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What you need for your first own apartment 🌞
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items After living in a flatshare for 4 years, i just moved into my own apartment and this is a list of things I highly recommend getting in the first weeks/months so you are ready for everything life throws at you
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electronics
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Once the first cold hits you and you have to cook tea with a pot, you will need a good kettle
Toastmaster 1.7 qt. Plastic Electric Tea Kettle & Reviews | Wayfair
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simple and classic design, doesn't take up a lot of space
Brabantia ReNew Digital Bathroom Scale & Reviews | Wayfair
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Some apartments have lights installed, others don't. Don't be like me and live weeks without any light
Globe Electric Company Tribeca 56" 4-Light Track Light Kit & Reviews | Wayfair
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With this set of two lamps you can upgrade your night tables
Mercer41 Urien Table Lamp & Reviews | Wayfair
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I usually let my hair air dry but it does happen that I run late and have to leave the house with wet hair - better get a hairdryer
Yamazaki Home Rin Hair Dryer & Iron Holder, Hair Tool Organizer For Salon-Quality Blowout, Hairdryer-Flat Iron-Curling Iron Countertop Organizer - Wood | Wayfair
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A toaster is always convenient - way better than making toast in a pan in the morning
Proctor Silex 2 Slice Toaster & Reviews | Wayfair
Bedroom
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Blackout curtains are a must to get a good nights sleep
Everly Quinn Lauier Velvet Room Darkening Curtain Pair & Reviews | Wayfair
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A laundry basket (perhaps in different sizes) is a must to keep the bedroom clean and organized
Breakwater Bay Fabric Storage & Reviews | Wayfair
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I have these in the black and light oak color and I love these!
Wade Logan® Branquinha 2 Drawer Nightstand & Reviews | Wayfair
bathroom
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Simple and classic design, fits in every bathroom
Brabantia NewIcon Step On Trash Can, 1.3 Gallon (5 Liter) & Reviews | Wayfair
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If your new bathroom has no build in toilet paper holder, this is a must
FORIOUS Celestine Two Post Wall Mount Toilet Paper Holder & Reviews | Wayfair
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I love some color accents in my rooms so this green bath rug was an easy choice for me
Ebern Designs Shilynn Non-Slip Bath Rug – Soft Absorbent Polyester, Skid-Resistant Backing, Machine Washable & Reviews | Wayfair
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Maybe invest in two sets of towels, I somehow always run out. These were a great buy
Darby Home Co Karani Luxury Extra Soft 100% Cotton Turkish 6 Piece Bath Towel Set & Reviews | Wayfair
kitchen
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I got these in the dark blue and I am obsessed. I bought two sets and so far all my friends liked them as well
Joss & Main Azal Stoneware Dinnerware Sets, 12 Piece Dish Set & Reviews | Wayfair
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Make sure to have enough glasses to be able to host friends as well!
Godinger Silver Art Co Claro 12 oz Double Old Fashioned Glasses & Reviews | Wayfair
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Invest in good cookware. This set is rather cheap compared to others but fit for a first apartment. It won't last you a lifetime though
Cuisinart Chef's Classic 7 Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set & Reviews | Wayfair
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good knives are a must and I love that you can get these in different colors
Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15 Piece Knife Block Set & Reviews | Wayfair
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These don't take up much space and are cute enough to leave them out so they don't take up space in the pantry
Joseph Joseph Nest Boards 3-Piece Cutting Board Set with Stand & Reviews | Wayfair
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different colors again so you can choose what works best for your kitchen!
Elyon Tableware 9-Piece Colored Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set & Reviews | Wayfair
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When I moved I had one of each (knife, spoon, fork) and thought it would work in the beginning - it did not
AllModern Loretta 20 Piece Flatware Set & Reviews | Wayfair
other/decoration
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you always need a drying rack and this one definitely has enough space for all your wet clothes
Rebrilliant Clothes Drying Rack with High Hanger, Foldable 3-Level Drying Racks with Adjustable Wings Silver,Large Capacity Laundry Drying Rack,Laundry Hanging Rack,Laundry Rack & Reviews | Wayfair
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A full length mirror is an essential for your new apartment
Mercer41 Dronfield Accent Mirror & Reviews | Wayfair
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I love trays as decorative objects and this one was worth the money
Latitude Run® Yasmine Hammered Metal Tray & Reviews | Wayfair
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If you combine this pot in different sizes and get some plants, your new apartment will soon feel like home
Mercer41 Ciarna Honeycomb Pot Planter & Reviews | Wayfair