Moving into a new apartment can make anyone nervous, but when it’s your first time you may feel even more uncertain. So, before you head off to college and move into a new apartment, check out this helpful checklist from One 51 Place, the smart apartment choice in Alachua, Florida.
Focus on the Essentials
When packing for your move, you may be tempted to bring more than you need. Try to narrow things down and only bring what’s necessary. Before you move, pay attention to the items you use regularly and make sure those get packed. Then move on to things used less frequently.
Pack by Room
It can be helpful to pack items by the room you use them in. Here’s a list of items you may need to bring sorted by room:
Bedroom
- Mattress
- Bed frame
- Pillows
- Sheets and pillowcases
- Desk
- Chair
- Dresser
- Clothes
- Coat hangers
Living Room
- Couch
- Coffee Table
- TV
- TV stand
- Lamp
- Bookshelf
Bathroom
- Towels and Washcloths
- Bathmat
- Shower curtain
- Plunger
- Trash can
- Toothbrush
- Comb or brush
Kitchen
- Table and chairs
- Dishes, glasses, and silverware
- Pots and pans
- Dish towels
- Oven mitts
- Cutting board
- Microwave
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
This list can help you get started, but there’s likely more that you’ll end up needing. It’ll also be easier to buy items like soap and food after you’ve moved in rather than before.
Check Out One 51 Place
If you’re going to college around Alachua, FL, schedule a tour at One 51 Place! We’re the top apartment community in the area.
