air Conditioner
Internet router and associated cables
Bulbs
First aid kit
Carbon monoxide alarm
Fire alarm
