Shop These 5 Stores For College Apartment Essentials

By Jessi Stickel on December 1, 2015

Moving into an apartment is a part of the college experience that can be a very exciting step in your life. However, when you have never lived in an apartment, it is difficult to know where to buy all of the apartment essentials you will need.

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You always want to get the best product you can find, but of course for a reasonable price. Although, with all the different stores around, how can you decide where to shop for your apartment?

We’ve got you covered. Here are five of the best stores to explore for all of your apartment necessities.

1. HomeGoods

http://www.homegoods.com

For apartment furniture and decor, shop HomeGoods. They have tons of wall decor that is perfect for college apartments and extremely affordable, from canvases, to mirrors, to collage frames. They also carry a wide variety of furniture as well, such as end tables and shelves.

HomeGoods is one of the most affordable home stores around, allowing you to get even more apartment essentials for your money. To find a store in your area or to check out their blog online, click here.

2. Bed Bath & Beyond

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com

For storage and bedding, shop Bed Bath & Beyond. They have a great collection of all things storage you will need when moving into your first apartment, from kitchen, to bath, to room and closet storage. Whether you need a shoe rack, hangers, drawer organizers or a makeup caddy, Bed Bath & Beyond has it all.

They have all things bedding as well; if you need a new comforter set, sheets, or decorative pillows, BB&B is the place to go. They also have a college apartment checklist to look through as well to ensure you will not forget any essentials.

To find one in your area or to shop online, click here.

*You can find a Bed Bath & Beyond 20 percent off online coupon here.*

3. Kohl’s

http://www.kohls.com

For bath, kitchen necessities, and bedding, shop Kohl’s. This department store is always having sales and they carry a wide variety of bath essentials for your apartment such as bath mats, shower curtains, towels, and robes. Kohl’s also has lots of kitchen necessities you will need such as blenders, pots and pans, and silverware and dinnerware.

They also have room products as well, like rugs, storage bins, desks, and chairs and other furniture. To find one in your area or to shop online, click here.

*If you sign up for a Kohl’s charge card, you will receive $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend to use on any future purchase.*

4. Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com

For unique apartment essentials, shop online at Amazon.com. This online shopping site is great to use when you are searching for different products that are sometimes hard to find in stores, like special designed tapestries, wall decor or even things like bedding and electronics.

Sometimes exclusive online shopping sites have better deals on products than most stores, so at times you can save money by buying certain items online at Amazon. They have a college section as well. To shop online at Amazon, click here.

*College students can get Amazon Prime for half off ($49 a year), which includes free two-day shipping on most products.*

5. Target

http://www.target.com

For kitchen appliances, electronics and lighting, shop Target. Target is not only a grocery store, they carry many apartment appliances you will need in your kitchen like microwaves, coffee makers, and toasters. They also sell electronics you may need for your apartment, like televisions and DVD players, along with any extra lighting you might need, such as table and floor lamps, and even fun string lights as well.

You can also get all your cleaning supplies as Target, like disinfectant wipes, brooms and detergent/dish soap. To find a store near you or to shop on the Target website, click here.

*If you apply for a Target Red Card, you can get 5 percent off of every purchase charged on the card.*

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