What Do I Need For My First Apartment

You’re getting your first apartment! Congratulations! You’re probably bubbling with anticipation and possibly are a little nervous, too. After all, it’s a big step from choosing what bedspread or posters you wanted in your room at home to decorating your first “home”. I am sure that your parents and friends are loaded with advice, but just in case you’re still asking yourself, “what do I need for my first apartment?” I’ve compiled a short list of things that you might want to put on your list.

First, you want a comfortable bed. If the apartment is small (a studio perhaps), you might opt for either a futon or a convertible sofa to save space. Remember, in a small apartment, furniture  that can multi-task means more room for the fun stuff! So, why not a table that can also be a storage trunk?

The storage ottoman/table works like a coffee table, a footstool and inside you can tuck away those linens you need to make up the sofa bed each night! If your kitchen is of the “eat-in” variety, great! If not, you need dining space. Try a drop leaf table and a set of chairs. Each of these items can be found in several styles, enabling you to mix and match to create a unique look while enjoying their space-saving attributes.

In the kitchen you’ll want a microwave and probably a toaster. In the bathroom, get a good over-the-showerhead storage rack to hold shampoos and soaps. Add a coat rack to your “what do I need for my first apartment” list. Pick either a stand or wall mount and put it by your front door.

The rest you can pick up along the way. Remember, it is your first apartment and unlikely to be your last. So, choose the kinds of furniture you’ll want to keep when it’s time to move into apartment number two!