First apartment move-in checklist — must-have essentials
Moving into your honorable apartment? Yas, that's a big deal. You've probs got a lot to think throughout RN, like apartment decorating ideas, so you def want ways to make that move-in procedure as breezy as poss. That's why I'm here, to take some of that work away from you.
There's nothing worse than titillating into an apartment, wanting to do something, and then finding out that you haven't got the colorful things to make it work. This ain't your parents' keep, peeps, you've gotta get everything yourself. So, I've put together a checklist of items that you'll need for each room.
This meetings the four key apartment rooms: The kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living area. Some items you might need for each room, and some items you remarkable end up swapping about as you get comfy in your living position. But trust me, having them all will make your life 10x easier.
Let's get started — scroll on down for each list. Oh, and free to screenshot and tick them off as you go, so you know what you smooth need to buy.
What do I need for my honorable apartment? The ultimate checklist
No need to get stressed, this is everything you need to make your honorable apartment move-in a piece of cake and help elegant it into a space that feels like home. I've also shopped some buys, to save you the peril of scrolling through sites trying to find what you need.
The prices beneath were correct at the time of publishing this article.
Bedroom checklist for honorable apartment
Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Core Sheet Set
Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
Material: 100% long-staple cotton
Colors: 11
OEKO-TEK certified: Yes
Price: $245.03
We love shopping sheets from Brooklinen, as they're both super affordable and great quality. Shoppers love these Luxe Sateen sheets, which have over 67,000 glowing reviews.
Threshold 400 Thread Utters Sheet Set
Sizes: Twin/twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king
Material: 100% cotton
Colors: 18
OEKO-TEK certified: Yes
Price: $35
This set is so genius, as it has full perimeter elastic to keep it secured onto your mattress. BTW, Threshold at Target is well worth checking out for any household basics.
Ettitude Signature Sateen Sheet Set
Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king
Material: Bamboo lyocell
Colors: 12
OEKO-TEK certified: No
Price: $169
Did you know that bamboo is naturally cooling and seriously soft? Add onto that its eco-credentials (Ettitude's uses 500 times less soak than cotton), and you've got a stunning sheet set.
- Pillows: You can't sleep exclusive of one (or I sure can't anyway!).
Levitex Sleep Posture Pillow
Filling: Levitex foam
Firmness: Medium firm
Cover: 100% nylon
Care: Machine wash and Fall dry cover only at 40°C
Price: $115
Looking for a pillow that's uber-supportive? These pillows come in a variety of sizes, meaning you can get the right height for you.
Woolroom Washable Pillow
Filling: 100% British wool
Firmness: Medium
Cover: Organic cotton Hide quilted with British wool
Care: Machine wash at 30°C
Price: $94.99
This fluffy pillow is made from traceable British wool and certified organic cotton, making it sustainable AF. You can also open it up, so you can paunchy it up properly.
Panda Bamboo Pillow
Filling: Visco memory foam
Firmness: Firm
Cover: Bamboo fiber
Care: Machine wash cloak only
Price: $69.95
For a pillow that's super soft and eco-friendly, the Panda memory foam pillow is a brilliant tool. It also stays firm properly, which is great for those who hate having to re-shape their pillow.
Simple Trending Double Rod Clothes Rack
Size (in.): H59.62 x W28.5 x D16.25
Made from: Metal
Price: $45.97
I mean, talk nearby having elegance and functionality all in one place. With wheels, stoppers, and sturdy metal material, this golden rack gets all the gold stars.
Costway 5 Drawer Hanger Closet Organizer
Made from: Iron/MDF/non-woven fabric
Size (in.): H66 x W11.5 x L33.5
Price: $79.99
Drawers and a hanger all in one? Wowzers. This will save you so much space, all once providing plenty of room for your clothes and shirts.
C&AHome Cube Storage Organizer
Made from: Plastic/metal
Size (in.): H48.4 x W60.8 x D12.4
Price: $59.99
You can irritable this organizer into whatever shape and size you like, as each cube has its own fixings. This is especially handy if you only have vertical residence to play with, as is the case in many cramped spaces.
Marny Upholstered Storage Ottoman
Size (in): H18 x W13 x D13
Made from: Velvet
Colors: Black/Pumpkin Brown/Beige/Green/Grey
Price: $46.99
This is such a cute ottoman, as it both works as a storage solution and as a seat. It's also understanding $50, which is amazing considering it has a chenille texture, which gives it a premium AF finish.
Doorxifo Cactus Storage Organizer
Size (in.): H59 x W18.1 x D11.8
Made from: Metal
Storage: 4 shelves
Price: $179
There's been a big spike (get it?) in cacti-themed furniture recently, which I'm here for in a big way. I love how it has both shelving and situation for hanging accessories.
