This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Drexel chapter.
One of the most exciting and most stressful times is when you move into your first apartment. As opposed to a dorm, most of the time, you have to bring your own furniture, appliances, almost everything. Where do you even begin? Well, this article is here to help you. Here is a packing list for your first-time apartment!
1. Kitchen:
- bowls, plates, cups, mugs
- utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
- drying rack
- pots and pans
- ladle, spatula, serving spoon
- strainer
- blender
- cutting board
- baking sheet
- Keurig/coffee pot
- toaster/toaster oven
- trash can
- dishcloth and oven mitts
- can opener
- ziplock bags
- Brita filter
2. Bathroom:
- shower curtain
- bath towels
- facial towels
- shower mat
- trash can
- hanging hooks
- toothbrush holder
- shampoo/conditioner
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- hair tools (brush/comb, coconut oil, etc)
- lotion and moisturizer
- contact solution/case
- face scrub
- nail clipper
- hand soap
- chapstick
3. Living Room:
- trash can
- decorations
- TV
- lamps
- rug
- couch/armchairs
- coffee table
4. Bedroom:
- trash can
- bed set (comforter, sheets, pillowcases, duvet)
- pillows
- desk lamp
- hangers
- desk storage
- throw blanket
- laundry hamper
5. Cleaning Supplies:
- vacuum
- broom
- Clorox wipes
- paper towels
- napkins
- shower brush
- scrubbing bubbles
- toilet brush
- dish soap
- dish sponge
- detergent/dryer sheets
- tissues
- trash bags
- Swiffer
- Febreeze
- toilet paper
6. Electronics:
- laptop or computer
- laptop or computer charger
- phone
- phone charger
- speakers
- gaming stuff
- headphones
7. School Supplies:
- backpack
- folders
- notebooks
- pencils/pens
- calculator
- Post-it notes
- stapler
- agenda
- calendar
- index cards
- highlighters
- flash drive
- paper/binder clips
- printer paper
- printer
8. Miscellaneous:
- extension cord
- Command hooks/strips
- push pins
- doornails and hammer
- tape
- corkboard
- batteries
- umbrella
- fan
- first aid kit
- reusable water bottle
- wall putty