Whether you’re getting your own place after college or have been planning to move out of your family home for years, moving to your very first apartment can be exciting and liberating. However, living without any roommates also means you won’t have anyone to share spatulas or sofas with — you’ll have to bring all the furniture and supplies yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, use the following checklist to focus on the basics. 

A Brief Checklist for Moving to Your First Apartment

1. Living Room

If your apartment has a separate bedroom, you’ll use the living area to entertain friends and family, snack in front of the TV, or curl up with a book in your free time. Measure the space in advance, so you know what size sofa to buy. For your first apartment, you can save space by getting a loveseat. Other basics include a TV pedestal or entertainment console, a coffee table, and a few lamps for ambient lighting. 

2. Bedroom

Of course, the most important aspect of any bedroom is the mattress and bed frame, and you deserve to invest in a quality set for your first apartment. Once you’ve allotted a place to sleep, make it comfortable by investing in new sheets, pillows, and a duvet cover for easy washing. You’ll also need a full-length mirror for checking out the day’s outfit, a hamper for holding dirty clothes, and hangers for storing clean ones.

3. Kitchen

Getting a place all to yourself means the freedom to cook whatever and whenever you like. Take advantage of this independence by buying a quality set of pots and pans, plus cooking utensils. To organize your cabinets, purchase a Lazy Susan for spices and a few expandable racks for stacking bowls and plates. You’ll also need a trash can, a cutting board, dish towels, and any small appliances you plan to use — from coffeemakers to blenders.

If you’re preparing for a big move, turn to Salisbury Moving & Storage in Rowan County, NC. They’ve been in business since 1983, and they’ll help you pack up your current life and start a new one, whether you’re moving down the street or across the country. If you don’t have enough room for all your belongings in the new apartment, you can rent a unit in their climate-controlled warehouse. For more information on their moving services, visit the website, or call (704) 638-0723 to schedule an appointment today.