When you’re moving into your first home or apartment, you’re going to remember to get the big things like a couch or bed. But there are a lot of little things that you might not think of right away. Unless you read this list, of course. So Trulia has put together the essentials to make your apartment feel like home.
For the Kitchen
The cooks’ corner requires a few gizmos and gadgets, and if you don’t realize it beforehand, you just might have to run to the store in the middle of a recipe. To avoid any culinary catastrophes, make sure to pick up these quintessential kitchen items:
- A can and bottle opener
- A wooden spoon, spatula, and tongs
- An oven mit
- Measuring cups and spoons
For the Living Room
In the living room, you’ll probably survive without these items. But there are certainly a few things you’ll want around to make your main living space feel more like home:
- Coasters
- Table and/or floor lamps
- Wall decor
- Small TV cabinet, preferably with storage for all those DVDs
For the Bedroom
- Full length mirror
- Lamp
- Hamper
- Hangers
For the Bathroom
With so many little things to think about, the bathroom has some of the most missed items. Here’s what you don’t want to overlook:
- Plunger
- Scale
- Shower curtain, liner, and rings
- Bath mat
For the Laundry Room
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach
- Dryer sheets
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry baskets
For the Cleaning Closet
Another often-forgotten set of items for a new home is cleaning supplies. These will be used through the entire house. And while some will be used more in one room than another, all categorized here.
- Toilet brush and toilet bowl cleaner
- Rubber gloves
- All purpose cleaner, safe to use on glass and wood
- Stove cleaner
- Bucket with mop
- Broom and dust pan
For Around the House
This last category contains general around-the-house items that are important to buy as soon as you get your place. You just never know when they’ll come in handy.
- Tool set including a hammer, phillips and flat head screw drivers, and a mix of nails, hooks and other hardware.
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Flashlight and batteries
- Duct tape
With so many things to remember, it’s no wonder that we often overlook many of these items. What are the most important small items you’ve forgotten about when moving into a new place?