Essential Furniture Checklist
For Your New Apartment
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Moving to a new house or apartment can be daunting especially if this is your first experience. Deciding which furniture you need and the ones you don’t can be a hassle. 

Don’t worry we have created a checklist for you, so you don’t have to stress about it.

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Bedroom Essentials

Your bedroom should be the first thing you think about after getting the apartment. After all, nothing says home than sleeping in your own bed. You need a good mattress and a sturdy bed frame to support it. Check out tips on selecting the right mattress for you. 

Also, investment in how you are going to keep your clothes is important. A wardrobe, dresser, or cloth hangar is needed depending on your budget.

Curtain hangers or window blinds are essential for your windows. These alongside a reading table & chair for study or work, a shoe rack, and a full-length mirror are essential for comfortable living in your bedroom.

Other non-furniture essentials you need.

Bathroom Essentials

Your bathroom may not look like it needs some furniture but there are some essential furniture to think about. Storage cabinets are key in your bathroom, you will need a place to store your toiletries. It doesn’t have to be large, just a place to can keep your stuff. 

A shower hanger is also important, this can be at the back of the door or on the wall. A place to hang your towel and any article of clothes. If you have a transparent bathroom, a shower curtain comes in handy.

Other non-furniture essentials you need.

Living Room Essentials

Your living room should match your style but you don’t need so much to make it stand out. Regardless of the size, a comfortable seating area for you and to host your friends is needed. 

A couch or sofa should do. You need a center table (also known as a coffee table), this sometimes comes with 2 small stools.  A TV set/stand or hanger is needed for your entertainment centre.

Other non-furniture essentials you need.

Kitchen Essentials

What you need in your kitchen is dependent on you, the space, and the style you want.

Regardless of your style, you need shelves and cupboards to store your pots and pans, cooking utensils, food items, etc. A plate rack is equally important, and a chair or bar stool is essential also

Other non-furniture essentials you need.

Other Home Essentials

Imagine having an important outing and your favourite shirt button falls out & you don't have a sewing kit or a raining day without an umbrella. These items can be easily overlooked as you plan or shop for your new home.

Thankfully, we are here to help you remember. Below are some miscellaneous items essential for your new home. They include lighting items, cleaning items, safety equipment, etc.

Cleaning essentials you need.

So this is your Essential Furniture Checklist for your new Apartment. Save this page or download the PDF checklist below and you'll be ready for a stress free transition to your new home.

A PDF Checklist of Essential Furniture for your New Apartment

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