Your First Apartment Checklist For Fishers

You found the ideal place with the perfect layout for your first apartment. Now, you filled out the contract, packed your bags, and you’re ready to move into your new place. However, knowing what items you’ll want for your new apartment can get confusing. What items should make the list for your first apartment checklist for Fishers?

Here’s a checklist of the basics that you’ll want to move in. You might be able to bring some of these basic items from your old home, but for other bigger items you might need to go to IKEA or Fishers’s local furniture warehouse. Online stores like Amazon or Target are good places to find things at, too. We’ll also give you a brief list of extra items that can make living on your own a little better.

 

Fishers First Apartment Checklist: The Bedroom

These essential household items are ideal for a one-bedroom apartment, as you need a space to put your bed and clothes. If you are leasing a 2- or 3-bedroom apartment, these items also are great for a guest room.

Essentials:

• Mattress

• Minimum of two standard pillows

• Sheets and pillowcases

• Blanket or comforter

• Bedframe

• Armoire or dresser

• Clothes hangers

Additional items:

• Footboard and headboard

• Large mirror

• Bedside table and reading lamp

• Portable laundry hamper

• Additional blankets

• Television

• Shoe rack

Fishers First Apartment Checklist: The Living Room

Whether you call it the the family room or the living room, it’s the room where you’ll spend a good amount of your time. It’s also the place where you’ll have friends and family sit in (although many get-togethers end up in the kitchen).

Essentials:

• Sofa or a few comfortable chairs

• Extra seating

• Coffee table

• Entertainment center or TV stand

• Electronics such as TV and audio equipment

Also nice:

• End tables

• Shelves for books, photos, or accessories

• Throw pillows and smaller blankets

• Area rug

Fishers First Apartment Checklist: The Kitchen/Dining Area

The kitchen is straightforward for a new renter because most of your appliances -- like the refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven -- are already in your apartment. You only really need a place to eat in the dining area, but we recommend being able to seat at least four people. Even if you live alone, it’s nice to have enough space to eat with family or friends.

Essentials:

• Dining room table and chairs (seats 4)

• Dishware included plates, glasses, and silverware (4 place settings)

• Mugs

• Can opener, spatula, kitchen scissors

• Microwave-if not provided

• A good frying pan or skillet

• A cookie sheet

• A sharp chef knife

• Pot for boiling water

• Oven mitts

Also Nice:

• Shelves or china cabinet for storing extra dishes

• Coffee maker

• Cooking spices

• Dish soap and scrub brush

• Food storage containers

• Potato peeler, apple corer, and other well-used gadgets

• A full knife set

• Mixing bowls and measuring cups

• Food -- It’s always good to move in with a fully-stocked kitchen

Fishers First Apartment Checklist: The Bathroom

The bathroom isn’t that hard to stock, as the shower, sinks, toilets, and mirrors are built in. If you have a guest bathroom, you only need toilet paper, soap, and a small towel. There are only a few basic items needed in your main or master bath but not as many as in your other rooms.

Essentials:

• Toilet paper

• Hand soap

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other personal sundries

• Shampoo

• Large bath and hand towels

• Shower liner, shower curtain, and hooks

• Trash can

Also Nice:

• Shower mat

• Over the door hooks for bathrobes and towels

• Cup or toothbrush holder

Fishers First Apartment Checklist: Other Items

Some household basics can’t be confined to one room. Consider these needed move-in items for a smooth transition.

Essentials:

• Cleaning supplies

• Trash cans for every room

• Vacuum

• Broom and dustpan

• Laundry detergent

• Compact tool set of a flathead screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, and small wrench

Also Nice:

• Pictures or photos for your wall

• Desk to work at

• Personal knick-knacks

• Extra light bulbs

• Sweeper or mop

• Extension and charging cords

• Patio doormat

• Duffle bag and towels for the apartment pool and fitness center

Find Your First Fishers Apartment At The Hamilton Luxury Apartment Homes

Remember, the first thing on your first apartment checklist should be securing an apartment lease! Come and take a tour of The Hamilton Luxury Apartment Homes and discover the perfect community for your first place. Call us at 317-900-4375 or click the Schedule a Tour button and visit us soon!