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Here's a checklist for what you need for your first apartment. Some of these things can wait (until the next few paychecks):

Entrance area:

  • welcome mat
  • wall hooks for jacket, keys, umbrella, etc. or small coat rack
  • lamp

Living room:

  • couch and/or loveseat
  • throw pillows
  • area rug
  • floor lamp
  • wall clock
  • coffee table
  • end table
  • bookshelf
  • TV
  • stereo
  • TV/stereo console or stand
  • picture frames
  • decor - candle holders, artwork, knick-knacks you've collected

Kitchen

  • coffee maker (and coffee!)
  • silverware and silverware holder
  • microwave
  • hand mixer
  • toaster or toaster oven
  • blender
  • dish drying rack
  • dish towels
  • oven mitt and pot holders
  • dishes - plates, glasses, mugs, bowls, wine glasses, etc.
  • utensils - serving spoons, tongs, wooden spoons, spatula, whisk, can opener, corkscrew/wine opener, peeler, ladle
  • paper towel holder and paper towels
  • pots and pans - sauce pan, large pot, cookie sheet, casserole/baking pan
  • measuring cup and measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife set (or at least one good knife)
  • sponge and dish soap
  • strainer
  • aluminum foil, wax paper, ziplock baggies, saran wrap
  • magnets
  • trash can
  • salt and pepper shakers
  • table and chairs for dining
  • centerpiece or vase
  • FOOD AND BEVERAGES! :)

Bedroom

  • bed frame and mattresses
  • pillows, fitted sheet, flat sheets, comforter, pillow cases
  • mattress protector (for bed bugs) and mattress pad
  • nightstand
  • nightstand lamp
  • dresser
  • hangers
  • area rug
  • laundry basket/hamper
  • alarm clock
  • desk and chair
  • filing cabinet or filing box for paperwork
  • laptop or desktop computer
  • curtains/drapes
  • picture frames
  • shoe organizer
  • jewelry box/armoire

Bathroom

  • shower curtain, shower curtain rings, shower curtain liner
  • bathmat
  • soap dispenser
  • toothbrush holder
  • bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths
  • air freshener
  • tissues
  • toilet paper
  • bathroom caddy (especially good if you're sharing an apartment)
  • trashcan
  • towel hook
  • storage (if there's no bathroom closet)

Cleaning and storage

  • toilet bowl brush and cleaning product
  • bathtub scrubber and cleaning product
  • all-purpose cleaning products
  • swiffer or dust mop
  • vacuum
  • broom and dust pan
  • dusting supplies
  • mop and bucket
  • iron and ironing board
  • laundry detergent
  • dishwasher detergent
  • extension cords
  • surge strips
  • emergency kit/first aid kit and flashlight, matches
  • fire extinguisher
  • tool box and tools
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ive been looking into getting a 1 bedroom apartment. Starting new from scratch, bed, couch, loveseat, tables, lamps, chairs, etc. i came up with $3,000.

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