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The Ultimate Packing List for Your First Apartment
Moving into a new apartment for the first time can be an extremely daunting task. Some of these are obvious, like couches and chairs, but some are definite necessities you may have overlooked. Check out everything you’ll need to make your new “house” a home.
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
This creates a private checklist in your account.