What Items Do I Need to Furnish My First Apartment or Home 
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Stocking your first living space can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be. Use this 5 "S" Space Strategy to help you organize the items you will need to furnish your new living environment.
Before making any purchases, create a list of what furnishings you will need for the below 5 action areas:
Where you Sleep
Where you Sit / Socialize (leisure time)
Where you Snack
Where you Study (work or hobby area)
How you will Sanitize
Let's break these down even further into a general suggested item list of what can fit in these areas. (This list may not included everything for your specific needs, so add or subtract as needed) Sleep - Bedroom
Bed (frame, mattresses)
Pillow & Bedding (blankets, comforter, sheets)
Dresser or Storage for Clothing
Hangers
Night Stand
Table Lamp
Alarm Clock
Telephone
Chair
Mirror
Socializing / Sitting - Living Room
Comfortable Sofa or Chairs
Side Tables
Table Lamps
Entertainment Center or Stand
Bookcases / Shelving
Coffee Table
Coasters
Snack / Eating - Dining Room or Kitchen
Table (to sit and eat)
Chairs (for table or bar)
Utensils (for eating or cooking)
Plates, bowls, glassware.
Cooking Equipment ( pots & pans, spatulas, coffee makers, can openers, blender,
etc., this can be lengthy and is left
to personal choice)
Study
Desk (with flat surface for writing & the computer)
Chair
Computer
Office Tools (stapler, pens & pencil storage)
Shelving for books
File cabinet
Desk lamp
Sanitizing (Cleaning & Bathroom Supplies)
Sponges
Duster / Dusting cloths
Cleaning Chemicals
Plunger
Mop
Broom
Vacuum Cleaner
Towels & Wash Clothes This list should give you a good start at setting up house and on your way to making that house/apartment your home.
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