Single Duvet Set, 13.5 Tog
Warm enough for a London winter, and easy to wash weekly.
Typically £8–£17
A short, honest list of what actually helps in a shared house, picked by the Kemson team from what past tenants have asked for. Room-sized, housemate-friendly, nothing you don't need.
Warm enough for a London winter, and easy to wash weekly.
Typically £8–£17Keeps the mattress in landlord-approved condition, machine washable.
Typically £5–£11Softer than the overhead light for late study or winding down.
Typically £5–£10Doubles your storage in a shared room without touching the walls.
Typically £4–£9Two is rarely enough, add a couple of firmer ones for reading in bed.
Typically £5–£11Matches the duvet set and keeps the mattress protector in place.
Typically £4–£9Handy to have a spare pair between washes.
Typically £3–£7Keeps an older sash window or door from letting the cold in.
Typically £4–£8One less reason to keep your phone by the pillow all night.
Typically £4–£8Basic hangers for a wardrobe that rarely comes with enough.
Typically £3–£6Useful for spotting damp or condensation early in an older house.
Typically £4–£8An extra layer for the sofa or the end of the bed.
Typically £6–£12Extra shelving in a wardrobe that is short on space.
Typically £5–£10Worth having in a shared house with early risers or late nights.
Typically £3–£6Keeps a bedroom or bathroom door held open, or shut, on your terms.
Typically £2–£4More sockets and USB ports than most rooms come with.
Typically £5–£10Keeps a warm top-floor room bearable in summer.
Typically £6–£12Somewhere for reminders, bills and takeaway menus that is not the wall.
Typically £4–£9Attaches to a headboard or shelf for reading without the main light on.
Typically £4–£8A cheaper fix than blackout curtains if your room faces the morning sun.
Typically £2–£4Keeps your shelf, and your food, clearly separate from housemates'.
Typically £5–£11Everything you need for cooking for one, without hogging the hob.
Typically £10–£22Your own set means never hunting for a clean one at dinnertime.
Typically £6–£14Check with us first, some rooms already have one provided.
Typically £8–£17A basic set that's yours, not up for grabs in the shared cupboard.
Typically £5–£10Keeps cereal and pasta fresh, and off the shared worktop.
Typically £4–£8Your own knife, fork and spoon, no more hunting through the drawer.
Typically £3–£7Check with us first, some kitchens already have one shared.
Typically £6–£12Reheats cleanly and stacks better than mismatched takeaway tubs.
Typically £5–£10Your own, so you are not reaching for someone else's damp one.
Typically £3–£7Fits a small kitchen without taking over the worktop.
Typically £5–£10Worth keeping your own roll in a shared kitchen.
Typically £2–£5Keeps food waste separate and off the main worktop.
Typically £3–£7Cuts down on bottled water and fits most bags.
Typically £4–£9Keeps a drink hot on the way to work or college.
Typically £5–£10A basic pair that is yours, not the singed one from the drawer.
Typically £3–£6Easy to forget until you need one.
Typically £2–£4Small set that covers most home cooking.
Typically £3–£7Keeps your shelf tidy and clearly yours in a shared fridge.
Typically £5–£10An easy way to cook rice or grains without watching the hob.
Typically £9–£17Keeps your toiletries together and easy to grab in a shared bathroom.
Typically £4–£8Two large, two hand, so you're never caught out on wash day.
Typically £8–£15For moving your things between bathroom and bedroom without a trail.
Typically £5–£11Slides under the bed when it's not in use.
Typically £5–£10A no-drill way to add hanging space in a shared bathroom.
Typically £3–£7Keeps the floor dry and safer after a shower.
Typically £4–£9Your own, kept in your room or agreed with housemates.
Typically £3–£7Cheap, quick to wash, and better than sharing.
Typically £3–£6Useful when the bathroom mirror is shared or steamed up.
Typically £4–£8A lightweight option that packs away easily.
Typically £6–£12Keeps bathroom waste tidy and easy to empty.
Typically £3–£6Worth it in an older bath or shower tray.
Typically £4–£8Keeps the glass or tiles clear between cleans.
Typically £2–£4Handy if the bathroom does not already have one fitted.
Typically £3–£7Extra space for your things without touching the tiles.
Typically £4–£9Worth having if the current one has seen better days.
Typically £4–£8A small thing that keeps the sink less cluttered.
Typically £2–£4Somewhere for washing to live before wash day.
Typically £4–£9An easy fix for an awkward or broken rail.
Typically £5–£10Handy for weekends away or keeping a bag packed.
Typically £3–£7For your room, and your fair share of the kitchen.
Typically £4–£8Quick work of crumbs and hair, without borrowing a housemate's.
Typically £13–£28Keeps washing contained on the way to the machine.
Typically £4–£8Useful in any room where a tumble dryer isn't provided.
Typically £6–£12A lightweight option that stores flat in a shared room.
Typically £8–£14Worth having in the house before you need it.
Typically £4–£8Worth keeping your own supply topped up.
Typically £3–£7A small extra that makes wash day feel less basic.
Typically £2–£5For the spills that do not come out with washing powder alone.
Typically £3–£6Cheap and worth having for kitchen or bathroom cleaning.
Typically £2–£4A space-saving option for a shared kitchen or hallway.
Typically £8–£15A basic bottle worth keeping under the sink.
Typically £2–£4Useful in an older bathroom, especially over winter.
Typically £3–£6Everyday basics that are cheap enough to replace often.
Typically £2–£4Worth having your own separate from the kitchen roll.
Typically £2–£5A quick fix for a room or shared bin that needs it.
Typically £3–£6Fits where a full-size board will not in a shared room.
Typically £8–£14Quick fix before an interview or a night out.
Typically £2–£4A basic pair worth having in your own room.
Typically £3–£6Keeps jumpers and throws looking newer for longer.
Typically £5–£10Keeps your phone alive on the commute, or when a socket isn't free.
Typically £8–£17A longer cable reaches the bed from the one socket that's free.
Typically £3–£7For older phones and accessories that haven't moved on to USB-C.
Typically £3–£6Cheap enough to replace often, no house drama over odd socks.
Typically £4–£8Simple basics, worth always having a spare set in the drawer.
Typically £5–£10A few plain layers that work for lounging around the house or laundry day.
Typically £5–£11More sockets in a room that never has enough.
Typically £5–£10Good enough for calls and music without the flagship price.
Typically £8–£17For a bedroom or kitchen without a built-in system.
Typically £8–£15Useful for video calls home or watching something while you cook.
Typically £3–£7Small enough to keep in a bag for London weather.
Typically £4–£8Saves on bag charges for the weekly shop.
Typically £2–£5A small thing that keeps a shared hallway tidier.
Typically £4–£8Worth having for cold floors in an older house.
Typically £4–£9Useful for a shared bathroom down the hall.
Typically £8–£15An easy way to keep warm without turning the heating up.
Typically £3–£7Worth having if you are moving from outside the UK.
Typically £4–£8For move-in paperwork, addresses and reminders.
Typically £3–£6For the odd button or hem, without a trip to the shops.
Typically £2–£5Useful in an older house if the power ever trips.
Typically £3–£7Our list above covers the essentials, but Amazon carries everything else you might need for move-in day.
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