Your First Apartment Checklist For Noblesville

Here’s a list of the essentials that you need to move in. You might be able to bring some of these basic items from your current home, but other bigger items might take a trip to IKEA or Noblesville’s local furniture outlet. Online stores such as Amazon or Target are good places to find things at, too. We’ll also provide you with a brief list of helpful things that can make living on your own more comfortable.

 

Noblesville First Apartment Checklist: The Bedroom

These needed items work perfectly for a one-bedroom apartment, as everyone needs a space to put your bed and clothes. If you have a bigger apartment, these items also can go in a guest room.

Essentials:

• Mattress

• Two good pillows

• Sheets and pillowcases

• Bed quilt or comforter

• Bedframe

• Dresser drawers

• Clothes hangers

Next step up:

• Headboard

• Large mirror

• Bedside table and reading lamp

• Collapsible laundry hamper

• Extra blankets

• Television

• Shoe rack

Noblesville 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 most of your time. It’s also the room where you’ll have friends and family sit in (although all parties end up in the kitchen).

Essentials:

• Couch or a few comfortable chairs

• Extra seating

• Coffee table

• TV stand or entertainment center

• TV, stereo, or other electronics

Also nice:

• Side tables

• Bookcases for books, DVDs, or accessories

• Accent pillows and smaller blankets

• Area rug

Noblesville First Apartment Checklist: The Kitchen/Dining Area

The kitchen is easy for a new renter because most of your bigger items -- like the oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher -- come with your apartment. You only really need somewhere to sit in the dining area, but make sure it seats at least four. Even if you live alone, it’s nice to eat at the table with friends or family.

Essentials:

• Dining room table and chairs (for at least 4 

• Plates, glasses, and silverware (4 place settings)

• Mugs

• Mixing spoon, can opener, spatula

• Microwave-if not provided

• A good frying pan or skillet

• A cookie sheet

• A good 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

• plastic or glass storage containers

• Potato peeler, apple corer, and other cooking tools

• A knife set with stand

• Mixing bowls and measuring cups

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

Noblesville First Apartment Checklist: The Bathroom

The bathroom isn’t that hard to stock, as the bath tub, toilet, sinks, and mirrors will be there already. If you’re stocking a guest bathroom, you only need toilet paper, hand soap, and a small towel. There are only a few essentials needed in your main or master bath but not as many as in your other rooms.

Essentials:

• Toilet paper

• Soap

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and other personal sundries

• Shampoo

• Bath and hand towels

• Shower liner, curtain, and hooks

• Trash can

Also Nice:

• Shower mat

• Wall hooks for towels and bathrobes

• Toothbrush holder

Noblesville First Apartment Checklist: Miscellaneous Items

Some necessities can’t be confined to a single room. Buy these household items for a smooth move.

Essentials:

• Cleaning supplies and products

• Trash cans for each room

• Vacuum

• Broom and dustpan

• Laundry detergent

• Base tool set which includes a flathead screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, and adjustable wrench

Also Nice:

• Pictures or photos for your wall

• Desk to work at

• Small decorations

• Extra light bulbs

• Mop or sweeper

• Extension and charging cords

• Patio doormat

• Towels and bag for the apartment swimming pool and workout center

Tour What Could Be Your First Noblesville Apartment At East Bank Apartments

Remember, the first thing on your first apartment checklist should be signing a lease for your new apartment! Come and take a tour of East Bank Apartments and discover the ideal community for your first place. Call us at 463-238-3799 or click the Schedule a Tour button and take a tour with us soon!