Feb 14, 20232 min read

FIRST-TIME APARTMENT NECESSITIES YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU NEEDED

Updated: Feb 20, 2023

Choosing what you'll need for your new or first apartment can seem so difficult and stressful. I've put together a COMPLETE list of everything you'll need for your first apartment's kitchen to assist you out a little bit.

Shopping for my kitchen in my first apartment was so much fun because I love to cook! This list is a great place to start if this is your first time having to consider what you will need for a kitchen.

FIRST APARTMENT TIPS :

Tip 1 : Invest in quality pieces

Tip 2 : Save money by cooking at home

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR FIRST APARTMENT

1. BAKING SHEET

Chef Aid Non-stick Baking Sheet, Ideal for Cookies, Biscuits and savoury goods, measuring 34.5 x 26cm

Used for :

Baking Cookies
Roasting (potatoes, veggies, etc).

2. CASSEROLE DISH

MasterClass Shallow Casserole Dish with Lid 4L/28 cm, Lightweight Cast Aluminium, Induction Hob and Oven Safe, Black

Used For:

Baking Brownies
Casseroles
Oven meals

3. COOKWARE SET

Amazon Basics 8-Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set

Induction Hob Pan Set – 3pcs Non Stick Chefs Pans – Kitchen Marble Frying Pan Set – Kitchen Cookware 20cm, 24cm and 28cm – by Nuovva…

Whats included:

2 Skillets (1 small, 1 medium)
Stockpot (perfect for making pasta, soups, and chilies )
2 pots (1 small, 1 medium)
Saucepan (included in the Calphalon set)

4. DISHWARE

4 Sets (12 Piece) 57 Ounce Large Japanese Ramen Noodle Soup Bowl Melamine Hard Plastic Dishware Ramen Bowl Set with Matching Spoon and Chopsticks for Udon Soba Pho Asian Noodles (4, Black, 9 inches)

Whats included:

Dinner plates, snack plates, and bowls are included in this dishware set for usage on a daily basis. I adore dishware sets since they are more aesthetically nice in kitchen cupboards and everything matches.

5. GLASSWARE

Krosno Tall Water Drinking Glasses Set of 6 | 540 ML | Highball Glasses & Tumbler Glass Set | Juice Half Pint High Balls | Perfect for Home, Restaurants and Parties | Dishwasher Safe

6. EATING UTENSILS

Cutlery Set, Joyfair 16-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Silverware Set Service for 4, Eating Utensils Include Knife/Fork/Spoon for Dining, Modern Design & Mirror Polished, Dishwasher Safe

7. KITCHEN UTENSIL SET

Xander’s Kitchen Silicone Utensil Set 14 Pieces – Bamboo Kitchen Utensils – Wooden Kitchen Accessories Made with Food Grade Silicone and Wooden Handle – Heat-Resistant Silicone Utensils – Utensil Set

What’s included:

This set of kitchen utensils includes EVERYTHING you will require for cooking.

8. BLENDER

Hand Blender 4 in 1 Immersion blender 8 Speed Control with LED Display,Powerful 800W,Stainless Steel Blades ,with Whisk,600ML Beaker and 500ML Chopper,Storage Bracket (1.5m Cable)BPA Free

A decent blender is essential if you enjoy drinking protein shakes and smoothies. I appreciate how small this one is because it won't take up much room in your kitchen.

9. TOASTER

Breville Bold Black 2-Slice Toaster with High-Lift and Wide Slots | Black and Silver Chrome [VTR001]

10. DISHWASHING RACK

simplywire – Folding Dish Drainer – Plate Drying Rack with Cutlery Holder - Black

The days of having large dishwashing racks on your counter are long gone. When washing dishes, you can roll out this dish rack over one side of the sink and let the water drip dry into the sink. All you need to do when finished is wrap it up and store it beneath your kitchen counter.

11. COFFEE MAKER

GEEPAS 1.5L Filter Coffee Machine | 800W Coffee Maker for Instant Coffee, Espresso, Macchiato & More | Boil-Dry Protection, Anti-Drip Function, Automatic Turn-Off Feature (Standard) – 2 Year Warranty

12. KNIFE SETS

Kitchen Knife Set - 7 pcs Chef Knife Set with Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives Set - Black

Sharp Kitchen Knife Set – Rotating 7 Pcs Stainless Steel Knife Block – 360 Degree Rotating Acrylic Stand – by Nuovva

My coffee-loving girls all require a milk frother. It really CHANGES THE GAME!

Your culinary experience will be so much easier if you have good knives! Take a look at these reasonable choices.

13. CUTTING BOARDS

LARHN Premium Extra-Thick Wooden Chopping Boards - 3 Piece Bamboo Chopping Board Set - 33x22cm / 28x22cm / 22x15cm - Ideal for Carving Meat, Cutting Vegetables, Cheeses and Bread

Bill.F Pizza Board, 12 inch Round Cutting Board, Cheese Paddle Board, Bread and Crackers Platter for Serving and Minor Food Prepare with Handle - 42 x 31 x 33 cm

14. MEASURING CUPS

KETPOT Measuring Cups and Spoons Set with Stainless Steel Handles 9Pcs –Cup Measurements Set with Leveler & Engraved Scale for Liquid & Dry Ingredients – Kitchen Tools for Cooking, Baking – Black

15. OVEN MITTS

Heat Resistant Black Oven Gloves | Double Oven Mitt Pot Holder With Silicone Non-slip Design For Home Kitchen Baking | Best Modern Stylish Cooking Oven Glove Mitts.

16. MILK FROTHERS

PowerLix Milk Frother Handheld Whisk - Electric Milk Frother Foamer with Stainless Steel Stand,15-20s, Powerful 19000rpm, Mini Drink Mixer Coffee Frother for Latte, Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Black