If you are someone who just moved to Australia or to a new city such as Sydney or Canberra, then this article is for you. We are discussing some of the most common utilities you would require in a household when you move into a house. It is quite common for students and young adults working in the city to rent out a place with their friends and are absolutely clueless about setting up their home. We are discussing some of the unmissable such as a bunker bed in your bedroom, a TV for the common room, saucepans and frying pans for your kitchen, hangers for your dressers, etc.
Set up your common and private rooms
As a student or as someone who just moved for work as a beginner, can either live in a working men/women hostel or find accommodation. Most youngsters prefer the latter due to the convenience factor. Setting up your place by yourself or with friends is one of the first milestones for your adult life. Look for plenty of seating arrangements such as a couch or simple bed laid out on the floor with pillows for an easier setup.
Another important provision is cables and power points which seem to be the life-source of all households, thanks to the numerous devices we own. Get yourself a power supply adapter that has multiple sockets so you and your friends can use them even when there are more people in one room.
If you have the budget, a TV with a Playstation or DVD player will be quite useful to keep yourselves entertained on the weekend. If not, your laptops and a bunch of subscriptions are far cheaper and easier. You can opt for bunker beds to save space and money in the bedroom with a study table that folds away in which case; you would have more space to move around. Mattresses that are inflatable or even the ones that can be stowed away are quite popular among youngsters.
Basic Kitchen Setup
If you are someone who eats outside mostly, then a kitchen set up might not be needed apart from the basics such as plates, spoons, forks and some saucepans to heat stuff. But if you prefer to cook your breakfast in the morning and catch a quick bite now and then at home, you might require a few more things. Get yourselves some frying pans as they are most useful and versatile.
A saucepan can help you warm up milk and other liquids such as soups and stocks. Get yourself a skillet or a casserole, if you are a pro in cooking. A few pairs of tongs and ladles are great tools to cook and handle food such as pasta. A toaster and a juice blender are another great utility one must not miss out on as this is something that can be used every morning for breakfast.
These are some of the basic utilities for your household as you first set up. These things do not cost much but are definitely an investment as you might not replace them for years. Plus imagine the money you save from eating and hanging out at your own comfy home!
