12 Things That Everyone Needs In Their First Real Apartment

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1. A shower curtain that isn't clear and plastic.

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Put your plastic sheet UNDERNEATH a nicer curtain — that way, when the plastic gets moldy, you can change it like a normal human instead of waiting for it to grow into an ecosystem.

2. A few nice-looking shelves to place your valuables on.

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One nice shelf will trick people into thinking that you have all that adult stuff figured out.

3. Lids for your pots that ACTUALLY fit.

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Because how many times are you gonna be the dingus that burns yourself by covering a boiling pot of water with a random plate?

4. A good set of knives that will last more than a year.

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Fancy knives equals fancy human. It's basic math.

5. Closet organizers that aren't made of flimsy plastic.

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This box is meant for a pretty princess, not a schlub like you, but a kid can dream, right?!

6. A cast-iron pan to up your cooking game.

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Cast-iron pans evenly cook everything. Think perfect bacon for a beautiful bacon, egg, and cheese.

7. Some bathroomware so your sink counter is actually neat and tidy.

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A ceramic cup is the perfect home for that toothpaste you've been milking for 10 months because you keep forgetting to pick up a new one at the store.

8. A key hook so you never get locked out because you left without your keys.

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One small hook could save you from sleeping in a 24-hour diner. (Maybe.)

9. A clean place to hang your towels!

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The layers of damp towels flung over each open door isn't really sustainable for anyone. (And we know how much you hate yourself each time you go and grab a musty towel after a shower.)

10. More than one set of towels and sheets.

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This way you're not sleeping on your weird, bare mattress on laundry day. (Look, it's OK — us too.)

11. Appealing seating options for your friends.

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These cool pillows might just make your friends forget about the holes in your couch.

12. And wall decor that requires a frame.

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Frames instantly make any old doodle look polished and chic. And, sorry, but that John Belushi "College" poster has gotta go.

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