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Solo Living Essentials: Everything You Need to Thrive On Your Own
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items Living solo? This list has everything I got to make life smoother, cozier, and more fun when it’s just you. From kitchen must-haves to self-care favorites, these essentials cover the basics and the little luxuries that make solo living feel complete.
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Kitchen Basics
Home Comforts
Cleaning Essentials
Organization Made Easy
Safety & Practical Essentials
Kitchen Basics
The tools and essentials you’ll reach for daily to cook, reheat, and store your meals.
I cook everything in here so convenient! Everything from french fries to baking chicken. It's my number 1 kitchen appliance.
Ninja Foodi 5qt 7-in-1 Compact Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer
Morning essential of mine. Just flick a switch and water is boiling in minutes. Automatically turns off on its own.
Hamilton Beach 1.7L Illuminated Glass Kettle - 40869: Electric Water Boiler, Overheat Protection, Cordless, LED Indicator
Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it's cutting board that doubles as a serving tray. Love that it's non-slip and has a groove to catch all the juices.
THETCHRY Large Acacia Wood Cutting Board
Nesting mixing bowls are the best for easy storage. The different sizes of mixing bowls are great for separating ingredients.
5pc Stainless Steel Non-Slip Mixing Bowls Silver - Figmint™: Nesting Kitchen Set, Dishwasher-Safe
This is a perfect start to dinnerware. Since you're living alone, 4 of everything definitely works! This set has all you need.
18pc Porcelain Elle Dinnerware Set White - Elama: Stoneware Dish Set, Service for 4, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
Love these glasses. Such a great price for a pack of 6.
IKEA 365+ Glass - clear glass 15 oz
Recently upgraded to this cookware set and I absolutely love them! Non-stick and cooks everything evenly. An investment that is definitely worth it.
Caraway 12-Piece Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set - Cream
Mainly use these bowls for meal prep. Love that they are glass, microwave safe, freezer safe and dishwasher safe.
10-Pack MCIRCO Glass Meal Prep Containers
Home Comforts
Items that make your space cozy, functional, and truly feel like yours.
Step right out the shower and on to clouds. This bathroom rug is super soft and machine washable.
21"x34" Spa Plush Bath Rug Almond - Threshold™: Machine Washable, Tufted Polyester, Latex Backing
Keep a few of these in a basket in my living room. Perfect for a cozy movie night.
Mainstays Super Soft Plush Blanket, Dark Blue, Full/Queen, Adult/Teen - Walmart.com
Mugs in general are a serious obsession of mine. As a personal that lives alone i have way to many. Hearth and Hand that the best mugs! I get new ones every season.
10oz Carved Edge Ceramic Mug Green - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Hand down my favorite tumbler! Top is always secure and tumbler is super easy to clean.
21oz Fluted Glass Tumbler with Wood Lid Green - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Not only is the warmer safer than lightning a candle but, you can set a timer and there's not lasting burning smell when it goes out.
GODONLIF Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer
Absolutely love these wine glasses, especially with them having long stems.
Camille 13-Oz. Long-Stem White Wine Glass
Cleaning Essentials
Keep your solo space tidy and stress-free with these must-haves.
My go to surface cleaner. Do Not get on clothes, contains bleach.
Clorox Original Clean-Up All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach Spray Bottle - 32oz
Recently started buying this cleaner. Leaves surfaces clean and smells amazing!
Method All Purpose Cleaner - Eucalyptus + Rosemary - 28 fl oz
Sleek design, fits perfectly at the side of my toilet. Love that you don't need a separate toilet bowl cleaner and you can just throw away the scrub head when you're done.
Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System - ToiletWand Storage Caddy and 6 Refill Heads
Have tile floors throughout my apartment so I mop weekly. Love that this mop bucket separates the clean and dirty water.
O-Cedar RinseClean Spin Mop & Bucket System
Deep cleans my whole apartment! Works on my tile floor as well as living room carpet. able to get in small crevices within couch. Highly Recommend.
Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum, Silver/Nickel
Bought this for one reason only, to remove tough stain on the bottom of the pots and it GETS THE JOB DONE EVERYTIME.
Stardrops Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste
My go to cleaner for my tub and sinks.
Ajax Powder Cleanser with Bleach, 14 oz (396 g)
Organization Made Easy
Smart storage and organizing tools that keeps your space functional without taking up too much room.
Instead of trying to fit a dresser in my room, I decided to go with this and it's great. Fits in closet, doesn't take up too much room, drawers have a lot of room.
Elfa Mesh Dresser Drawers
Was looking for a clean look for my mini pantry and these canisters were perfect. Come in different sizes, perfect for stacking.
Everything Organizer Airtight Canister
Easy to put together. Has storage space for glasses as well as alcohol.
Willa Arlo™ Interiors Sebago Bar with Wine Storage & Reviews | Wayfair
Safety & Practical Essentials
Smart little items to make solo living safer and more convenient.
Getting a ring doorbell as a woman who lives alone and NYC, definitely made me feel more safe.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus - HD+ Video & Talk
Easy way to install my ring door bell considering I'm renting my apartment. Easy instal and easy removal.
KIMILAR Anti-Theft Mount for Ring/Blink Doorbell
If you live in an apartment building, do your self a favor and get one of these! Comes in handy for grocery shopping or doing laundry. Makes everything easy to transport. Love that I can fold it to store or put in my car.
Hikemoon 34'' Collapsible Wagon Cart 360LBS