Lisa Lo Paro

The Ultimate Packing List for Your First Apartment

packing list

• 1. Kitchen

• Pots and pans

• Dishes and bowls

• Cutlery

• Serving utensils

• Serving dishes

• Blender

• Standing mixer

• Can opener

• Bottle opener

• Dish towels

• Coffeemaker

• Broom

• Dish soap

• Dish drying rack

• Duster

• Dustpan

• Hand soap

• Microwave

• Toaster and/or toaster oven

• Mugs

• Oven mitts

• Paper towels

• Garbage bags

• Wastepaper basket

• Tupperware

• Water pitcher/filter

• Sponges

• Swiffer

• Plastic wrap

• Aluminum foil

• Slow cooker

• Wooden spoons

• Slotted spoons

• Colander

• Knife set

• Meat thermometer

• 2. Bathroom

• Bath towels

• Hand towels

• Bath mat

• Shower curtain

• Rug

• Cleaning supplies

• Scale

• Air freshener

• Shower organizers

• Toilet plunger

• Toilet paper

• Toiletries

• 3. Bedroom

• Bed

• Comforter

• Several sets of sheets

• End table or nightstand

• Hangers

• Closet organizers

• Shoe rack

• Under-the-bed box

• Storage boxes

• Over-the-door storage units

• Desk and chair

• Safe

• Jewelry box or stand/organizer

• Full-length mirror

• Dressers

• Alarm clock

• Curtains or blinds

• 4. Living Room

• Couch

• Chairs

• Coffee table

• Floor lamp

• Ottoman

• TV stand

• Throw blankets

• Throw pillows

• Area rug

• Curtains or blinds

• 5. Laundry

• Hamper and/or laundry bags 

• Lingerie bag/mesh wash bags

• Drying rack

• Ironing board

• Iron

• Garment bag

• 6. Technology  

• TV

• DVD player

• Game consoles

• Computer/laptop

• Wireless Internet router

• 7. Miscellaneous

• Flashlight for emergencies

• Emergency/First Aid kit

• Batteries

• Carbon monoxide detector

• Extension cords

• Surge protectors

• Fan or air conditioner

• Doormat

• 8. Home Improvement

• Shelving

• Adhesive hooks

• Nails

• Basic tools such as a screwdriver and hammer

• Bookcases