The majority of college students don’t think about what they need to buy for school up until the last few weeks of summer. Retailers on the other hand, have already started rolling out their back-to-school campaigns, with summer sales you won’t want to miss!
Bed Bath & Beyond has a college savings pass, which allows students to get 20% off their purchase every time. Click Here to sign up for this deal. Although Water Street Square apartments come fully furnished, there are still some things you’re going to want to bring.
Check out our list of college apartment essentials [Items Curated from Bed Bath & Beyond]
1. Storage / Organizers:
Investing in storage bins and organizers will make your life a thousand times easier. Packing up your entire closet and bringing it to school can be overwhelming. With bins and organizers, you can keep everything together and feel more at peace. Storage carts are a new trend that not only look nice, but are practical too. These carts are also versatile, looking stylish in any room you see fit (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, etc.)
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2. Decor
Hands down the most exciting part of setting up your new apartment: decorating! Get creative and choose decor and accessories to help show off your own unique and individual style. A brand new apartment is an opportunity to define what kind of style you want to go for. Whether that be boho, modern, minimal, sophisticated, the choice is completely up to you.
Homesickness is a difficult feeling that every college student will experience at one point or another. By making your room cozy and adding personal items, it can help you feel more relaxed and at home. In order to bring your place to life and feel like you, consider the following:
Decor Checklist:
- String Lights
- Plants
- Picture Frames
- Wall Art
- Posters
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3. Kitchen Items
If you plan on living with roommates, be sure to communicate with each other on what items you’re all bringing. One way to distinguish who is bringing what is creating a “kitchen items checklist” and dividing the items evenly, taking into consideration the quantity and cost of items. More expensive purchases like toaster ovens and air fryers should be split up amongst all of you to ensure it is fair.
Once you have your list, start a group chat with your roommates so you can discuss and check off the things you have and still need. This way, there will be no miscommunications, repeats, or forgotten about items.
Kitchen Checklist:
- Plates, bowls, cups
- Silverware Set
- Tupperware
- Knife set
- Toaster oven
- Air fryer
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Keurig or Nespresso machine
- Cutting boards
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4. Bedding
Water Street Square apartments are fully furnished, including a bed and mattress already set up for you. We handle all of the heavy lifting to make your move-in process quick and painless. All you need to do is purchase bedding to pull the room together.
Bedding Checklist:
- Sheets
- Comforter
- Pillows
- Throw blankets
- Decorative pillows
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5. Bathroom Items
Our brand new bathrooms have some pretty fun features, including: full length mirrors, granite countertops, and bluetooth light bulbs. Yes, that’s right – we installed some bluetooth light bulbs in the bathrooms that can connect right to your phone and play music. To complete your bathroom, you’re going to want to bring some storage, cleaning, and decorations with you.
Bathroom Checklist:
- toothbrush holder
- bathroom cleaning supplies
- shower curtain (if you want to bring your own, but we already provide this)
- rugs
- toiletries
- trash can
- soap, shampoo, body wash, etc…
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