An exciting life event for many college students and young professionals is moving into your first apartment.
They may not be the biggest or most luxurious apartments, but they’re yours!
We’ve put together a helpful list of tips and ideas for decorating a first apartment you should try!
Your First Apartment’s Furniture
One of the most significant decisions to make while furnishing and decorating your first apartment is choosing the furniture. If you’ve got some hand-me-downs, those are always good to free up your budget for other items, but the primary concern is getting functional furniture for your apartment.
You may want a huge, comfy sectional for your apartment, but if you’re light on square footage, it’s probably not worth the real estate it’ll take up. Consider smaller, multi-functional furniture like ottomans or beds with built-in storage. You’ll quickly realize how vital having storage space is as you settle in.
Choose One Investment Piece
Amidst your sensible and affordable furniture options, allow yourself one investment piece. Choose one high-quality item that you can plan on keeping for many years and moving to other apartments. An investment piece can be a lovely dining room table, a luxurious headboard, or a beautiful dresser.
Consider choosing one investment piece each year to add to your collection so, after a couple of years, you have an apartment full of high-quality furniture and pieces!
Divide and Conquer
It may seem counterintuitive to divide your apartment more, especially if you’re working with a small one-bedroom or studio, but more division can make it feel bigger. If you have a studio, consider a rod and curtain to separate your bedroom and living space and design the room with separate areas for different tasks.
Cordon off space by the door as an entryway and divide the remaining area for eating, relaxing, or working. Even though it’s just a small apartment, it’ll make your entire space feel bigger.
Introduce Some Natural Greens
One of the best ways to settle into your first apartment is by getting some plants and flowers! Plants and flowers can make your first apartment feel cozier and like home by introducing more color and natural fragrances.
You and your plants will grow within your new apartment together!
Install Floating Bathroom Shelves
Decorating a small bathroom space in a first apartment is tricky. Floor space is in short supply, so instead, go vertical with shelves and cabinets. But, instead of dealing with cabinet doors and frames constantly, go with open shelving!
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Open shelves give you added storage off your bathroom floor and make your bathroom essentials easy to access. Plus, open shelves look great and add a modern touch to any bathroom!
Your first apartment probably won’t be your forever home, but it’s a fun way to hone your décor style and get creative with limited space! We hope our tips and ideas for decorating your first apartment help you make your first apartment functional, inviting, and stunning!
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