If all goes well I'll be moving out on my own for the first time this fall, so I've been trying to figure out worthwhile appliances and such to set my sights on. So far I've got:
- Rice cooker for easy cheap meals
- Cold brew maker (I do be drinking it almost daily)
- Sparkling water maker (any non-sodastream recommendations?)
Doesn't have to be kitchen stuff or even an appliance like the stuff above—anything helpful (and general advice) is good!
Plants, fake or real, to add a bit of color/life to the place.
Also hang stuff on your walls, whether that's art, shelves, shelves for your plants. My wife and I have been in our apartment for 4 years and last year we went on an etsy art print spree and it's crazy how much hanging framed art makes the place feel more lived in.
Stuff on the walls and rugs can also help reduce echo I'm pretty sure, which also contributes to feeling like a real living space.
Real plants help air quality, help create productive habits, and boost a feeling of ownership in your space.