When I first moved into my apartment I was so overwhelmed by all the things I needed in order to make it a functional home. I’ve saved you guys the trouble of having to start from scratch. Check out my list of apartment must haves!
Sections
10
Furniture
Kitchen Stuff
Cleaning
Bathroom
Home Office
Living Room
Furniture
storage is a must especially if you're used to living in a house. Apartments have so little space for bulky things like blankets or sheet sets. These storage benches fit all my spare blankets and sheets so it frees up space in my closet.
Noble House Dark Blue Tufted Fabric Storage Bench 10942
for the book or movie lover
SAUDER 69 in. Vintage Oak Engineered Wood 5-Shelf Bookcase 426421
I store my small kitchen appliances in there so it keeps my kitchen counters clear & free of clutter.
Simpli Home Warm Shaker Solid Wood 32 in. Wide Transitional Low Storage Cabinet in Light Golden Brown AXCRWSH14-LGB
a small bookcase is better than no bookcase :-)
Casual Home 38 in. Mahogany Wood 3-shelf Folding Etagere Bookcase 331-39
I love that it’s quiet and has a feature for essential oil defusing
LEVOIT Air Purifier 3-in-1 Filter Core Mini-P
Love how great this filters the air in my bedroom
GermGuardian 5-in-1 HEPA Air Purifier AC5250PT
Great for when you have guests stay over. Won’t go flat in the night.
Intex Dura-Beam Deluxe Queen Air Mattress
Kitchen Stuff
I love my cutting boards
GORILLA GRIP BPA-Free Reversible Cutting Boards Set of 3
I use these all year round for cooking & baking.
KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls Set of 5 Aqua
This makes it so much easier to make my bread dough, cookie dough and so many other recipes
KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Qt Tilt-Head Mixer
These towels are good quality and dry things well.
KitchenAid Albany Kitchen Towel 4-Pack Aqua
My favorite spatula!
KitchenAid Short Turner, 12 inches, Aqua
I use these regularly
KitchenAid 12" Silicone Tipped Tongs Aqua
Love my ladle
KitchenAid Silicone Ladle, 13 inches, Aqua Sky
Another great kitchen gadget
KitchenAid Classic Slotted Turner, 13.5in Aqua
Love this one
KitchenAid basting Spoon, 13.5 inches, Aqua
Everyone needs a good whisk in the kitchen.
KitchenAid Gourmet Utility Whisk 10.5" Aqua
A great cooking utensil
KitchenAid Gourmet Scraper Spatula Matte Aqua
Every Irish household needs a potato masher!
KitchenAid Gourmet Stainless Steel Masher
Ice cream scoop is a must!
KitchenAid Classic Ice Cream Scoop, Aqua Sky
Gotta have one of these for the kitchen
KitchenAid Multi Sided Meat Tenderizer, Black
This thing is amazing
KitchenAid KFP0718BM 7-Cup Food Processor
Use it every morning to make my coffee
Keurig K-Elite Single Serve Coffee Maker
High quality cookware
Cuisinart 11-Piece Chef's Classic Stainless Steel Set
Nothing fancy but it does the job. I’ve had the same ones for 4 years without issue.
Kutesna 12 PCS Clear Plastic Shower Curtain Rings
Another loyal fan of this brand <3
EcoTools EcoPouf Bath Brush, Long Handle
After moving or working out it’s a great way to ease sore muscles and help the body relax.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Soak, Lavender, 3lbs
I always toss 2 in my dryer.
Snuggle Dryer Sheets, Fresh Scent, 200 Ct
I use this at night to relax and ease my aches and pains.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Soak, Lavender, 3lbs
I use this to relax and ease my aches and pains.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Magnesium Soak 3 lbs
If you like to take a relaxing bath 🛁 it’s helpful to have a supportive place to rest your neck & head.
Everlasting Comfort Luxury Bath Pillow with Neck Support
Home Office
Gotta have a good quality shredder for identity protection
Sunpez 15 Sheets Paper Shredder Cross Cut Paper Cutter for CD, Credit Card, Staples, Paper Clip, 18L/4.96 Gal, 58dB Low Noise YM-CUT-996
Amazingly comfortable chair
Nova Executive Office Chair, Black
Love my printer, it’s easy to use and I love the option to be able to print stuff from my phone or laptop
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer
This computer helps me stay organized and I love how I’m able to respond to iMessages on my phone on the iMac
Apple 2024 iMac 24" M4 8-core CPU/GPU 16GB 256GB Blue
I’m old school and don’t believe in using electronic health records. I keep paper charts and lock them up in my filing cabinet.
