After purchasing my very first condo I need help figuring out what household things I really do need.?

Question

Since it is a condo I dont have to worry about yard stuff. Primarily I want to know kitchen things you really do use (I lived in a dorm through all of college so I couldn't really have any kitchen gadgets). I also would like to know what other objects do you wish you had when you first moved out.

Answer 1

my dad bought me a teensy meensy little saucepan, just big enough for 2 eggs... if you can afford it get a decent set of saucepans as they will last forever if you get good ones.

don't go nuts on heaps of appliances, they take up tons of space and once the novelty wears off you never use them again. good ones to get are food processors or blenders as you will use them for soups, cocktails and a number of other things. if you have the $ get a Kenwood chef, it's a mixer, but you can get every single appliance attachment in the whole world. I love mine and wish i'd gotten it much earlier in the picture (and then having less crap everywhere). If money is an issue, then just settle for a stick blender until you can upgrade to some better stuff, my dad got one which has all different attachemnts, adn one of them is like a mini food processor bowl with the blades in it.

good luck

Answer 2

Microwave, toaster, coffee pot. Cooking utensils, silver ware, plates, bowls, cups, glasses. Pots and pans. Baking pans and serving/mixing bowls if you bake. Trash can with a lid maybe.Paper or plastic cups and plates may be a good idea too. Just in case you end up with 8 people for Chinese. Don't forget a hand operated can opener and a bottle opener. Everyone has different habits for eating so you will have to think about yours. That will tell you what you need.

Answer 3

Well, you can start with a good set of knives, cutting board (help keep your counters scratch free). Can opener, toaster, microwave. Pots and pans , indoor electric grill (smokeless), Pitcher w/glasses. Spatchula (plastic so not to scratch the bottom of Non-stick pans). Spaghetti spoon. Stirring spoons. Whisk. COFFEEMAKER (krups). Measuring spoons and measuring cups....ok my mind can't think anymore...it's making me want NEW stuff! lol Enjoy your shopping...you lucky ducky!lol!

Answer 4

coffee maker. coffee grinder, toaster, silverware, plates, platters, knives pots and pans...make sure you have enough plates for service of 6-8 , towels and 2 sets of bedlinens..bathroom soap laundry soap ....keep it simple this stuff adds up...the list will go on break your lists down per room,,,ie kitchen ,bathroom bedroom ...that way you will stay focused on what you need

Answer 5

1] living room - sofa or love seat, at least one comfy chair [ two if you have room ], shelves or wall unit for TV, stereo, CDs, etc; side or coffee table with storage; and lamps.
2] bedroom - full or queen bed, dresser and chest of drawers; one or two nightstands; lamps.
3] kitchen - table and 2 - 4 chairs; coffee maker or tea kettle;
blender; toaster or toaster oven; food processor? mixer?
set of dishes, etc.; set of silverware, sets of glasses for water, wine, juice; pots/pans; dishrack and drainboard, dish towels, place mats, salt/pepper set, canisters, carving knives.
4] shower curtain, rug that matches/coordinates, towel sets, bath accessories, toilet brush
Broom, mop, bucket, vacuum cleaner

Answer 6

stupid things you never think of till its to late:

scissors
a blender
a george foreman grill (my absolute favorite kitchen item)
screw drivers
blankets and sheets < super important
and as dumb as it sounds a first aid kit fresh ou tof college means parties which means unexpected accidents

Answer 7

hey there!!!!!
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Happy shopping

Answer 8

Pots and pans
Silverware
Plates
Glasses
Coffee maker
Tea Pop
Bed
Dresser
Hangers
Coffee table
Couch
Lamps