15 Dec Furnishing Your First 1 Bedroom Apartment Rental on a Budget
If you’re considering renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Kamloops and you’re a first-time renter, furnishing your new home may be challenging, but it can be fun and exciting. The furniture you choose now will likely follow you to future homes, so it’s important to take your time and choose wisely.
We’ve created a shopping list for you below. Download the Excel spreadsheet.
In the left column, you’ll see furniture, furnishings and housewares listed by room. In the “Budget” column, enter your budget for the item. The prices we’ve entered are estimates for second-hand purchases, however you can probably find lower prices and sometimes freebies in online classifieds.
In the “Where to Buy” column, we’ve listed some reliable local resources for low-cost furniture, furnishings, and housewares, including: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, dollar stores, drug stores and Canadian Tire. Buying locally contributes to the Kamloops economy and buying second-hand has less environmental impact than buying new, although as a last resort, there’s no shame in buying from Amazon or other retailers.
| Furniture, Furnishings and Housewares | Budget | Where to Buy |
| Living Room | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist | |
| Couch | $75 | |
| Armchair | $50 | |
| Occasional chair | $50 | |
| Ottoman | $40 | |
| Coffee table | $30 | |
| Side table(s) | $30 | |
| Floor lamp | $50 | |
| Table lamp | $25 | |
| TV stand or entertainment cabinet | $125 | |
| Area rug | $100 | |
| Throw pillows | $50 | |
| Bookshelf | $75 | |
| Wall art | $100 | |
| Kitchen | ||
| Cookware: pots, frying pan, baking sheet, mixing bowls, cutting board | $150 | Dollar store |
| Cutlery and utensils: knives, forks, teaspoons, soup spoons, ladle, spatula, tongs, measuring cups and spoons, oven mitts, can opener. | $75 | Dollar store |
| Coffee maker | $50 | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist |
| Coffee cups and water glasses | $25 | Dollar store |
| Juice pitcher | $25 | Dollar store |
| Microwave if needed. 1 bedroom apartments at McGill Ridge come with a microwave | $50 | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist |
| Dish soap, dishwasher detergent, spray cleaner, sponges and scrubbers, dish towels and cloths, trash can and bags, compost bags | $75 | Drugstore, dollar store |
| Food storage containers | $30 | Dollar store |
| Bedroom | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist | |
| Bed frame | $100 | |
| Mattress, mattress protector | $30 | |
| Fitted sheets, top sheets, pillows | $150 | |
| Comforter or blankets | $100 | |
| Dresser with drawers | $75 | |
| Hangers, closet organizer, shoe storage | $75 | |
| Bedside lamps | $35 | |
| Bedside area rug(s) | $100 | |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bath towels, hand towels, cloths | $75 | Dollar store, Amazon |
| Shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toothpaste and brush caddy, basic first aid kit | $30 | Drugstore |
| TP, toilet plunger and brush | $30 | Dollar store |
| Bathmat | $30 | Dollar store, Amazon |
| Trash can | $25 | Dollar store, Amazon |
| Laundry & Cleaning | ||
| Detergent, fabric softener or dryer sheets | $15 | Drugstore |
| Laundry hamper | $30 | Dollar store, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace |
| Small collapsible clothes drying rack | $40 | Amazon |
| Iron and ironing board | $50 | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist |
| Spray cleaner (bleach or natural disinfectant spray) | $10 | Drugstore, supermarket |
| Broom, dustpan, sponge mop, dust cloths or feather duster | $40 | Dollar store, drugstore, supermarket |
| Deck or Balcony | ||
| Outdoor coffee table | $50 | Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Canadian Tire |
| Outdoor chairs | $50 |
Rent a 1 Bedroom Apartment at McGill Ridge
McGill Ridge Apartments is a modern apartment community located in Kamloops just steps from Thompson Rivers University. Apartment amenities include in-suite washer-dryer, stainless-steel appliances, plank flooring, deck or balcony, and a personal storage locker. View 1 bedroom apartment layouts and pricing.
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