Your Five Most Popular Online Mattress Options

August 4, 2018 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

Even if you’re on a budget, it pays to invest in a high-quality mattress. Why? You’ll be laying on it a lot. Eight hours every day, in fact. So, invest in a good night’s sleep and a healthy back: get a mattress that you really like. Like much in life, mattress shopping has migrated online.…

Thrifted Furnishings — How To Furnish Your Apartment For Less

July 26, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

I am a self professed thrift store queen, and I hate paying full price for anything — including furniture. I’m the kind of person who sees something on the side of the street and tries to figure out ways I can use it in my house, because I love free items that much. My first…

Find Your Unique Apartment Style

July 24, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Modern farmhouse, mid-century modern, contemporary. I bet a specific type of apartment style comes to mind when you think about these terms. And while traveling down the Pinterest rabbit hole exploring the impeccably styled apartment versions of these styles can be intoxicating to say the least, it’s not always individual. Your apartment, especially your first…

5 Best IKEA Items You Should Definitely Be Shopping For Your Apartment

July 12, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

When it comes to shopping for your first apartment, there’s one place everyone knows to start looking, and that’s IKEA. The affordable furniture and decor giant is a must-have for new apartment renters, but with so many options, where do you even begin? While there is a lot to go around, here are some of…

10 Summer Decor Items Under $30

July 1, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

There is nothing that gets you in the mood for summer than a festive home. Regardless of the season, I love to buy a few little decor items every few months that make my apartment feel fresh and new. Keeping a rotation of small, inexpensive decor items is a great alternative to making expensive purchases if…

Everything You Need for Your First Apartment: The Ultimate Checklist 2018

June 26, 2018 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve done it. You’ve found a place, signed a lease and put down a deposit. Congrats! You’re close to living your new home, but you’re not quite done yet: you still need to furnish your place. What do you need? How should you prioritize? Our ultimate checklist 2018 is organized by room and shows your…

GIVEAWAY! Your Chance to Win a $1,399 Luxury Mattress

June 21, 2018 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Giveaway This GIVEAWAY is closed. Check back later today to find out who was the winner. To celebrate the start of the summer, we have teamed up with DreamCloud, a company that has developed the highest quality luxury mattress sold directly to consumers online, to give one lucky MFA reader a $1,399 queen mattress!…

First Apartment Decorating Strategy: Take Your Time

June 17, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Have you ever heard the saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”? The same thing goes for your apartment. Instead of rushing through the process, take a different decorating strategy and take your time filling your apartment and making it your own. There are pros and cons of choosing a decorating strategy, depending on your…

This For That: Furnishing with High-End Looks at Low Prices

June 3, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Do you have expensive taste and shallow pockets? There are so many beautiful furniture options at higher-end stores such as Crate&Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, etc. However, most of us moving into our first apartment cannot afford to furnish our homes from those stores. The great thing is that most styles offered from high end…

5 Places To Shop To Furnish Your Apartment On A Budget

May 24, 2018 | By Shea AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment can be stressful. From getting your deposits taken care of to crafting your to-do list, there’s a lot going on, and with so much cash flowing out of your bank account, the last thing you want to think about is how furnish your new place, but there’s good news. Budget…