moving into your own place? start here!
So, it’s time to set up your first apartment. First of all, go you. Second of all, you’ve got a lot to do! You’re going to need… basically everything. And, let us guess, you want to do it all without breaking the bank. That’s where Simply Essential™ comes in. It’s our new line of affordable all-stars—the dependable basics you’ll use every single day.
bedroom
Starting at just $12, you want these sheets in your life. They’re stylish, really soft, and you can get them in any size from Twin (including Twin XL!) to California King. Get the whole shebang (wrinkle-resistant fitted sheet + top sheet + pillow case) and sleep tight. And they’re durable, so they’ll last all 4 years (and beyond).
These pillows are super comfortable, and if you’re a person who likes a lot of pillows on your bed, you’re in luck, since they start at only $5 each. And if your bed is also your workspace, they’re great for propping up laptops, books, tablets, etc. Tip: Get a bunch of these.
Stay cozy with a super-soft, lightweight microfleece blanket. Even better: it’s machine-washable and easy care (yes!). These start at just $20.
bathroom
First things first: towels. This one is 100% cotton, it’s simple but fashionable, it comes in four colors, and it’s $4. That’s right, $4. Get at least three, so you can have one in the closet, one in use, and one in the laundry basket! Throw in a set (or two) of hand towels, too, for a clean, pulled-together look. You could get a different color per roommate/suitemate so everyone knows which set is theirs.
Complete your bathroom’s look with a cute, easy-to-hang 100% PEVA shower curtain.
kitchen
Cooking 101 requirements: a complete cookware set. This 12-piece set comes with fry pans, saucepans, a Dutch oven, a solid spoon, a slotted spoon, and a spatula. The cookware is super-durable, works with all stove types including induction, is nonstick, and good-looking, too! You’ll want varying-sized pans so you can cook small meals for yourself or make a big pot of food (chili, soup) for all the roommates.
Cooking requires prep work, and for that, you need mixing bowls. This 3-piece stainless-steel set is great because it comes with storage lids and has super-convenient cup and ML measurements. The $20 price tag doesn’t hurt either.
Next up: a bakeware set. Not just for baking, this set comes with a roaster, a cookie sheet, and cake, loaf, and muffin pans. Sheet pans are a must-have: they’re perfect for easy roasted vegetables, chicken, potatoes, tofu, etc. They’re also necessary for heating up pizza, warming up leftovers, and of course, baking cookies. The best part: All of this is only $20.
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