So you’ve found your dream apartment. You’ve put the last of the boxes through the door, the movers have left the area, and now you’re sitting in an empty apartment. How do you make this apartment into a home?
Here is Hamlet‘s list of unexpected key items (after internet and a mattress) for making a move-in feel faster.
1. Shower Curtains
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Somehow shower curtains never manage to travel from one apartment to the next, and they always seem to get forgotten on the trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond. Spare yourself a curtain-less shower (and the floor sopping that follows). Your bathroom will feel way more homey not to mention practical – the second you hang one up.
2. Bedroom Shades
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There are two reasons to put shades in your bedroom quickly. First, morning squinting. Second, if you don’t do it in the first few weeks, you probably never will; therefore, more morning squinting.
3. Fresh Bedding (in the right size)
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Sleeping on a loose flat sheet with a duvet in the wrong size is no way to live, even for the first night. Whether you’re looking to indulge in fancy pants bedding or get the cheap and cheerful variety, getting your bedding early will make a huge difference.
4. Your Favorite Things to Eat + Drink
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If you’ve never really mastered the art of the fully stocked fridge, and the “kitchen supplies” box is nowhere to be found, having a few of your favorite edibles on hand will make your place feel like home (#hamlethints).
5. Somewhere to Sit
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If you’re organized enough to have a sofa on move-in day, you win. If you’re not, try ordering or unpacking benches, chairs, or stools first so you have a place to kick up your feet and enjoy your new place.
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