The Important Things You Need For Your First Apartment Entrance area Welcome mat (for outside the door) Small area rug (for just inside the door) Wall hooks for jackets, keys, etc. Small table or bench for shoe storage Lamp, if there’s no other light source by the door Living room Couch, chairs, or other things to sit on Coffee table Bookshelves Television Stand for TV Throw pillows for couch/chairs Artwork Lamp(s) Kitchen Food! Silverware Silverware organizer (drawer insert) Dishes (e.g. plates, glasses, mugs, bowls, serving platters, etc.) Trash and recycling cans ...