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First Home Essentials: A Complete Checklist

Proud couple buying first apartment together and moving in

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.

Pleased woman unpacking things in her new home

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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 interior

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

Family living room

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 interior front view

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!!!

Cleaning supplies in a blue bowl, wooden floor background.

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

 

 

Bedroom with hardwood floor

Floors

Broom

Dust pan

Swiffer wet jet (or some kind of mopping system… this is just my favorite)

Vacuum

Work in laundry

Laundry

Laundry soap

Dryer sheets 

Lint brush 

Laundry baskets

dog

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

 

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