Scranton & Co 52"x26.5" Metal Letter File Cabinet
Big fan of post it’s, helps me remember things and jot down short notes
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 5 Pads, 3x3 in
I use these post its daily to make my to do list, to jot down info during client consult calls & capture any ideas that come to me
Post-it Super Sticky Lined Notes, 3 Pads, 4x6 in, Supernova Neons
My favorite pens to write with
BIC Velocity Bold Retractable Pen, Blue, 4ct
Clean air is important to me and I love how quiet it is
LEVOIT Core Mini-P Air Purifier 3-in-1 Filter
I love this phone holder, I keep one on my desk at home and in my office
Nulaxy Dual Folding Adjustable Phone Stand
I use this daily for my laptop & phone chargers
GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector, 10 Ft Cord
This stays on 24:7 and gives off a peaceful glow
d'aplomb Himalayan Salt Lamp, Pink Crystal, 11.5 lbs
A stapler is essential for a home office
Swingline 747 Classic Stapler, 30 Sheet, Black
Easy to assemble, looks great in the home office and living room.
NUMENN 5 Tier Bookshelf, Home Office Storage
Living Room
I’m old school and prefer owning DVDs rather than paying for multiple streaming services every month. This DVD player has lasted me many years without any issues.
Sony BDP-S1700U Blu-ray DVD Player 2025
Super comfortable couch and a perfect size for an apartment.
Mateo Wall Reclining Sofa
A high quality tv is a must for any avid movie or tv show fan
75" Class Neo QLED 4K QN1EF Samsung Vision AI Smart TV (2025)
Sturdy plant stands are a must!
CASIMR 2 Tier Metal Plant Stand 19.2in Black
These are great my plants seem to do well in them.
LE TAUCI Ceramic Plant Pots Set of 3, Black
It’s worth the investment! It keeps me cool in summer and warm in winter.
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1
Candles 🕯️
Love how great this candle smells
My Lucky Charm
This came in handy during a power outage, it even has a usb port so I could charge my phone.
ENERGIZER LED Camping Lantern
Bedroom
Great for organizing belts, bras or camis in the closet.
NECAMOCU 2 Pack Wooden Bra Hangers with 40 Hooks
I love my sleep number bed it’s responsive to my bodies movements throughout the night.
Plus the adjustable base allows me to sit up in bed and read, have my tea or do some work on my laptop.
Sleep Number
These are great for those looking to save space or match up outfits.
Velvet Hangers 30 Pack, Non Slip Felt, 360° Swivel
Helps to block out any light so you can sleep better
LKY DIGITAL Sleep Mask 3 Pack, 3D Blackout
Space saving hangers are my favorite 😍
48pk Space Saving Heavy Duty Clothes Hangers
I love getting a fresh set of sheets & pillowcases!!
Sleep Number Sheets
As someone with severe dust allergies this stays on 24/7 in my home. It makes a significant difference in air quality.
GermGuardian 4-In-1 HEPA Air Purifier Large
Food/Drink
Must have for the fall and winter months!!
McCormick Cinnamon Sticks, 8 oz
Great staple to have in the spice cabinet
McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 7.62 oz
I cook with this oil and love that it doesn’t have a strong olive 🫒 taste to it.
Pompeian Light Taste Olive Oil, 32 Fl Oz
This is more affordable than buying the single packets of taco seasoning.
McCormick Original Taco Seasoning Mix, 24 oz
Miscellaneous
If you have a balcony or deck railing this is a great way to do some bird watching. I love seeing who stops by my feeder each day.
CQAIRIOU 11.8" Stainless Steel Bird Feeder Tray
Important to have in the home
Braun ThermoScan 5 Ear Thermometer, Baby Friendly
Another great addition to the medicine cabinet
Pepcid AC 10mg Heartburn Relief Tablets, 90ct
For all the plant 🪴 lovers this is a great way to ensure you don’t overwater your plants
Censinda Soil Moisture Meter for Plants
Great way to help reduce overwatering
Small Indoor Watering Can 34oz with Sprinkler
Perfect size for pruning houseplants
Fiskars Micro-Tip Rose Pruning Shears 6"
Great thing to have in the medicine cabinet.
Imodium A-D Diarrhea Relief Caplets, 24 ct
Love the peppermint Tums!!
TUMS Ultra Strength Antacid Peppermint 160ct
Sensory input and helps strengthen the core that’s a win win to me. I also use it when I’m checking my fridge and lower cabinets it’s easier to be eye level to see what I have and what I need.
YOGIVO Pilates Exercise Yoga Ball Chair with Cover
These are a must for my Irish ☘️ soda bread and Kringles cookies.
McCormick Gourmet Organic Caraway Seed, 1.62 Oz
I use these to hang up things like candle lighters, wick trimmers, hair ties etc
Command Small Clear Wire Hooks, 1 Hook, 12 Strips
I use this one to hang up my keys, winter coat, pocketbook and some wall decor.
