Apartment Essentials/Must-Haves (on a BUDGET!)⎜The ULTIMATE Checklist

Summary

In this informative video, Olivia shares an essential checklist for setting up your first apartment on a budget. She covers must-have items for the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom, and offers suggestions for entertainment and tech gadgets. Olivia also recommends practical accessories like a plunger and a paper shredder, emphasizing their importance. She concludes with her favorite shopping spots, including thrift stores and online platforms, to find affordable yet quality items.

Takeaways

• 📝 Get ready for your first apartment by having a pen and paper ready for a checklist.
• 🍽️ In the kitchen, essentials include plates, cups, cookware, utensils, cutting boards, oven mitts, and food containers.
• 🧺 Optional kitchen items to consider are a toaster, coffee maker, blender, and spice rack for convenience.
• 🛋️ For the living room, a pair of lamps, a coffee table, side tables, an ottoman, a blanket, and throw pillows are recommended.
• 🛏️ The bedroom checklist includes nightstands, lamps, hangers, and a dresser if not provided by the apartment.
• 🛁 In the bathroom, a shower curtain, mats, body towels, washcloths, hand towels, a soap dispenser, and a plunger are necessary.
• 📺 Entertainment and tech suggestions include a smart TV or streaming device, board games, and speakers for a lively atmosphere.
• 🌬️ A floor fan is recommended, especially in warmer climates, along with an ironing board for proper clothing care.
• 📚 Practical items for adulting include a printer with fax capabilities, a paper shredder, and a desk for working from home.
• 🛒 When shopping for apartment essentials, consider secondhand options from places like Goodwill, Facebook Marketplace, and Walmart, as well as online platforms like Amazon.
• 🔍 Always measure before purchasing furniture online to ensure it fits well in your space.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to provide an ultimate checklist for items needed when moving into a first apartment, focusing on budget-friendly options.

What type of plates and cups does Olivia recommend for a first apartment?

Olivia recommends ceramic or aspen plates and cups as they are good quality and a good first set for a first apartment.

Why is a cookware set or pots and pans essential for a first apartment?

A cookware set or pots and pans are essential because one needs to cook meals at home to save money instead of eating out all the time.

What are some optional kitchen items Olivia suggests for a first apartment?

Olivia suggests optional items such as a toaster, coffee maker, blender, and spice rack for a first apartment if there is budget for them.

What does Olivia recommend for lighting in the living room?

Olivia recommends a pair of lamps, traditionally one on each side of the couch, along with light bulbs, for the living room.

What furniture pieces does Olivia suggest for the bedroom?

Olivia suggests having two nightstands, a matching pair of lamps, and a dresser in the bedroom, unless the apartment unit already has built-in storage.

Why is a shower curtain necessary in the bathroom?

A shower curtain is necessary if the bathroom has a tub and shower combination, to prevent water from splashing outside the shower area.

What type of TV does Olivia recommend for a first apartment, and why?

Olivia recommends a smart TV or an Amazon Fire Stick or Apple TV if a smart TV is not available, for entertainment purposes.

Why does Olivia emphasize the importance of a plunger in the bathroom checklist?

Olivia emphasizes the importance of a plunger as it is a practical item needed for dealing with potential plumbing issues in the bathroom.

What are some of the miscellaneous items Olivia suggests for a first apartment?

Olivia suggests miscellaneous items such as a floor fan, ironing board, laundry basket, printer with fax capabilities, paper shredder, desk, and coasters.

What are some of the shopping places Olivia mentions for finding items on the checklist?

Olivia mentions shopping places like Goodwill, Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up, Walmart, Target, and Amazon for finding items on the checklist.