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An empty apartment interior features light gray walls and wood-look flooring. A laundry closet with a washer and dryer is on the left, while a kitchen area with white cabinets, a sink, and a window is on the right. Text overlay reads "First Apartment Check List home, my sweet home."

A checklist titled "Kitchen" details essential items for a first apartment, including paper towels, ziploc bags, aluminum foil, silverware, utensil set, knife set, cutting board, large mixing bowl, blender, baking sheets, casserole dish, bread loaf pan, coffee maker, dish soap, sponge, and dish drainer.

A checklist titled "Kitchen pt2" lists additional kitchen necessities for a first apartment. Items include plates, bowls, cups, basic food items like seasonings, oven mitts, kitchen towels, toothpicks, and a meat thermometer.

First apartment checklist!!

These are just the basics that we used the most! Everything else we bought slowly or already had :) obviously this will vary from person to person but this is a pretty good guideline for what you’ll need the first few months in your new home 🫶🏼 #my own apartment #firstapartment #embracevulnera

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A hand holds apartment keys in the foreground, with an empty room featuring wooden floors and a partial view of a kitchen in the background. Text overlay reads "My College Apartment Moved Out At 19 Checklists I Used."

A checklist titled "Apartment Hunting CHECKLIST" details sections for apartment specifics like rent and utilities, questions about lease terms and pet policy, and a utility checklist for features like emergency exits and parking. An illustration of apartment buildings is at the top.

A comprehensive "FIRST APARTMENT Checklist" categorizes items needed for various areas like entrance, kitchen (appliances, dinnerware, cutlery), cookware, cleaning supplies, and office/study. A note advises selecting essentials rather than buying everything listed.

My First College Apartment

I got my first apartment last year in May! I honestly wish that someone could’ve walked me through it step by step because I had to learn so much so incredibly fast. I’m still learning, but I can impart some wisdom for anyone getting ready to or thinking about moving out. First thing, I recomme

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how i afford my apartment

Hey guys🤍 I’ve had a few people ask how i afford living alone so I thought i’d share some advice on how I do it! ✨ I recommend getting a serving job or a job that you earn tips. I’ve been a server for 3 years now and most days i average $30 an hour! I am also a full time student and will be grad

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First apartment necessities for less than $20

Found all of these on shein! Don’t sleep on it! I got almost everything for my first apartment in college from shein! I was so broke and it was a life saver! #firstapartment #firstapartmentjourney #firstapartmentfinds #firstapartmentchecklist #homefinds

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A cozy desk area with numerous potted plants on shelves and the desk, featuring a lamp and a candle. The image has an overlay text that reads: '3 things I wish I knew before Getting my first apartment'.

An indoor living space with a large window overlooking a playground, filled with various potted plants. A fluffy white chair with a pink pillow sits in the foreground, illustrating the point about apartment location and potential noise.

A stacked white washer and dryer unit in a compact laundry area, with a countertop and a plant visible to the right. This image highlights the importance of having an in-unit laundry facility.

Things I wish I knew before getting my apartment

Let me share with you guys 3 things I wish I knew before I got my first apartment. Bottom floor apartment: I also wish I knew the struggles of living in a bottom floor. You can hear your neighbors walk, drag things. Sometimes my neighbor it’s working out and my whole apartment shakes. So it can

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things in ✨my apartment✨

Things I love in my home 👡 #organizedhome #interiordesign #homedecor #home #bedroom #bathroom #beauty #decor

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a bar area with two stools. Text overlay introduces "THINGS IN MY APARTMENT that just make sense."

A white 2-in-1 washer and dryer combo unit, integrated under a granite countertop, with a digital display showing settings. Text highlights its convenience.

A light-colored sofa with a hidden storage compartment revealed, containing pillows and a blanket. The text emphasizes the space-saving feature of the couch with storage.

THINGS IN MY APARTMENT

…that just make sense! check out the link to my couch here: https://creatorlink.shop/48vjO88 #hellolemon8 #lemon8creator #firstapartment #musthaveproducts #apartmentideas #tjmaxx #wayfair #apartmentfinds #tjmaaxfinds #Lemon8MadeMeBuyIt

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Renter Friendly Apartment Hacks

Transform your space without drilling, damaging, or spending a fortune — these renter apartment hacks make even the smallest corners feel intentional, cozy, and functional. From stick‑on storage to micro‑zones that instantly calm the chaos, these ideas help you create a home that feels like you, no

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A bedroom scene with a mattress on a bed frame, a litter box, and a laundry basket. Overlay text reads: "how to get AN APARTMENT with bad or no credit (ft. empty apartment tour)".

An empty room with light wood-look flooring, a window with blinds, and a glass-paned door. Overlay text on a torn paper graphic advises to "Get a Cosigner" for an apartment.

