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What's one thing I can get/do to make my first "adult" apartment a bit nicer? (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by RION@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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Move in is the next few weeks. I've lived on my "own" (roommate I never interacted with) for a couple months my last semester of college, but that was a temporary setup whereas I'm hopefully moving out for good this time.

Bear in mind that the place has window/wall A/C and electric heating.

Things I'm already considering:

Drain guard
Bidet
Cold brew coffee maker
Rice cooker
Space heater? I'd like to keep the temp largely down during the winter to save money while warming up the part of the place I'm in
Key for washer/dryer

Things I already have:

Most furniture
Air fryer
Seltzer water thingy
Meal prep containers

General advice is also welcome!

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[–] Ithorian@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (8 children)

If you're into it plants can make really nice cheap decorations and add a feel of life to the place.

[–] RION@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago (7 children)

I like plants—any specific recommendations?

[–] Crucible@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

Others have mentioned Sansevieria and pothos, I'd add spider plants (chlorophytum comosum) are very low maintenance and you can probably get a baby for free from somebody who has a mother plant. Also ZZ plants (zamioculcas zamifolia) because they don't require much light and can go longer without watering so their placement can be more flexible.

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