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Everything you need for your first apartment 🏠🔑
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items Furnishing and buying things for a new apartment can be so stressful. These are essentials that are worth investing in- including function, affordable, cozy, and stylish items that will make your apartment feel like home✨
Sections
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Living room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Random essentials
Living room
I love a good floor lamp for a small apartment livingroom. You can interchange lightbulbs to have adjustable lighting and create that cozy look.
Floor Lamps & Standing Lamps - Target
This cute lamp goes perfectly on any side table or counter space. I use it in my kitchen for extra lighting.
Ball Finial Table Lamp - Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee
Such a cute TV stand. It gives me so much storage, looks modern and clean, and sturdy to hold my tv - I highly recommend. Perfect if you are into warm / wood tones
Better Homes & Gardens Lillian Fluted TV Stand for TVs up to 70 ...
WHO DOESN’T WANT A LIFT-TOP TABLE - not only can I eat my dinner on my couch, but it has perfect storage for remotes, games and books. Great quality coffee table!
better homes and gardens modern farmhouse lift top coffee table
Throw blankets are a MUST HAVE for a cozy couch. This one is warm, fluffy and everything you need. Perfect neutral colors too.
50"x60" Ruched Faux Rabbit Fur Throw Blanket - Threshold™ : Target
A cute rug is a worth investing in and adds the perfect pop of color to my new living room. I chose a 7’ 10 X 10’ to fit in my small space. Rugs.com has literally any kind of rug you need and they are SO unique. I LOVE.
Rugs USA: Rugs for Every Style & Budget
This has been my fav little lamp that adds fun lighting to my space. You can customize from your phone -SO COOL
Smart LED Lamps | Govee US
Bedroom
This mirror is great quality and perfect for checking out your outfits for the day!! I love that it adds a stylish touch to the bedroom or livingroom while being functional
Standing Floor Mirrors | Full Length & Wall-Mounted Options - Target
Honestly Walmart has the best selection of affordable yet stylish bed-frames. Mine has held up for years and even has storage compartments underneath.
Bed Frames - Walmart.com
I love this nightstand - I have the first style but it comes in a few. It’s spacious, cute, and provides nice storage too
Better Homes & Gardens Springwood Caning Nightstand, Light ...
Perfect extendable AND stackable shoe rack for the closet. I bought 2 and stacked them for extra storage. Affordable and functional.
Two-Tier Shoe Racks | 2 Tier Storage Solutions - Target
This bedside duvet set makes my bedroom look cozy and luxury while still being so affordable. So many shades available and great quality.
Ultra-Soft Duvet Covers | GentleSoft® Bedding, Sensitive Skin
These baskets are the perfect storage for blankets or towels while still looking cute. I use them to keep everything organized.
Decorative Coiled Rope Baskets Collection - Brightroom - Target
Kitchen
BEST STARTER COOKWARE SET - These sets are affordable, non-toxic, non-stick and come in so many cute colors. I’ve been learning to cook more and I’m in love with my carote set.. perfect for your first apartment or home.
Cookware Sets - Carote
Another GREAT non-toxic cookware set. I’ve bought a few of the pans and they are cute and functional
PFAS-Free Ceramic Cookware Set | Non-Toxic Pots & Pans Set
Kitchen aid stand mixers are iconic and I love mine. They come in so many colors, attachments, styles and are essential for your kitchen
KitchenAid : Stand Mixers - Target
My nespresso vertuo is my lifeline. It can brew coffee, single and double shots and there is a milk frother you can get as well. It’s quick and efficient and tastes amazing.
Nespresso Vertuo Line : Coffee & Espresso Makers - Target
The perfect way to add ambiance to your kitchen. This candle warmer is functional but also sets such a cozy vibe for cooking dinner!
Candle Warmers in Candles & Home Fragrance - Walmart.com
This ninja air fryer is one of my most-used appliances! After a long day of work this saves me so much time and energy. It’s easy to use and perfect for baking, cooking, and frying.I plan on trying the ninja crispi next
Ninja Air Fryers - SharkNinja
The best, most aesthetic electric kettle. I love the Sleek design, great temperature controls and perfect for making my nightly cup of tea
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle | Stagg Pro & Pro Studio - Fellow
Random essentials
If you live in an apartment, this will save your life -and back- when getting groceries!! There are so many different kinds and brands but I bought mine from Walmart. It holds a lot of weight and easy to roll around.
Folding Wagons in Wagons - Walmart.com
A MUST-HAVE for a new apartment. This has ever basic thing you need for a quick fix and is so useful when you need to put together furniture or something breaks
Mini Tool Sets for Home Improvement - Walmart