An empty apartment hallway or landing with light-colored walls and wood-look flooring. Overlay text on a torn paper graphic suggests to "Pay More Upfront" for an apartment.

how to get an apartment with BAD CREDIT 😩🏡🤩

It definitely took me a while to get into the apartment I have now and it took using a lot of these tricks tips as well. But if you had asked me two years ago, where I thought I would be right now, my answer would be renting rooms still. Turns out that all the while I was building myself up to be a

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A kitchen scene featuring a checklist titled "First Apartment Must-haves Checklist: Kitchen Essentials," listing items like cookware, utensils, and food storage containers, overlaid on an image of a modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and appliances.

A bright bedroom with a large window overlooking a city, featuring a checklist titled "Bedroom," listing essentials such as a bedframe, mattress, sheets, and curtains, overlaid on an image of a bed with white bedding.

A modern bathroom with a sink, faucet, and illuminated mirror, featuring a checklist titled "Bathroom," listing essentials like a shower curtain, towels, and toiletries, overlaid on an image of the bathroom vanity.

First Apartment Must Haves Checklist

When setting up your first apartment, there are several essential items you should consider. Here are checklist for must-haves when moving in to your first apartment by each room. Kitchen Essentials: * Cookware set (pots and pans) * Utensils (spatula, ladle, tongs, etc.) * Knives and cutting

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⭐️ Amazon Apartment Essentials Haul ⭐️

Moving into a new place or just giving your home an upgrade? 🏡✨ I rounded up all the must-have Amazon apartment essentials that make life easier and your space cozier. From kitchen gadgets and stylish organizers to must-have bathroom accessories, these finds are total game-changers. Affordable, pra

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A person holds apartment keys in an empty, modern apartment with large windows overlooking a city. The image features the title 'The Ultimate "OH FUCK I JUST GOT MY FIRST APARTMENT AND ALL I HAVE IS ONE CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND A THIRD SOCK" CHECKLIST'.

A checklist titled 'CLEANING' on a light marbled background. It lists essential cleaning supplies like dish soap, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, hand soap, broom, mop, wash cloths, vacuum, dustpan, lint roller, and sponges.

A checklist titled 'KITCHENWARE' on a light marbled background. It details numerous kitchen essentials including plates, bowls, utensils, glasses, mugs, cooking tools, storage items, and small appliances like a coffee maker and microwave.

First/New Apartment Checklist

The Ultimate "OH FUCK I JUST GOT MY FIRST APARTMENT AND ALL I HAVE IS ONE CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND A THIRD SOCK" checklist. #Lemon8Diary #lemon8community #lemon8partner #lemon8creator #newapartment #checklist #apartmentdecor #apartmentideas #apartmentinspo #apartment

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The perfect guide for your first apartment!

Did you just get a new apartment or are you currently in the process of finding one and feel stressed out because you don’t know what to get? Well I’m here to help! 😊 Here’s my guide to everything you need for your new apartment. #firstapartmentchecklist #apartmentinspo #healthylifestyle2024

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Apartment Moments

This is my first apartment I have had by myself after graduating college. It's a bit small and not in an area I love but I absolutely love the space that I have created for myself. It's minimal, clean but cozy and I have been able to make the small space work. If you want tips on o

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Congratulations! You’re ready to move out and into your first apartment 🥳 But be aware of all the potential expenses and additional fees you’ll have to pay as you look for your new pad🏠 1. When you first apply to an apartment, you have to pay an application fee for the leasing office to proc

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Things that make my apartment smell Delicious 🌸 🍉

Y’all when I tell you these items will make your place smell so good, folks will want to spend the night! 😂 These are my go to items when I want my apartment to give that fruity/floral smell. My favorite colors are pink and purple so I had to give a pink/purple vibe with this haul! 💜💗 🧼 🧽 🍉 🌸 #ha

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So excited to finally share my space!!! I am so in love with how it came out! #new apartment #my own apartment #first apartment #newspace #roomdecor #roomtour

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A collage showing hidden home costs: a toilet with a brush, a shower with a curtain, a window with blinds and curtains, and a black trash can. The image highlights essential items often overlooked when moving into a new apartment.

A white toilet with a white toilet brush and plunger next to it. The text emphasizes that a plunger and toilet brush are necessary items for a new apartment.

A white shower curtain with thin gray stripes hanging from a silver rod. The text describes the shower setup, including the curtain, liner, and rings, as an essential cost.

