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Should You Work With An Interior Designer?
February 28, 2013 – 6:45 pm | No Comment
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As our February design/decorating month ends we have managed to cover it all, from super cheap $50-$100 fixes to a $2,000 Ikea-furnished studio to bedroom do-overs and duvet giveaways, and even working with a decorator. Thanks to all who …

Zainab Continues Decorating Her First Apartment in Austin
February 27, 2013 – 10:04 pm | No Comment
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Austin is an amazing city. Having only lived in large sprawling metros before, it’s lovely to live in a place where you can walk around, where you have interesting neighborhoods, culture, and so much to …

Designer 101: Answers to Our Reader’s Design Questions!
February 13, 2013 – 9:23 pm | No Comment
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As a reminder, it’s DESIGN MONTH here at My First Apartment! We’re working with Kate Marengo of Arranging Order to share tips of the trade, as well as show how interior design can, really, be …

Giveaway: Win New Duvet Set From Crane & Canopy
February 5, 2013 – 4:02 pm | 25 Comments
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WE HAVE A WINNER!  Our randomly selected winner of a Crane and Canopy duvet of her choice is Becky who added a burst of color to her bedroom with new gorgeous, super affordable curtains from …

Ask a Designer: Interior Design 101
February 1, 2013 – 12:33 pm | 7 Comments
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This February, we’re focusing on interior design to help you turn your new apartment into a cozy home you’ll love. Since not all of us are design wizards, we’ll be working with Chicago interior designer Kate Marengo …

Alexandra’s One Big IKEA Shopping Spree Gets Her Studio Furnished!
January 31, 2013 – 9:53 pm | 3 Comments
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Just when you thought the hard work had all been done – you’ve found a place, negotiated with the landlord, signed the lease and collected the keys – you open the doors to nothing more …

Starting to Decorate and Furnish Your First Apartment
January 21, 2013 – 7:16 pm | 2 Comments
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We’d all love to have Martha Stewart’s living room … a splash of color here, a nice piece of  furniture over there …  but for those of us without Ms. Stewart’s experience and budget, decorating …

Decorating with Roommates
January 7, 2013 – 8:51 pm | No Comment
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Your home is a reflection of you. The color tells us about your character, the many accessories tell us about your interests, and the positioning tells us about your thoughts. Decorating with roommates can make …

Reader Tips: Turn Your Apartment Into A Home
September 12, 2012 – 9:11 pm | No Comment
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A couple of  weeks ago, we ran a post calling for reader tips for how to make your first apartment feel like a home. We got some GEM advice. To make sure you saw all …

Using Curtains as a Room Divider
August 18, 2012 – 9:05 pm | 5 Comments
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Whether you want to create a private escape away from roommates, or just want to designate a living area away from your sleeping area, how to divide your space is often one of the first …