The Ultimate Apartment Moving Checklist
Finally! You’re moving up and out, literally. Maybe you’re finally bidding farewell to dorm life or getting your first apartment without a roommate. Either way, we can help make sure you have exactly what you need for your new place. After all, you don’t want to end up flipping pancakes with a school binder, washing laundry with dish soap, or using toilet paper as a Band-Aid. Check out this exhaustive first apartment checklist of exactly what you need for every room of your new home sweet home, then get to packing!
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First Apartment Checklist
Kitchen
- Dining table and chairs
- Pots and pans
- Plates and bowls
- Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons)
- Placemats
- Dish soap and sponges
- Dishtowels
- Dish drying rack
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cups, mugs, wine glasses, etc.
- Cooking utensils: spatula, whisk, ladle, etc.
- Strainer
- Tupperware
- Vegetable peeler
- Bottle opener
- Aluminum foil and cling wrap
- Cooking essentials: salt, pepper, cooking spray, etc.
- Serving dishes and spoons
- Oven mitts
- Baking sheets
- Casserole dish
- Blender
- Mixing bowls
- Microwave
- Toaster/toaster oven
- Coffeemaker
- Paper towels and holder
- Ice trays
- Trash can and trash bags
Bedroom
- Bed
- Mattress
- Sheets (fitted and flat)
- Comforter
- Blankets
- Pillows and pillowcases
- Dresser
- Nightstand
- Lamp(s)
- Curtains
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock
- Mirror
- Hamper
- Slippers
Bathroom
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Shower curtain and liner
- Trashcan
- Bath mat
- Toiletries
- Toilet brush and cleaner
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush holder
- Hand soap
- Plunger
- First aid items (bandages, pain reliever/fever reducer, etc.)
Living Room
- Couch/seating
- Television
- Television stand OR hanging accessories
- Bookshelves
- Coffee table
- Lamps
- Desk and chair
- Rugs
CleaningSupplies
- Broom and dustpan
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop
- All-purpose surface cleaner
- Bathtub and sink cleaner
- Laundry detergent and fabric softener
- Carpet cleaner
- Sponges
- Glass cleaner
- Duster
- Rubber gloves
Miscellaneous
- Décor (tapestries, framed photos, artwork)
- Command Strips and hooks
- Extra batteries
- Extension cord
- Light bulbs
- Candles and matches
- Paper and writing utensils
- Extra storage bins
- Flashlight
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Completed Your First Apartment Checklist?
Even though you'll probably forget something after moving into your first solo space, this handy checklist can help keep that number of things to a minimum. Now you know what you need for your first apartment kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedroom, but have you actually found your first apartment?
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