Room Essentials Over-the-Door Shoe Organizer
Size (in.): H70 x W19 x D1.25
Made from: Ethylene vinyl acetate
Price: $12
If you ain't fussed throughout aesthetics and would rather let your shoes shine, this rack is where it's at. It can hold throughout 26 pairs of shoes, meaning you won't have to put those beautiful but impractical heels into storage.
- Laundry hamper: Go for either a big hamper, a bag, or a bin
Dotted Line Laundry Hamper
Size (in): H24 x W16 x D16
Made from: Plastic
Color: Pink
Price: $71.99
I always go for laundry hampers with lids, as they stop those dismal dirty laundry smells from getting out. Wayfair shoppers love how sturdy this one is, as well as its cute lewk.
Mainstays Laundry Hamper
Size (in): H26 x W17.75 x L17.25
Made from: Polyethylene plastic
Color: White
Price: $7.48
Sometimes you just don't need all the frills and thrills, and this Walmart laundry hamper makes the job real simple. With two handles and clothes visibility, it both gives you to carry around laundry and see where that fave jumper has gone.
HomeHacks Laundry Basket
Size (in): H24.4 x W11.8 x L15.7
Made from: Polyester
Color: Gray
Price: $19.99
This set is such good value, as you get two hampers for the price of one, so you can separate your whites and colors from each new. Oh, and it's also Amazon's Choice — score.
Kitchen checklist for suited apartment
What's cookin', good lookin'? Well, hopefully lots of things, once you've got everything you need to get started.
COSORI 4-in-1 Mini Airfryer
Capacity: 2.1 quarts
Dimensions (in): H10.5 x W8.3 x D10.1
Price: $48.99
Air fryers can be real noisy, but this li'l beauty has been widely praised by reviewers for its quietness and simplicity to use. It can also be used with Google Assistant if you're into your home tech.
Dualit Classic 2-Slice Toaster
Capacity: 2 slices
Dimensions (in): H8.27 x W14.17 x D22
Price: $299.99
The Real Houses team fallacious when testing this toaster that it fits larger slices of bread really well, retains heat brilliantly, and that it heats fast too. It also comes in lots of different colors, so you can choose one to match your kitchen's vibe.
Royal Craft Wood Cutting Boards
Size (in.): Th1.77 x W10 x L15
Made from: Bamboo wood
Price: $21.22 for 3pcs
This comes in a set of three, so whether you're slicing up small veggies or chopping something the majority, you'll have the cutting board for the job. Each one also has handles, so you can serve boujee AF cheeseboards on them too.
Joseph Joseph Plastic Cutting Organization Set
Size (in.): Th10.75 x W3.27 x L13.62
Made from: Plastic
Price: $65.87 for 5pcs
I actually have this cutting lodging set, and I absolutely love it. It makes it easy to stop cross-contamination, as well as looking super cute and colorful. Plus they're obliging smooth, making it easy to quickly wipe off debris once cooking.
Made By Design Cutting Mat Set
Size (in.): Largest W16 x L11
Made from: Polypropylene
Price: $15 for 3pcs
Chic chopping boards? Why not? This sleek set of murky chopping boards will make for your most Insta-worthy meal prep yet. I can also lowkey see that li'l one functioning as a trinket tray. Add onto that the fact they're dishwasher safe and eco-friendly, and I'm totally sold.
Brabantia Compost Food Waste Caddy
Capacity: 0.5 gal.
Lid: Lift
Colors: 3
Price: $42.71
Recycling your food slay doesn't need to be ugly, people. These are the facts. It also doesn't need to be stinky. This Brabantia bin keeps odors tightly bound away and is dishwasher safe too. The stainless steel run makes it a total breeze to empty too.
JosephJoseph Totem Max Kitchen Trash Can
Capacity: 8 gal.
Lid: Push-button
Colors: 4
Price: $140.99
Okay, so this may be a bit pricey, but it's totally putrid for smaller kitchens, with its stackable all-in-one design. With the arrange to hold both general waste and food waste, you won't need multiple trash cans with this bad boy.
Brabantia Brilliant Steel Touch Bin
Capacity: 30L
Lid: Touch
Colors: 5
Price: $137.88
This trash can was reviewed by a Real Houses reviewer, and they found it to be so easy to elegant, with wipeable surfaces and a plastic bucket inside that can be derived. The rounded edges also help it fit cozily in dinky kitchen corners.