Hidden Costs of Your First Apartment 🏠

When I got my first apartment, I thought I had budgeted for everything… rent, utilities, furniture, the basics. But oh my gosh, no one warned me about all the little hidden costs that sneak up on you! 🫠 I remember moving in and realizing I didn’t have a single trash can, a shower curtain, or eve

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My First Apartment 🏠

I absolutely loved this apartment in downtown Chicago. I had just got out of Military training and was about to start my first semester at University of Illinois at Chicago. I was 19 years old and the idea of moving to such a big city was so exciting for me. I moved into a 2 bed apartment with

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My first apartment in the CITY 🏙️💗✨

Welcome to my 660sqf sanctuary 🥹💗 I am SO impressed with how well we’ve been able to maximize this space so far! Mind you, we moved from a 2000sqf home in the German countryside to our new baby right in the heart of downtown Denver. We pretty much had to part with everything except our bed and the

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things in my apartment from Ikea 🍒

I got so many good stuff from ikea for my new apartment and I really wanted to share the best finds w you! here are all the product names: 🍒 LISTERBY coffee table - SO affordable and functional. I love how it looks in my living room 🍒 GRADVIS planter - it looks so nice w/ my little cactus, I

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Reset my apartment with me, Part 2 💕🌸🎀

#lifewithanaeoris #apartmentreset #resetroutine #resetwithme #apartmentvlog #cleanwithme #monthlyreset #resetroutine #sundayreset #girlyaesthetic

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New Apartment Inspo! New lighting.

📆 So I’ve been in my new apartment for about four months now. One thing I can say is that decorating can definitely be challenging. 💡 However, you can really upgrade a space by just adding lighting. Just a few strip lights added a new feel to my apartment. 🖼️ The next thing that I want to do

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A hand holds apartment keys against a green door, with text overlays reading "8 MONTHS IN MY FIRST APARTMENT" and "MY EXPERIENCE AND EVERYTHING I NEEDED FOR EACH ROOM!". Illustrations of champagne glasses, a checklist, and a family silhouette are also present.

An empty living room with light brown carpet and wood-look flooring near a sliding glass door. A white overlay lists "LIVING ROOM" essentials, including seating, lighting, TV supplies, curtains, storage, pillows, coasters, and blankets.

An empty kitchen featuring light wood cabinets, a white stove, and a sink. A white overlay lists "KITCHEN" essentials, such as cooking supplies, eating supplies, drinking supplies, furniture, cooking appliances, basic home electronics, hand/dish towels, and food storage containers.

8 months in my own apartment 🔑✨😳

* my apartment is fully furnished now these are all pics from when I first moved in* 🌟First, I am so blessed and grateful to have my apartment and just having my own space to share with my son. All the emotions of getting your own place can be so confusing because why do I feel lonely but so happy

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Affordable Apartment Essentials 💛🦋

It’s apartment season! If yall moving soon den lemme put yall on where to get some essentials apartment or dorm essentials. We still have a few essentials to get so stay tuned for more low prices! Lookout for our moving journey posts #fyp #moving #apartmentessentials #lowprices #doll

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A collage titled "FIRST APARTMENT ESSENTIALS!!" featuring a person in a mirror, with sections for Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom, and Kitchen, highlighting various items needed for each space.

Two bedroom setups illustrating essentials like a bed frame, mattress, blankets, pillows, comforter, bed sheets, mirror, curtains, dressers, and rugs for a first apartment.

Two living room scenes featuring essentials such as a sofa, center table, shelves, plants, candles, lampshades, rugs, and televisions, with a "Swipe" prompt.

First Apartment Essentials!!!🏡🛌😉

Everything you need for your first apartment😌 Here’s another list to make sure you get everything you need. * Sofa *Mattress *Centre table *Bed-frame * Side table * Comforter * Lampshades * Bed pillows * Televisions * Bedsheets * Bookshelves * Blankets * Candles * Plants * Dresser. * Close

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A bedroom scene with a bed, window, and a bookshelf filled with books. Overlay text reads "HOW TO PREVENT MOLD in your home this winter," introducing the topic of mold prevention during colder months.

A kitchen counter features an air fryer, orange tulips, and a yellow donut-shaped device. An overlay explains that mold thrives in moist, warm environments, especially in winter, and prompts the viewer to swipe for prevention tips.

A bookshelf filled with various books serves as a background for a list of mold prevention tips. These tips include reducing humidity with fans, eliminating leaks, using exhaust fans, and investing in a dehumidifier.

how to prevent mold in your apartment this winter❄️

Mold is literally one of the grossest things ever, and I know that because about a month ago, I found some growing in my living room. My weekend chore is to get rid of it all (vinegar!) but in the meantime, I thought I'd share how I’ll be preventing any further growth. #lemon8partner #in

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A cozy living room featuring a light grey sectional sofa with throw pillows, a round coffee table, and a textured white rug. The image has a text overlay that reads "2 MONTHS IN MY FIRST APARTMENT."

