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First Austin Apartment Must-Haves 🏡
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Setting up your first Austin apartment means prioritizing items that handle the heat, fit tight budgets, and match the city’s laid-back vibe. This curated list of must-haves focuses on affordable, practical essentials for new renters in ATX, from sum...
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Bedroom
 
Kitchen
 
Bathroom
 
Living/Utility

Bedroom

Everything you need to keep you cool, calm, and happy in your space.
 
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A must-have for those hot summer nights 🔥
Shop Cooling Foam Mattress Topper or Pad from Tuft & Needle
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The last thing you want to do is sweat through the night in the Texas heat ☀️
Classic Percale Sheets | Cooling & Breathable
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I love these and they’re great for your hair and skin!
Satin Pillowcase in Ivory
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So soft, comfy, and cool! Firm but not too firm either!
Bamboo Pillows - Soft, Sustainable, Naturally Cool
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Kitchen

Whipping it up in the kitchen like you’re a master chef 👨🏻‍🍳
 
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Nobody likes microplastics, we’ve switched to glass bestie 🫶🏼
Pyrex All Bakeware
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Why are trash cans so expensive? And why did no one ever tell me this?
Trash Can
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We’re adults now, no more mismatch dinnerware! 🍽️
Dinnerware Sets
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Best in the game for a reason, thank me later!
Cast iron STAUB Cocottes & Dutch Ovens
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So much better and more effective than an average sponge! 🧽
Soap Dispensing Dish Brush
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I will never buy another coffee machine again ☕️
Vertuo Chrome & Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
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Made in Japan, recommended by Anthony Bourdain! 🔪
Global Japanese Cooking Knives
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Seriously these last forever and are good quality.
Lodge Cast Iron | USA Made Cookware, Bakeware, Pans & More
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Bathroom

Things you might not think of but definitely need 🚽
 
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Don’t forget a shower curtain liner or you’ll be paying for it later! 💦
Waterproof PEVA Non-Toxic Plastic Shower Curtain
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Prevent a nasty slip and fall before it happens!
Non Skid Cushioned Bath Mats & Rugs
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So soft and good for the planet! A win is a win.
Premium Bamboo Toilet Paper - 24 Rolls, 3-Ply | Reel®
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Might as well make it cute 🛀
Patterned & Printed Shower Curtains
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Living/Utility

Handy dandy everyday essentials 🛠️
 
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Gotta keep the place clean! Dusty where?
Broom and Dustpan Set with Long Handle
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These will come in handy someday!
Must-Have Tools
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You never know when you might need this!
First Aid Kits
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