5 Essential Items for Rental Apartments

Renting a new apartment can be an exciting experience! Whether you are an experienced renter or are just setting out on your own for the first time, a new apartment always brings fresh beginnings and the opportunity to make something your own.

When it comes to decorating your apartment, it is important to keep in mind that most apartments have very strict rules about what changes you can make to the space. Generally, it must be in the exact same condition when you move out as it was when you moved in. That means that you can be charged for things like tack holes or paint on the walls, stains on the carpets, or other permanent changes. Luckily, there are many products out there that help you personalize your apartment without violating your lease agreement.

If you are renting an apartment, check out this list of 5 essential items that every renter should have. It covers everything from interior decor to safety precaution items, and all are totally fine to have with any lease agreement.

1. A Bed Frame

First on the list is a bed frame. It doesn’t have to be the first thing you buy, especially since nice bed frames can get a little pricey, but it should be something you keep in the back of your mind to buy when you have the money. A nice bed frame can make your room look put together even in the messiest of times; it will help you look and feel more like an actual adult. Gone are the days of sleeping on a mattress in the corner.

Websites like Amazon and Overstock often have nice bed frames (and other furniture) available at discount prices. Check back with them periodically, and if you find one you like, you can always add it to your cart.

2. A Shower Curtain

This one should go without saying, but just in case, you absolutely need to own a shower curtain. Since it is one of the largest surfaces in your bathroom whose appearance you can control, it is also a great opportunity to add some color to your bathroom. Whether you choose one that has bold patterns or an understated design, matching the rest of your bathroom to the colors in the shower curtain help tie the room together and give it a polished look.

3. A Gas Detector

This one is less fashionable than functional, but a gas detector is really one of the most important things you can buy – especially if you live in an older building. Gases like carbon monoxide can be odourless, tasteless, and invisible, and can kill you before you even notice something is wrong.

Many newer buildings have gas detectors built into each apartment, but if your building doesn’t, you can always buy one from austdynatech.com.au, Amazon, or even some local hardware stores.

4. Command Hooks and Strips

Command brand products allow you to hang things on your walls without damaging the paint or leaving any holes, which is perfect in a rental apartment. Command has a wide variety of products and has something for almost anything you are looking to hang or mount on the wall. They have tiny, discreet hooks for delicate decorations, and large heavy-duty hooks for hanging heavy paintings.

They also have adhesive strips which can be used to hang things like posters or tapestries without damaging your walls – or violating your lease.

5. Plates and Silverware

Real (not paper) plates and silverware should be pretty high up on your priority list. Since these are things you’ll be using at least three times a day, and any time you have guests over, you want to buy some that look nice and are going to last. Aside from dishes, you should also own pots and pans. These can be expensive, but you don’t need to buy them all at once. Amazon, Walmart, and Target have large selections at reasonable prices.

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