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Apartment furnishing checklist for living in Vancouver

Note in Vancouver, that usually the kitchen comes with the place, so stove, fridge, sometimes dishwasher, microwave etc.

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Bedroom

Bed
Blow up mattress
Mattress - Figured out which one, need to wait to get
Pillows
Bedframe
Sheets
Blankets
Blinds
Dresser
Full length mirror

Office/living room

Desk
Chair
Couch
Lamps
Blinds
Plants
Carpet

Kitchen

Basic kitchenware
Plates
Cups
Pot
Pan
Spatula
Forks
Knives
Spoons
Can opener
Knives
Scissors

Bathroom

Shower curtain
Towels
Bath towel - waiting
Hand towel
Kitchen rag

Misc

Basic tools
Screwdriver
Hammer
Broom
Dustpan

Can buy from shop once there easily, or have it already

Toiletries
Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Cleaning supplies
Sponges
Dish soap
Trash bags

Next steps

Get internet for your apartment:

Internet in Vancouver

Get utilities set up:

BC Hydro (Electricity) in Vancouver