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Your First Apartment Checklist For Plainfield

December 23, 2020

First Apartment Checklist

You toured the ideal place with the optimal floor plan for your first apartment. Now, you completed the lease, packed your bags, and you’re ready to move. However, knowing what you’ll need for your own place can be tricky. What items should make the list for your first apartment checklist for Plainfield?

Here’s a short list of the basics that you’ll want to move in. You might be able to take some of these essential items from your childhood home, but other bigger items might take a trip to IKEA or Plainfield’s local furniture outlet. Online stores such as Amazon or Target usually carry these items as well. We’ll also show you a short list of helpful items that can make living on your own more comfortable.

Plainfield apartment bedroom 

Plainfield First Apartment Checklist: The Bedroom

These essential household items are ideal for a one-bedroom apartment, as you have to have a space to put your bed and store your clothes. If you are renting a 2- or 3-bedroom apartment, these items also work well for a guest room.

Essentials:

  • Mattress

  • Minimum of two comfy pillows

  • Sheets

  • Bed quilt or comforter

  • Bedframe

  • Armoire or dresser

  • Clothes hangers

Additional items:

  • Footboard and headboard

  • Large mirror

  • Nightstand and reading lamp

  • Portable laundry hamper

  • Additional blankets

  • TV

  • Shoe rack

Plainfield apartment living room

Plainfield First Apartment Checklist: The Living Room

The living room is the place where you’ll spend most of your time. It’s also the room where you’ll spend time with guests (although many get-togethers end up in the kitchen).

Essentials:

  • Sofa or several comfortable chairs

  • Additional seating

  • Coffee table

  • TV stand or entertainment center

  • TV, stereo, or other electronics

Also nice:

  • End tables

  • Bookcases for books, DVDs, or decorations

  • Throw pillows and cozy blankets

  • Area rug

Plainfield apartment kitchen area

Plainfield First Apartment Checklist: The Kitchen/Dining Area

The kitchen is straightforward for a new renter because a lot of of your bigger items -- such as the stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher -- are already included. You only really need a place to eat in the dining area, but make sure it seats at least four people. Even if you live by yourself, you’ll want to have room for a meal with friends or family.

Essentials:

  • Dining room table and chairs (seats 

  • Plates, glasses, and silverware (4 place settings)

  • Mugs

  • Mixing spoon, can opener, spatula

  • Microwave-if not provided

  • A basic frying pan or skillet

  • A cookie sheet

  • A sharp chef knife

  • Pot for boiling water

  • Oven mitts

Also Nice:

  • Shelves or china cabinet for extra dishes

  • Coffee pot

  • Cooking spices

  • Dish soap and scrub brush

  • Storage containers

  • Corkscrew, apple corer, and other cooking tools

  • A full knife set

  • Mixing bowls and measuring cups

  • Food -- It’s always nice to move in with food already in the fridge

Plainfield apartment bathroom

Plainfield First Apartment Checklist: The Bathroom

The bathroom is rather straightforward, as the bath tub, sinks, toilets, and medicine cabinets are already there. If you’re stocking a guest bathroom, all you really need is toilet paper, soap, and a hand towel. There are only a few essentials needed in your main or master bath but not as many as in other rooms.

Essentials:

  • Toilet paper

  • Soap

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other individual sundries

  • Shampoo

  • Large bath and hand towels

  • Shower liner, shower curtain, and hooks

  • Toilet brush

Also Nice:

  • Floor mat

  • Wall hooks for towels and bathrobes

  • Cup or toothbrush holder

Plainfield apartment cleaning supplies

Plainfield First Apartment Checklist: Other Items

Some necessities aren’t limited to a single room. Consider these necessities for an easy transition.

Essentials:

  • Cleaning supplies and products

  • Trash pails for every room

  • Vacuum

  • Broom and dustpan

  • Laundry detergent

  • Small tool set which includes a flathead screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, and wrench

Also Nice:

  • Pictures or photos for your wall

  • Desk to work at

  • Small accessories

  • Extra light bulbs

  • Mop or sweeper

  • Charging and extension cords

  • Patio doormat

  • Duffle bag and towels for the apartment swimming pool and workout center

Find Your First Plainfield Apartment At Crossing 5 Towns & Flats

Don’t forget, the first thing on your first apartment checklist should be signing a lease for your new apartment! Come and visit Crossing 5 Towns & Flats and learn about the perfect community for your first place. Contact us at (317) 561-0907 or hit the Schedule a Tour button and visit us soon!