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The Ultimate Apartment Packing List

Talia Santopadre
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Emerson chapter.

Moving into your first apartment? Not sure what to bring?  Don’t worry, this list is a compilation of everything you might need to bring with you to move into your new apartment.  Feel free to split everything with your roommates, add/take off the list, and of course, you’ll need to buy groceries that are fitting for you and your roommates, but hopefully this list will help you prepare for all of the things you might need for your new apartment.

Living Room/Miscellaneous:

  • Couch

  • End table(s)

  • Lamp(s)

  • TV Stand

  • Rug

  • Pillows (for couch)

  • Broom

  • Dustpan

  • Vacuum

  • Surge Protector

  • Extension Cord

  • Hangers (if you have a hall closet for coats and such)

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Duct Tape

  • Masking tape

  • Scissors

  • Flashlight

  • Batteries

  • First Aid Kit

  • Basic Tools

  • TV

  • DVD Player

  • Grocery List Paper

  • Coasters

  • Coffee Table

  • Snack Trays

  • Table (for eating)

  • Chairs (for dinner table)

Kitchen:

  • Pans/pots/lids

  • Dishes

  • Utensils

  • Cups/glasses/mugs

  • Spatula

  • Colander

  • Measuring spoons

  • Measuring cups

  • Wooden spoon

  • Kettle

  • Mixer

  • Dish Soap

  • Sponges

  • Dishwasher Detergent (if you are lucky enough to have a dishwasher)

  • Backing sheets

  • toaster/toaster oven

  • Mixing bowls

  • Trash can

  • Trash bags

  • Paper towels

  • Bottle opener

  • Can opener

  • Utensil organizer (for drawer)

  • Oven mitts

  • Whisk

  • Ladle

  • Dish Drying rack

  • Tupperware

  • Cutting Board

  • Plastic wrap/tin foil/ziplock bags

  • Can opener

  • Knives for cooking

  • Napkins

  • Trivets

  • Dishtowels

  • Griddle

Bathroom:

  • Decorative Shower Curtain

  • Clear Shower Curtain

  • Bath Mat

  • Hand Soap

  • Hand Towels

  • Trash can

  • Toilet Paper

  • Toilet Cleaner

  • Toilet Brush

  • Air Freshener/spray

  • Tissues

  • Plunger

  • Towels

  • Shower cleaner

  • Windex

Bedroom:

  • Bed Frame

  • Mattress

  • Dresser

  • Desk

  • Desk chair

  • Trash can

  • Hangers

  • Wall Decor/decorations

  • Command strips

  • Bedspread/comforter

  • Pillows

  • Closet organizers

  • Mattress pad

  • Laundry basket/hamper

  • Sheets

  • Extra Blankets

  • Lamps/lighting

  • Bedside Table

  • bookshelf

 

Hopefully this list covers everything you may need for your new apartment and on behalf of everyone here at Her Campus we are wishing you all the best in your new home!

 

Talia is the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus at Emerson. Talia is also a Chapter Advisor, Region Leader, and HSA Advisor. She has previously worked as an intern for the national headquarters of Her Campus in the community management department. Talia is a Writing, Literature, and Publishing major at Emerson College in a 4+1 combined bachelor's and master's program in publishing. She is an aspiring writer and publisher. Talia is known for living life with her journal, a pen, and three lovely cats.