Best First Apartment Checklist For A Minimalist – Things You Must Buy!
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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
Choose neutral colors.
Choose white colors & solid colors.
Clean things out so that there is less clutter.
Integrate clean & simple lines.
Add texture to new space.
Use plants over trinkets.
Harness the negative space and don’t fill every open surface.
First Apartment Checklist
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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
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
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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.