A living room view showing a large TV displaying floral art above a wooden media console. A round coffee table in the foreground holds a glass of iced coffee and a lit candle.

A modern kitchen with light grey cabinets, white countertops, and a white subway tile backsplash. A stainless steel sink, microwave, and coffee maker are visible on the counter.

✨2 months living in my first apartment ✨

Moved for the first time 2 months ago with my boyfriend and this is how the place looks so far. It’s still a work in progress. 🥹❤️🙌🏼 #firstapartment #new apartment #apartmentprogress #apartmentjourney #homedecorationideas #apartment inspo #apartmenttour

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A hand holding apartment keys in a modern kitchen, with text overlaying "First APARTMENT CHECKLIST SWIPE (EVERYTHING YOULL NEED)" to introduce the guide.

A modern kitchen interior with a list of essential kitchen items like pots, pans, dinnerware, and appliances, under the heading "KITCHEN" for a new apartment.

A luxurious living room with a fireplace and large windows, featuring a checklist of living room essentials such as a couch, coffee table, and TV, under the heading "LIVING ROOM".

First apartment Checklist

Preparing to move out soon? Here’s everything you’ll need to turn your new apartment into a sanctuary. #new apartment #apartmentfinds #checklist #apartmentideas

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My New Apartment Empty Tour🙏🏽❤️

I literally cried when I got my keys to this apartment. God is sooo good and I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s doing in my life . It still shocking but I trust in his plans and I’m so excited for a new beginning 🥰 can’t wait to show yall how I decorate 🙏🏽🙌🏽 #newapartment #apartment

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Tips For Cleaning Your First Apartment (part2)

Here we are with part 2!! If I’ve left anything out let me know and I’ll be sure to post that as well! ☺️ 💕 #firstapartment #lemon8home #springcleaning #cleaningtips

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welcome to my girl apartment 🤍🎀

Hello! welcome to my girly pink apartment! i’m starting a new series on here where i am going to show all things about my girl apartment! This includes apartment finds, decorating tips, and wear to buy cute apartment stuff! I hope you enjoy this as much as i am #lemon8partner #apartmentideas #a

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Things I Love In My First Apartment

#firstapartment #lemon8challenge #firstapartmentfinds #firstapartmentchecklist #homedecor #lemon8creator #blackgirllemon8 #blackgirlcreator #apartmentinspo #apartmenttour @Lemon8 Home

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AFFORDABLE APARTMENT/DORM FINDS

If you’re looking for some quick essential items for your living space, here is a list of some items with their prices. You can even use this as a checklist to make sure you have some of the basics that might be needed. For those that dorm, I know a lot money goes into school even BEFORE you bu

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A hand holds a box for a Mainstays Briar Drinking Glass Set, including four 20 oz glasses with bamboo lids and acrylic straws, priced at $7.98. The text emphasizes staying hydrated.

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First Apartment Essentials ✨💕 All Under $25 🫶

- Whether you’re moving into a new place or your 10th place it’s always great to save some money in the process! Walmart is definitely still the place with the low prices…especially in this economy! I found so many affordable options that’s great for anyone on a budget or simply wanting to get more

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A cabinet shelf displaying various pots, pans, and mixing bowls, neatly organized with lid holders. The text overlay lists "POTS PANS BAKING DISH MIXING BOWLS" as essentials.

A close-up of light-colored, speckled plates and a bowl on a wooden surface, with a fork and knife. The image text highlights "PLATES BOWLS CUPS" as kitchen essentials.

First Apartment: Kitchen Essentials👩🏽‍🍳

The kitchen is probably the area that requires the most items that can easily be overlooked by new apartment owners⏲️ Save yourself the trouble and use this post as a checklist for some essential items to keep in your new kitchen‼️ You’ll need something to cook with…POTS + PANS🍳 What are y

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Apartment Series: No More AirBed !! 📌

That sleeping on an air mattress phase will pass!!! Follow me to see how I turn my bedroom into my PINK PALACE 🩷👑🔥 how long did you sleep on a airbed when you got your first apartment? ✅ The PERFECT Bedframe ✅ ✅ Mattress ✅ ✅ Cute pink comforter set ✅ Decor & Make-Over 🔜🩷 Follow me for

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A modern living room with a cream sofa, glass coffee table, and fluffy rug. Large windows offer a city view bathed in golden hour light, highlighting the 'DREAM APARTMENT' text.

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DREAM APARTMENT

its giving 🕊️🪞✨☁️🕯️🪽 #apartmentdecor #apartmenttherapy #apartmentideas #apartmentinspo #apartmentlife #apartmenttour #decoratingideas #interiordesignideas #dreamapartment #decoroflemon8

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