Best First Apartment Checklist For A Minimalist – Things You Must Buy!

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MINIMALIST APARTMENT LIVING

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What do you need for a minimalist apartment? Well, that is what we are here to talk about! When living a minimalist lifestyle, the concept of quality of quantity should always be the main focus – especially for a new apartment. This also includes selecting essential pieces of furniture and limiting knick-knacks to have more clear surfaces. 

There is a misconception that minimal decor is too simple that it is boring, but that is not the case at all. The good news is that there are tons of benefits of minimalism, including spending less money because you are accumulating only the essential items. As a result, a minimalist home is remarkably less stressful. Awesome, right?! 

We pulled together the ultimate minimalist apartment checklist to create the perfect minimalist home. This list is ideal for any apartment dweller who wants to explore minimal living or if it's your first time in a new place. Take a look!

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Tips To Build A Perfect Minimalist Home

  1. Choose neutral colors.

  2. Choose white colors & solid colors.

  3. Clean things out so that there is less clutter.

  4. Integrate clean & simple lines.

  5. Add texture to new space.

  6. Use plants over trinkets.

  7. Harness the negative space and don’t fill every open surface.


First Apartment Checklist

Apartment Living Room

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The first step when moving into a new home is to make sure you create a list of the important things that your place needs. Take a look at the following items! This will allow you to feel more organized and less stressed because you are prepared.

Bathroom 

  • Toilet Paper

  • Shower Curtain

  • Bath Towels

  • Haircare Products

  • Body Wash

  • Shower Organizers

  • Toilet Plunger

Kitchen + Dining Room Area

  • Dinnerware Set

  • Dinner Plates

  • Dish Soap

  • Dining Table

  • Dinnerware Set

  • Kitchen Utensils

miscellaneous

  • Fire Extinguisher

  • Pair of socks

  • Alarm Clock

  • Box springs

  • Smoke Detector

  • Batteries


Minimalist Essentials

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Minimalist living space is centered around a clutter-free space. This is the best thing if you have a tiny closet space or a small apartment. Here is a complete list of must-buy essentials for a minimalist.

Full-length Mirror


Bed Frame


Side Table


Dresser 


Duvet Cover


Accent Decorations


Hamper


Minimalist Living Room

Minimalist Living Room

After a long day of hard work, the living room is the perfect place to rest. This room of your home should not have much clutter. New furniture might include a few essential pieces like a couch, coffee table, lamps, and a television. Extreme minimalists sometimes even have just a sofa and no furniture at all. Of course, this is based on your personal preference.

Coffee Table


Minimal Furniture


Television


Gallery Wall


Light Fixtures 


Basket


List of Things For The Kitchen Counter

Minimalist Kitchen

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A kitchen counter for a minimalist does not have much stuff, which is excellent for a studio apartment or a small space. A great way to still make your kitchen counter have a clean minimal look is to just focus on everyday items that need to have an easy reach.

Coffee Maker


Dish Towel


Toaster Oven


Dish Drying Rack


Set of Plates


Set of Utensils


Are you ready to build the perfect minimalist apartment? Let us know in the comment!

 
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