For newlyweds who are moving into an apartment together, unnecessary houseware is not always the most practical items to add to your registry. Instead of cluttering your new apartment with extra servingware, use your registry to upgrade to space-friendly and functional items. From new sheets to fun artwork that shows off both of your unique styles, there’s a registry item for every newlywed apartment. Let’s take a look at five of our favorites.
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1. Essential Upgrades
Let’s be honest—most of us are bound to have mismatched plates and worn-out towels from our college days. When combining households into a new apartment, register for essential upgrades instead of extra fluff. This doesn’t mean you need to register for everything—pick and choose which items are on their way out or could use the upgrade. A good set of nonstick pans is a fantastic investment for a newlywed kitchen, while a new duvet set and snuggly, higher-thread count sheets will last for years to come. If all else fails, register for a gift card to your local home good store where both of you can add upgrades to your home when the time comes.
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2. A Quality Compact Vacuum
Vacuums are essential for apartment living, but aren’t an enjoyable item to buy for yourself. Take advantage of having a registry to get the gift of a shiny new compact vacuum. Living in smaller quarters means your place is bound to get dirtier quicker, so register for one that will allow you to quickly clean up so you can get back to newlywed bliss. With a quality apartment-sized vacuum that can tuck into the closet or under your bed, you can clean with ease for years to come without sacrificing valuable space.
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3. Artwork
Moving into a new apartment together not only involves combining household goods, it also involves combining both of your tastes. Space in any apartment is limited, so register for a gift card to get bold statement art or frames for a fun gallery wall that shows off memories as a couple and artwork that’s special to both of you. If you both have a lot of artwork from previous homes, sit down with one another and filter through the pieces. Keep the ones that are sentimental or “must-haves” and donate those that aren’t.
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4. Versatile Furniture
Registering for furniture may not be the most obvious choice for newlyweds, but as a group gift, a new dining table or desk chair can pack some serious punch. Versatile furniture that can do multiple jobs and work in a variety of future homes is perfect for compact apartment living. Small dining room sets, for instance, can easily tuck into a nook in a future home or function as a desk down the line. No matter what furniture you add to your registry, use it to replace pieces that are starting to fall apart or that don’t fit into your combined newlywed style to keep your new apartment from becoming too cluttered.
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5. Newlywed Experiences
Instead of registering for clutter and items you don’t need in your new apartment, register for gift cards for experiences that you can share as a couple as you start your new life together. If you’ve moved to a new apartment in a new city, try out walking tours or a fun tourist attraction. If both of you crave weekend escapes, a gift card to wine tasting at a local winery or a spa getaway is perfect for curing the post-honeymoon blues. Registering for experiences will not only keep your apartment rid of items you don’t need, but it will be the perfect toast to the start of your new life together.
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