First Home Essentials: A Complete Checklist
Moving into your first home is incredibly exciting, but it can also be overwhelming…. Especially when you don’t know what to expect.
Going from a single bedroom or dorm room to furnishing even a one bedroom apartment can be a lot. The cost alone can be outrageous.
To help you prepare for the big day, we will go room by room and list the must have items so you know what all you will need. Obviously, there are going to be things that are important to you, but these are the essentials. If I leave off anything obvious, people comment below or email me so I can update this post.
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Bathroom
Toilet paper
Hand soap
Hand towel
Towels
Wash cloths
Rug
Shower curtain
Small trash can
Shampoo/conditioner
Body wash/soap
Face wash
Loofah
Shaving cream
Razors
Tooth brush
Tooth paste
Floosers
Deodorant
Body spray
Hair brush
Hair ties
Whatever else you might need (curling iron, straightener, mousse, gel, etc…)
Bedroom
Bed
Bed frame
Sheets
Pillow cases
Comforter
Curtains
Dresser
Tv
Game console or streaming box
Night stand?
Desk?
Desk chair?
Computer or laptop?
Clothes
Underwear/under garments
Socks
Shoes
Pants
Shorts
Shirts
Jackets
Coats
Hangers
Living room
Couch/chairs
TV stand
TV
Game console or streaming box
Curtains
End tables?
Coffee table?
Rug?
Little homey touches like a bookcase or wall art would be a good bonus.
Kitchen
Kitchen table and chairs
Microwave
Coffee pot (if you drink coffee)
Plates
Bowls
Cups
Tupperware
Silverware
Pots & pans
Baking trays
Paper towels
Hand towels
Pot holders
13 gallon trash can
Food of your choosing…. This is a HUGE expense!!!
Cleaners
Toilet bowl cleaner
Toilet bowl brush
Windex
Tub cleaner
Dawn
Dish wand
Dishwasher tabs
Disinfecting wipes
Sprayway Glass cleaner
Mr. Clean: Clean Freak (or another disinfectant)
Toilet Plunger
Floors
Broom
Dust pan
Swiffer wet jet (or some kind of mopping system… this is just my favorite)
Vacuum
Laundry
Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Lint brush
Laundry baskets
Pets
You will need different things depending on the pet. We have a dog, so I will put what I know you will need for a dog…
Food
Food/water bowls
Bath cleaner
Leash
Dog poop bags
Some kind of a bed if you don’t want them sleeping on your bed
A crate to keep your pet in if maintenance has to come in your apartment
Additional Things You Might Need
Wi-fi router
Chargers
Ring Camera (for safety)
Fire extinguisher
Small toolbox with basic tools
First Aid Kit
Pen and paper
Flash Light
Additional Expenses to Remember
Rent
Renter’s Insurance
Internet
Streaming Services