Your First Apartment Checklist

Getting your first apartment is a major milestone but it can quickly become overwhelming. You may feel like there are so many things that you need to get and you’re not even sure where to start. Fully outfitting an apartment in one go can make a big dent in your savings but you can start with the basics and build from there. I’ve created a checklist of the items that I think will be helpful to you. Here is a free printable checklist that you may download.

Bedroom

I always start with the bedroom, it feels like one of the most important areas and where you will be spending most of your time. A cozy bedroom will make you feel right at home.

• Bed
• Chest of Drawers
• Side Tables
• Bed Sheets
• Pillows
• Bed Mat
• Curtains
• Lamps
• Laundry Basket
• Storage for Closet and Under Bed

BATHROOM

My bathroom is probably my favorite place in my apartment. It feels like where I go when I’m tired and want to take a shower before bed or to take a long relaxing bath. It’s the place where I like to clear my mind.

• Bath Mat
• Shower Curtain
• Shower Curtain Hooks
• Toothbrush Holder
• Tissue Holder
• Shower Organizer
• Bathroom Organizer
• Towels
• Plunger
• Toilet Brush

kitchen

I think most of us leave home without fully knowing our way around the kitchen, I was certainly one of those persons. Trying to figure out what you need may seem daunting, but it’s actually quite simpler than you may think.

• Kitchen Towels
• Pot Holder
• Pot Set – frying pan, small saucepan, medium saucepan, dutch oven
• Kitchen Knives – chopping knife, medium smooth-edged knife
• Flatware – forks, dinner knives, spoons
• Plate Set
• Baking Set – baking sheet, 9′ cake pan, muffin pan, loaf pan
• Wine Glasses
• Drinking Glasses
• Tea Cups / Mugs
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Silicone Utensils – ladle, whisk, spatula, tongs, basting brush, turner
• Can Opener
• Wine Opener
• Icecream Scoop
• Kitchen Scissors
• Digital Thermometer
• Storage Containers
• Toaster Oven
• Microwave Oven
• Kettle

living room

The living room is where I like to entertain guests or binge-watch my favorite TV shows. It’s a place of comfort and one of the areas I like to decorate most.

• Couch
• TV
• TV Stand
• Coffee Table
• Throws
• Pillows
• Mat
• Lamps

MISCELLANEOUS

• Extension Cords
• Extra Batteries
• Flashlight
• Toolkit
• First Aid Kit
• Bulbs
• Fan
• Command Strips
• Trash Bags
• Trash Baskets
• Iron
• Ironing Board
• Hangers

cleaning supplies

• Latex Gloves
• Dish Washing Liquid
• Dish Sponge
• Laundry Detergent
• Bleach
• All-Purpose Cleaner
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Cleaning Cloths
• Bathroom Cleaner
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Oven Cleaner
• Kitchen Cleaner
• Swifter Sweeper
• Swifter WetJet
• Swifter Duster
• Cordless Vacuum
• Glass Cleaner
• Stainless Steel Cleaner

With this list, you should have a good start. Click the image below to download your free printable checklist.

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