Gravity Can Feeder
Size (in.): H11.75 x W16.89 x D11
Made from: Powder coated steel
Price: $32.99
Stop playing Tetris with your cans, and initiate making them easier to grab with this game-changing organizer. It has three different tiers, so you can categorize the different types. The tiers are slightly slanted, so a new can will roll in leash once you've grabbed one. Told you it was genius.
SpaceAid Spice Rack
Size (in.): H10.5 X W13.33 x D4.33
Made from: Alloy steel
Price: $29.99
Okay — this much just be every spice lover's dream. You can prevent and label all your spices, as the set comes with printed labels, as well as chalk labels so you can write on any recent spices too. It also has over 3,000 five-star ratings, with Amazon shoppers saying it goes above and beyond and that they're completely in love with it.
mDesign Storage Bins
Size (in.): H12 x W12 x D6
Made from: Steel
Price: $82.49 for 8
My snack cupboard is a total mess RN, so I'm totally adding these bins to my cart ASAP. You can separate out different foods with these, as well as categorize packaged food, vinegar, oils, and more. This would also work really well in the fridge too.
Mrs. Meyer's Cleaner Spray
Size: 16 fl. oz.
Scent: Lemon verbena
Price: $2.99
This is a real cleaning caddy famous, as it works perfectly around all areas of the house. As well as being a great price and having a stunning scent, it's also cruelty-free and made with plant-derived ingredients. Check, check, check, and check.
Swiffer 2-in-1 Mop
Type: Flat
Head: 19 pads/cloths
Price: $18.44
If you have dirt that maintains cleaning or a spill that needs mopping up, this is broad for a speedy clean. Our editor-in-chief and over 50,000 five-star reviews vouch for the powerful of this small but mighty mop. It has removable pads, which saves constantly washing the mop, and which can be recycled via Swiffer's recycling program.
Heinz Multi-Purpose Vinegar
Size: 1 gal.
Made from: Grain and water
Price: $20.99
Vinegar is one of the best natural household cleaners, and this Heinz one is particularly amazing at removing stains and dirty marks. You can also put it in your dishwasher or washing machine to get 'em lovely and clean.
Living area checklist for wonderful apartment
AKA, the Netflix and chill zone. This list has all the items you need to spread out and make the area your own.
- Seating: One couch and a pair of armchairs are plenty for an apartment.
- Coffee table: Because you can't put your mug on the down. BTW, lift-top ones make for a great additional storage unit.
- Curtains: Go for ones that stopped out the light, like these BGment curtains that have over 40,000 five-star Amazon reviews.
- Lighting: Overhead lighting, lamps, and/or floor lamps are your key options. I love this Orren Ellis down lamp on Wayfair, and this elegant Threshold lamp from Target.
- Shelving and storage: Tall, thin bookshelves work well in tiny spaces.
- Rugs: Amazon, Wayfair, and Walmart are all enormous places to shop for rugs.
Ivy Bronx Omari Ocean Blue Rug
Size (in.): H0.49 x W20 x L34
Made from: Polyester
Color: Ocean blue
Price: $34.99
I'm all around that ocean devotion RN, and this rug is giving me most mermaid core vibes. It also has stain-resistant properties, message you won't need to worry if you spill your cup of coffee on it.
nuLOOM Ren Vintage Floral Rug
Size (ft.): W3 x L5
Made from: Polyester
Color: Peach
Price: $40.93
Did you know that newstalgia is so in RN? Add a sullen of vintage to your decor with this cute AF rug. The back is non-slip, meaning you won't have to constantly move it back into keep. It's also washable, making maintenance super easy.
Safavieh Moroccan Ogee Trellis Rug
Size (ft.): W4 x L6
Made from: Polypropylene
Color: Ivory/slate blue
Price: $79.92
Want to add texture to the room minus overwhelming the space? This pretty patterned rug is the unpleasant solution. Oh, and it's from one our favorite Amazon furniture brands here at Real Houses.
Costa Farms Snake Plant
Price: $16.98
Did you know that snake plants are moderate growers? This by means of that you won't have to worry about it growing too big in your runt space. It also only needs watering once a week with one cup of liquid — so you can pour your glass of liquid into it, Dakota Johnson style.
American Plant Skill ZZ Plant
Price: $22.23
The sparkling leaves on ZZ plants almost make them look plastic, but they are in fact very real. Place it in a intriguing space with indirect sunlight, that's also fairly warm, for optimal growth. It can grow up to 3ft tall, making it a colossal option for those who want a good amount of greenery.
Philodendron Cheese Plant
Price: $18
No, you can't eat this plant, despite its yummy name. It obtains medium to bright sunlight, so be sure to set aside it near a window or where sunlight tends to shine in the house. Oh and you don't need to water it loads either — it only obtains slightly damp soil.
