Apartment Checklist

Danielle Tesch
October 3, 2018

Move-In Checklist 2018

Whether it’s your first apartment or your third, move-in day can be a bit overwhelming for everyone. One of the best ways to prepare for the move-in day is by having a checklist. Whether your place is furnished or not, this checklist will help keep you organized and make move in a breeze!

  • Bedroom

    • Bed

      • Mattress

      • Mattress pad

      • Mattress protector

      • Mattress topper

      • Sheets/pillowcases (at least 2 sets)

    • Bed decorations

      • Comforter

      • Extra blanket/throw

      • Decorative pillows

    • Closet

      • Closet organizers

      • Hangers

      • Hooks

      • Shelving

      • Shoe storage

      • Storage boxes/bins

    • Other room accessories

      • Rug

      • Drapes/blinds

      • Lamps

      • Nightstand

      • Dresser

      • Desk

      • Desk chair

      • Mirror

      • wastebasket

  • Bathroom

    • Shower

      • Shower curtain

      • Shower Liner

      • Rings

      • Shower caddy

        • Can bring into shower or hang over shower head

    • Other room accessories

      • Bath & hand towels (at least 2 sets)

      • Washcloths

      • Bath rug(s)

      • Soap dish/dispenser

      • Toothbrush holder

      • Wastebasket

      • shelving/under-sink storage

      • Plunger & toilet brush

      • Cosmetic organizer

      • Scale

    • Grooming items

      • Bathroom & slippers

      • Loofa/sponge

      • Hair brush

      • Hair dryer

      • Hair straightener/curler

      • Small cosmetic mirror

      • Toothbrush

      • Men’s/women’s hair removal

  • Kitchen

    • Dining

      • Plates

      • Bowls

      • Cups & mugs

      • Silverware set

      • Glass set

      • Serving utensils & platters

      • Coasters  

    • Cooking

      • Sauce pans

      • Knife set

      • Colander

      • Oven mitts

    • Baking

      • Measuring spoons/cups

      • Mixing bowls

      • Baking sheets

    • Utensils

      • Can/bottle opener

      • Whisk

      • Grater

      • Spatula

      • Peeler

      • Ice cream scoop

    • Electric utensils

      • Blender

      • Coffeemaker

      • toaster/toaster oven

      • Tea kettle

    • Other room accessories

      • Trash can

      • Soap dispenser

      • Dish towels

      • Dish rack

      • Under-sink storage

      • Paper towel holder

      • Ice cube tray

      • Food storage set

      • Chip clips

      • Silverware tray

  • Living Space

    • Area rug

    • Futon/couch(es)

    • Ottoman/coffee table

    • Lamps

    • Throw blanket

    • blinds/drapes

    • TV

    • TV stand

    • Other room accessories

      • Wall art

      • Decorative pillows

      • Candles

      • Shelving/bookcase

      • Picture frames

  • Electronics

    • WIFI modem & router

    • Cable box

    • Ethernet cable

    • HDMI cable

    • Extension cord

    • USB wall adapters/cords

    • Portable charger

    • Bluetooth speaker

    • earbuds/headphones

  • Cleaning & Laundry

    • Cleaning

      • Vacuum

      • Broom & dustpan

      • Mop & bucket

      • Cleaning cloths

      • Cleaning products

      • Air freshener

    • Laundry

      • Laundry basket/hamper

      • Drying rack

      • Detergent

      • Stain remover

      • Iron & ironing board

  • Safety & Extras

    • First aid kit

    • Light bulbs

    • Tool kit

    • Smoke/carbon monoxide detector

    • Batteries

    • Flashlight

    • Sewing kit

    • Suitcase

    • duffel/carry on bag