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🏠 Things for my first big girl Apartment♥️

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Emmanuella Samuel

Your first big-girl apartment deserves more than just the basics. 🏠🎀 Here are the little things I’d want to make a new space feel comfortable, organized, beautiful, and truly mine — from practical essentials to those unnecessary-but-too-cute-to-res...

Sections

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen

Living room ❤️

🌸 Things That Make My House Smell Good

🎀 Unnecessarily Cute Things I Still want

Bedroom

A comfortable bed is one of those things I’d rather invest in properly. I want something spacious enough to actually relax in.

Fluffy Bed

I like the look of smooth bedding, and it also feels nicer against the skin and hair than rougher fabrics.

Satin Bedding

Mostly for convenience. I want somewhere to keep my phone, water, books and whatever else I somehow end up carrying to bed.

Bedside Tables & Drawers | White, Black, Wooden and More

A proper full-length mirror is non-negotiable. I want to see the entire outfit before leaving the house. 😭

Floor & Full Length Mirrors

A dedicated space for getting ready would keep my skincare, makeup and hair products from taking over every available surface.

Vanity Dressing Table With Sliding Mirror & Drawer Storage

Mostly for the comfort factor. Something soft beside the bed would be lovely when getting up in the morning.

Faux Fur - Area Rugs

Not necessary, obviously, but they make a bed look much more finished and put together.

Decorative Pillows

If laundry has to exist, it might as well have somewhere aesthetically pleasing to go.

Cute Laundry Basket

Bathroom

I love the feeling of fresh, oversized towels. A small thing that can make an ordinary bathroom feel more luxurious.

Hotel -style Towels

A practical one for keeping shower products together instead of having bottles scattered everywhere.

Shower Caddy Bathroom Organizers

Mostly for keeping the bathroom looking cohesive and reducing the collection of mismatched bottles.

Soap Dispenser

A simple practical addition, but I definitely want one that is actually absorbent and comfortable underfoot

Bath Mats and Bath Rugs

Useful for getting ready and checking outfits without having to leave the bathroom.

Bathroom Mirrors: Wall & Vanity Mirrors

Extra storage is always useful, especially when there are several skincare, hair and body products involved.

Bathroom Shelves in Bathroom Storage

A small tray would keep frequently used products organized while making the counter look less cluttered.

Skincare Tray

I like the idea of having a subtle scent in the bathroom without needing to constantly spray anything.

Reed Diffusers | Natural Fragrance & Chemical-Free Designs

Kitchen

I want plates and bowls that are simple enough for everyday use but still look nice when I’m actually serving food.

Unique Dinnerware Sets, Plate Sets & Bowls | AnthroHome

Clear glasses are simple, versatile and work with basically every type of drink and table setting.

LUXU Glass Coffee Mugs, 14 oz Clear Cups

Not an everyday necessity, but I want a couple of nice glasses for celebrations and special dinners.

Champagne & Coupe Glasses

One of those appliances that makes hot drinks and quick meals much easier.

Electric Kettle

Convenient for quick meals and reheating food without having to use the oven or a lot of oil.

Air Fryers for Healthier Meals

Perfect for grinding big portions and also for smoothies, sauces and smaller portions without having to bring out a huge blender.

Food Processors, Mixers & Blenders

Useful for making the most of cabinet and counter space, especially in a smaller apartment.

Kitchen Organizers

A simple way to keep fruit visible and accessible instead of forgetting about it at the back of the fridge.

Fruit Bowl

Living room ❤️

I want a sofa that looks good but is genuinely comfortable enough to spend an entire evening on.

Comfy statement Sofa

Perfect for movie nights, naps and those moments when the room somehow feels colder than expected.

Soft throw blanket

A useful central surface for drinks, books, remotes and a few decorative pieces without taking over the room.

Cute Coffee Tables

Good lighting can completely change how a room feels, and I like the softer look of a floor lamp compared with overhead lighting.

Big Floor Lamps

I don't want completely empty walls. A few carefully chosen prints would make the apartment feel more personal.

Framed Art Prints

I like the greenery without having to remember to water something every other day. 😭

Artificial plants

Mostly for the atmosphere. They can make a living room feel much warmer and more intentional.

Decorative Candles

I'd like somewhere for books and small personal things rather than having everything become random décor.

Bookshelves and Storage Cabinets

A good rug can make a room feel more finished and also make the space more comfortable.

Plush Rugs

🌸 Things That Make My House Smell Good

I'd always recommend these. Low-maintenance and subtle, especially for keeping a consistent scent in a room.

Reed Diffusers

Part décor, part atmosphere. I especially like them for evenings when I want the room to feel cozy.

Scented Candles

A nice option when I want to change the scent depending on my mood or the season.

Wax Melts

Useful for a quick refresh when I don't want to wait for a diffuser or candle to change the smell.

Room Spray & Fragrances

Especially nice for refreshing bedding, curtains or fabric furniture between deeper cleanings.

Linen Mist

🎀 Unnecessarily Cute Things I Still want

A tiny way to add personality to an otherwise very plain appliance.

Cute Fridge Magnets

Completely unnecessary, but I'd rather look at a pretty box than the standard tissue packaging sitting on my table.

Decorative Tissue Box Holder

Useful for grouping little things together and making surfaces look less cluttered.

Aesthetic Tray

Perfect for the earrings or rings I take off and inevitably forget where I put.

Jewelry Trays

Storage doesn't have to look like storage. These would be useful for keeping smaller things organized.

Cute Storage Boxes

A tiny organizational detail that can make a wardrobe look surprisingly neater.

Matching hangers

A very specific future-apartment dream, but having a proper place for umbrellas by the door makes sense.

Umbrella Stand