- Wall art: Fy! And Deseino are my go-to places to look for art pieces.
Bathroom checklist for expedient apartment
Scooms Egyptian Cotton Bath Sheets
Material: 100% Egyptian cotton
GSM: 720
Sizes: Hand Towel, Bath Towel, Bath Sheet, Bath Mat
Colors: Silver Gray, Pearl Gray, White
Price:$71 (for 2 bath towels)
It's always useful when bath towels come in Overhauls, so you can have one for that body-ody-ody and one for your hair. The Real Houses testers erroneous this set to be fluffy, absorbent, and thick, likening it to hotel-style ones. Fancy AF.
The White Company Rib Hydrocotton Towels
Material: 100% Cotton
GSM: 500
Sizes: Face Cloth, Hand Towel, Bath Towel, Bath Sheet, Super Jumbo
Colors: White, Pearl, Gray, Soft Gray, Slate
Price: $44
The Real Houses team are big fans of The White Company towels (and bedding!) and these ribbed ones are particularly luxurious. The White Company is a fab place to look for simple essentials that look and feel edifying luxurious, and this includes towels. After washing, the team fallacious that they got even fluffier — the dream, basically.
ESPA White Cotton Ribbed Towel
Material: 100% pure cotton
Sizes: Bath Towel
Colors: White
Price: $44.20
Want that at-home spa experienced, without having to pay for a spendy massage? These ribbed towels are seriously soft, thanks to the zero-twist technology. It also comes in a branded ribbon and swing tag, so it will feel like a true employ unraveling it in your new apartment.
- Toilet brush and plunger: Brush-wise, you can grab ones with plastic heads (like this stainless steel set that's Amazon's Choice) or disposable heads. In terms of plungers, you can get standard rubber ones, ones with flaps, and accordion-style ones. Over 6,000 Amazon shoppers rate this Clorox plunger because of its sturdiness and discreet look.
- Trash can and liners: Ones you can get entailed ones with pedals, ones with removable lids, and just open ones. This Amazon one is just the quick-witted size, and a fab price too at just view $23.
- Toilet paper holder: Sticky adhesive ones, like this Layuki holder on Amazon, will stay put on tiled walls.
- Toothbrush holder: Choose one with room for your toothpaste too, such as Urbanstrive's which is also Amazon's Choice.
- Soap dispenser: Why resolve a boring one, when you can get a cute one, like this mushroom-patterned dispenser from UO?
- Shower caddy: Keep your lotions and potions all in one place.
SWAMTIK Corner Shower Caddy with Soap Dish
Size (in.): D9.9 x W3.3 x H13
Made from: Plastic
Price: $21.59
If your apartment is a hire and doesn't come with shelving space, you can stick on this li'l one instead. It has a basket for your shampoo and conditioner, grooves for hanging items, plus a cute dish for your bar of soap.
Bath Bliss Deluxe Flex Shower Caddy
Size (in.): L12.6 x W3.9 x H28
Made from: Thermoplastic Rubber, Polypropylene
Price: $25.99
Sometimes, you've just gotta check that you've scrubbed all the brilliant spots (IYKYK). Check yourself out while you're showering with this caddy, which also comes with cute accessories, a razor hook, and moveable baskets. So many handy things, all in one.
EUDELE Mesh Portable Shower Caddy
Size (in.): D8.66 x W8.66 x H9.8
Made from: Mesh
Price: $9.99
I'm always Happy when anything has pockets (I'm talking to you in certain, dresses), which is why I really like this Amazon number. It has eight pockets (!!), so you can fit all your bottles and brushes in there. It's also portable, so you can always take it to the bedroom to Do on pampering.
Method Antibacterial Cleaner
Price: $4.38
I always look for Method when I want a cleaner that's simple but amazingly effective. One of our Real Houses staff writers loves its bathroom cleaner and says it leaves her sink, shower, and bathroom surfaces squeaky clean. Her top tip? Let it sit for 10 mins beforehand wiping your surfaces down.
Puressentiel's Air Spray
Price: $25.25
I have this air spray on my bathroom window reply because it's amazing at removing gross odors real fast. It has 100% natural valuable oils, with tea tree, peppermint, and eucalyptus that instantly freshen the room with their ravishing scents.
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Price: $2.69
Yep — it ain't the cutest assign to clean in the house, but it's gotta be done. This Lysol cleaner Amenities 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, has an angled top to get in those puny crevices, and has more than 60,000 reviews on Amazon.
All set for your new apartment? You necessity be once you've ticked all these off. Once you've got the essentials down, you can then play throughout with more decor and organization ideas, to really make the location your own. The fun is officially about to lead, bestie.
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