Moving out of your parent’s house is a huge step! It can be exciting and nerve-racking all jumbled up in your stomach. But as the move-in date comes closer, you may start panicking and feel lost about what you should get for your first apartment. Renting/Buying an apartment can be costly especially because of the money you will have to put up front. So sometimes it’s best to just buy the essentials when you first move in and then, later on, buy the other items you need or want for your apartment.
Fear not, I have complied a list of things you will need for your first apartment based on my very own experience!
I am going to break it down by room.
BEDROOM
- Bed
- Storage (bins, shelves, etc)
- Hangers
- Full-length mirror
- Window Curtains
KITCHEN
- Pots and pans
- Plates and cups
- Utensils
- Sponge and dishwasher soap
LIVING ROOM
- Couch
- Tv stand
- Tv
- Coffee table
- Window curtains
BATHROOM
- Shower curtain
- Shower mat
- Towels
- Window Curtain (if applicable)
DINING ROOM
- Table set
MISCELLANIOUS
- Cleaning tools(mop, broom, vacuum, etc)
- Cleaning sprays (Windex, Clorox, etc)
- Paper towels
Remember this is just a list of basics. There are a ton of other items that you may want to add to your list. But if you are only concerned about finances then consider buying these basic things first and then later on adding other items to decorate or complement your living needs.
Let me know what other items should be added to the essentials list.
