
You toured the ideal place with
the perfect floor plan for your first apartment. Now, you completed the lease, boxed up your stuff, and you’re ready to move. However, knowing what items you’ll want for your new apartment can get confusing. What should you think about for your first apartment checklist for West Lafayette?
Here’s a short list of the essentials that you need to move in. You might be able to find some of these checklist items from your childhood home, but for other things you might need to visit IKEA or West Lafayette’s local furniture outlet. Online stores like Amazon or Target usually carry these items as well. We’ll also show you a quick list of helpful things that can make independent living a little better.
West Lafayette First Apartment Checklist: The Bedroom
These necessary items are ideal for a one-bedroom apartment, as everyone needs a space to put your bed and stash your clothes. If you are leasing a larger apartment, these things also can go in a guest room.
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West Lafayette First Apartment Checklist: The Family Room
Whether you call it the the family room or the living room, it’s the place where you’ll spend most of your time. It’s also the space where you’ll entertain (although many parties wind up in the kitchen).
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Sofa or a few cozy chairs
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Extra seating
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Coffee table
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TV stand or entertainment center
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TV, stereo, or other electronics
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End tables
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Shelves for books, DVDs, or knick-knacks
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Accent pillows and cozy blankets
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Large area rug
West Lafayette First Apartment Checklist: The Kitchen/Dining Area
The kitchen is easier to know what you need for a new renter because most of your appliances -- such as the stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher -- are already included. You only really need a table and chairs for the dining area, but be sure it seats at least four people. Even if you live by yourself, it’s nice to eat at the table with family or friends.
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Dining room table and chairs (for
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Silverware, plates, and glasses (4 place settings)
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Mugs
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Kitchen scissors, spatula, can opener
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Microwave-if not provided
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A basic skillet or frying pan
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A cookie sheet
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A sharp chef knife
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Pot for soup
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Oven mitts
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Shelves or china cabinet for storing extra dishes
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Coffee pot
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Salt, pepper, and other spices
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Dish soap and scrub brush
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Food storage containers
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Corkscrew, cheese grater, and other cooking items
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A knife set with stand
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Measuring spoons and measuring cups
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Food -- It’s always helpful to move in with food already in the fridge
West Lafayette First Apartment Checklist: The Bathroom
The bathroom is rather straightforward, as the shower, toilet, sinks, and medicine cabinets are built in. If you’re stocking a guest bathroom, it only requires toilet paper, soap, and a hand towel. There are only a few essentials needed for your main or master bath but not as many as in other rooms.
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Toilet paper
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Hand soap
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other personal toiletries
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Bath and small hand towels
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Shower liner, shower curtain, and hooks
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Toilet brush
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West Lafayette First Apartment Checklist: Other Items
Some necessities aren’t limited to a single room. Use these household items for a comfortable move.
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Move Into Your First West Lafayette Apartment At Continuum Apartments
Of course, the first item on your first apartment checklist should be the actual apartment! Come and visit Continuum Apartments and see the ideal community for your first apartment. Contact us at (765) 476-0886 or click the Schedule a Tour button and visit us soon!