Feathering Your Davis Apartment Nest

If you’ve never lived in your own Tandem apartment in Davis before, the thought of furnishing it can be a little daunting. If your mom has always made sure you had plenty of clean sheets and silverware, you’re going to be overwhelmed on your first solo trip to Target or Ikea. Do you really need a complete dinner service for 12, or can you get away with a couple of mismatched plates and cups?

Below is a partial list of “survival” items you will need to get your own nest in order.

Apartment Packing Checklist

Living Room

Sofa
Throw pillows
Chairs (canvas director’s chairs are foldable)
Coffee table
End table
TV/VCR/DVD
TV stand
Stereo
Phone
Answering machine
Floor lamp
Table lamp
Bookcase
Shelving
Stacking crates
Sheet to cover couch (for parties)
Plant
Curtains/blinds
Fan
Rug (if floor isn’t carpeted)
Coat rack
Doormat
Picture-hanging hooks
Posters/art
Power strip
Extension cord
Dry erase board (to leave messages for your roommates)

For the complete list of household items you might want for your Tandem apartment in Davis, please visit fastweb.com.