College is not the time to “pack everything but the kitchen sink.” From kitchen appliances to office supplies, there are several items that you can leave off of your college apartment list. To help you pack more efficiently here are a few items that don’t quite make the cut.

College Apartment List: Things To Leave At Home

Kitchen appliances. — Even if you are planning on living in an apartment, you don’t need to bring kitchen appliances with you. Chances are your chosen college apartment will be filled with all of the appliances that you need to make your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Instead of spending extra money shipping appliances, once you are in your apartment you can see if you need to buy any additional appliances, such as a toaster or coffee maker. When the school year is over you can always sell these appliances or store them for future use.
Bulky office supplies. — Bulky office supplies shouldn’t make your college apartment list. Leave behind the office chair, desk, and boxes of computer paper. Instead, you can purchase any items when you arrive at school. Alternatively, your chosen apartment complex might have a business lounge that is equipped with printers, fax machines, copiers, and computers. So, save space and avoid the hefty shipping fees that are associated with sending bulky office supplies across the country.
Keep your air mattress and sleeping bag at home. — There is no need to take up valuable storage space with an air mattress or sleeping bag. When and if you have friends coming to stay over, they can always crash on your couch or use your spare blankets to make a comfortable bed. Investing in a comfortable, plush duvet and an extra blanket can be far more valuable and space-effective than bringing a bulky air mattress to college.
Leave behind anything that your roommate has already purchased. — If your roommate is bringing the PlayStation and stereo system, then there is no need for you to bring a duplicate set. With this in mind, make sure that you and your roommate have clearly established what items will be shared and what items will remain private, before you make the trek to college. Avoiding duplicate items can save space and keep your apartment clutter free.
Valuables items that you cherish. — While it is nice to have a few valuable items, such as one nice piece of jewelry for fancier occasions, college is not necessarily the right time to bring all of your valuable items. Instead, leave your valuables behind, so that you don’t have to worry about keeping track of them during the busy day to day activities.

With these “leave behind” items in mind, your college apartment list will have plenty of space for those must-have items that can transform your college apartment into a beautiful oasis. With your college apartment list at the ready and a new year awaiting, be sure to speak with a leasing specialist at The Standard at Knoxville to discover your next home away from home.