This post is all about gift ideas for someone moving into their first apartment. 41 first apartment essentials you need to see NOW.
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As we prepare to enter into 2022, I have a feeling a lot of people are going to be moving out and into their first apartments. And apartment shopping can be sooo difficult, trust me. Especially moving out on your own for the first time and figuring out everything you need to get. A total hassle.
That is why I have created this list of gifts you could give someone who is moving into their first apartment for this holiday season. The great thing about this is, even if the person you’re thinking of isn’t moving out till the summer or after they graduate college, a lot of these gifts can be stored and saved for the future (especially with holiday sales happing NOW)!
You can also treat these gift ideas as a CHECKLIST. If you’re planning on moving out into your first apartment or even just a new apartment, this list will totally come in handy. You can start preparing and shopping now so that you won’t have to buy everything all at once (and last minute lol).
Table of Contents:
***Disclaimer: Prices listed on the following websites may have fluctuated in comparison to the prices listed below. The prices below were gathered on December 2nd, 2021. Prices may vary depending on size, color, and sales occurring at that time.
Gift Category #1: Appliances
1. Air Fryer – Insignia™, 5-qt. Digital Air Fryer, Stainless Steel – Best Buy – $119.99 $49.99 on SALE
2. Coffee Machine – Nespresso ® by Breville ® Vertuo, Chrome Coffee-Espresso Maker – Crate & Barrel – $209.95 $167.95 on SALE
3. Kettle – SMEG Cream Retro Electric Kettle – Crate & Barrel – $169.95
4. Toaster – Smeg Cream 2-Slice Retro Toaster – Crate & Barrel – $179.95
Gift Category #2: Kitchen
5. Paper Towel Stand – Paper Towel Holder, Metal & Black – Amazon – $14.99
6. Cutting Boards – Kitchen Cutting Board (3-Piece Set) – Amazon – $19.97 $16.97 on SALE
7. Placemats – Round Oatmeal Braided Placemats Set Of 4 – World Market – $19.96
8. Drawer Organizers – 14 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizer Tray – Amazon – $21.99
9. Pot Holders/Oven Mittens/Dish Towels – Sticky Toffee Silicone Printed Oven Mitt & Pot Holder, Cotton Terry Kitchen Dish Towel & Dishcloth, Tan, 9 Piece Set – Amazon – $25.99
10. Kitchen Tools Set (Spatula, Measuring Cups, etc.) – Silicone Kitchen Cooking Utensil Set – Amazon – $26.99
11. Utensils – Matte Gold Silverware Set – Amazon – $39.99
12. Wine Glasses – Elixir Glassware Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4 – Amazon – $55.00 $43.97 on SALE
13. Tupperware Set – OXO SoftWorks 9-Piece POP Container Set – Costco – $59.99
14. Knife Set – McCook MC29 Knife Sets, 15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Kitchen Knife Block Sets with Built-in Sharpener – Amazon – $61.98
15. Dishware Set (Plates, Bowls, Mugs) – Stone Lain Coupe Dinnerware Set, Service For 4, Black Matte – Amazon – $62.99
16. Pots & Pan – T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick 17 Piece Cookware Set, Black – Amazon – $179.99 $150.44 on SALE
Gift Category #3: Bedroom
17. Silk Pillow Cases – Natural Silk Pillowcase (Ivory White, Standard) – Amazon – $28.99 $23.99 on SALE
18. Tempur-Pedic Pillow – Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Cloud Pillow for Sleeping, Standard, White – Amazon – $89.00 $78.00 on SALE
19. Sheet Set – Classic Move-In Bundle – Brooklinen – $425.00
Gift Category #4: Bath
20. Bath Mat – Performance Cotton Reversible Bath Rug, Threshold™ – Target – $18.00
21. Shower Curtain – Railroad Stripe Shower Curtain Gray, Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia – Target – $24.99
22. Hand Soap – Newport Home and Body Co Hand Soap – Amazon – $34.99
23. Towels – Super-Plush Towel Move-In Bundle – Brooklinen – $199.00
Gift Category #5: Cleaning
24. Multipurpose Cleaner – Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray – Amazon – $11.55
25. Carpet/Spot Cleaner – Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover – Amazon – $16.40 $12.45 on SALE
26. Microfiber Cloths – Amazon Basics Blue, White, and Yellow Microfiber Cleaning Cloth – Amazon – $13.91 $13.12 on SALE
27. Sponges – Original Scrub Daddy Sponge (3ct) – Amazon – $13.80
28. Dish Soap – Dawn Dish Soap Refill – Amazon – $13.88
29. Dry Swiffer – Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 (Dry & Wet) – Amazon – $14.94
30. Stainless Steel Cleaner – Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner Kit – Amazon – $16.98
31. Toilet Brush/Plunger Set – MR.SIGA Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush Combo – Amazon – $21.98
32. Wet Swiffer – Swiffer WetJet – Amazon – $30.14
33. Trash Bags/Trash Can – Glad ForceFlex Protection Series Tall Kitchen Trash Bags / KOHLER 13 Gallon Hands-Free Trash Can – Amazon – $24.50 / $118.00
34. Vacuum – Shark HV322 Rocket Pet Plus Corded Stick Vacuum with LED Headlights – Amazon – $199.99 $179.99 on SALE
35. Robot Vacuum – Shark AI Robot Vacuum – Amazon – $449.99 $299.99 on SALE
This one’s a bit pricy (although I do love mine and I use it multiple times daily lol), so I found this dupe on Amazon with AMAZING reviews and it’s SO much cheaper. Here is the link.
36. Air Purifier – Dyson Air Purifier – Dyson – $549.99
Another pricy item. Definitely a luxury gift that I’m sure anyone would LOVE. But if this one’s a bit out of your budget, check out this dupe from Amazon. Amazing reviews and a fraction of the price!! Lined here.
Gift Category #6: Décor
37. Dried/Faux Florals – Dried German Statice – 10-15″ Tall – Afloral – $28.00
38. Candle/Reed Diffusers – Holiday Scented Diffusers – Pottery Barn – $59.00 $41.00 on SALE
39. Throw Pillows – Journey Chenille Jacquard Lumbar Pillow Covers – Pottery Barn – $49.50
40. Coffee Table Books – Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style – Amazon – $88.25
41. Throw Blankets – Faux Fur Ruched Throws – Pottery Barn – $179.00 $125.00 on SALE
If you’ve made it all the way to the end…
I hope you found this list helpful! Check out my previous blog post, Last-Minute Holiday Decor Hacks for Your Apartment, for more of my content. Happy Holidays everyone ❤️.
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