List of things for moving into an apartment for grad school?

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Sunshine

Hi everyone,
I'm moving into an apartment for grad school which I'll be sharing with another person. The apartment has the basic necessities (microwave, fridge, etc)....I'm making an extensive list of things I need to buy (like pots, pans, towels, etc), but can you please brainstorm necessities?
I'm pretty much moving in with a suitcase of clothes, everything else will be bought once I'm in the city. What are things I should be buying immediately?
Thanks!
Oh and the apartment is furnished so no need to buy the furniture :)

Answer
It was a smart idea to get a furnished apartment, because buying a lot of furniture can be a pain! See if you can split some of the things on these list with your roommate, and remember to organize what each of you are bringing. Here is a list of things you should get for your apartment:

The items marked with * aren't necessities and are optional.

For the kitchen:
- One set of cups and glasses
- Set of dishes and bowls
- A toaster or toaster oven*
- Blender *
- Coffee maker *
- Set of silverware
- Utensils (for a full list look here: http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100922043136AAqnSv1 )
- A computer/ laptop *
- Silverware tray (for inside the drawer)
- Baking pans/sheets
- Complete set of pots and pans
- Plastic mixing bowls
- Oven mitts and hot pads
- Freezer bags and baggies
- Spice rack *
- Spices (can be purchased once you're there)
- Paper towel holder
- Hand and dish towels
- Cutting board and knives
- Dish rack *
- Bottle opener

For the bathroom:
- Shower mat
- Shower curtain (it may already have one)
- Set of towels (I reccomend getting a small basket to keep them in, sort of like this: http://www.raftertales.com/wp-content/uploads/bathroom-storage-towel-basket2.jpg )
- Tooth brush holder *
- Hamper
- Plunger

For the bedroom:
- Extra set of blankets for cold nights *
- Extra sheets
- Pillows
- Mirror *
- Alarm Clock *
- Hangers for the closet
- Rug *

General:
- Plants *
- Wall decor *
- Clock *
- Phone *
- Extension cord for multiple things to plug in
- Ironing board with iron
- Stereo with music *

That's about all I can think of. For more ideas, check out these links:
http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/07/28/your-first-apartment-things-you-should-remember-but-probably-wont/

Also, I recomend using www.Amazon.com to buy some of the things you need, they have a lot of good deals on quality products.

Good luck, and I hope I helped!

I'm 18 and looking for an apartment, what are the main necessities that I will need?

la la

Answer
Well it depends. Some apartments come with stove, fridge, washing machine and dryer, so those, if you don't have an apartment that includes those things. Then -
Bedroom: Closet hangers, bed with bedding, television (maybe), dresser, nightstand, lamp.
Hall: bookcases and really any decor you want.
Living Room: Couch, chair(s), entertainment center w/ tv, video games, whatever, desk and chair, anything else you want
Kitchen: table, chairs, microwave, Stove and fridge (if not already there) dishes, cups, silverware, food and drinks
Bathroom: Toiletries, towels, rug, shower curtain, etc.
And there will probably be a little linen closet in the hall. idk about you but I have extra room in it and that's where we keep the cleaning supplies.

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