Decorate Like a Pro: Secrets of TV’s Biggest Home Design Stars

April 22, 2018 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re addicted to TV shows on home design, like Love It or List It, Fixer Upper and Property Brothers, you’d love to know their secrets. Even if you are living in a rental, are there tricks you can use to get your place to look like their place? Can you decorate like your favorite…

Guide to Furniture Shopping Online – Do’s and Don’ts

April 16, 2018 | By Nat AuthorMy First Apartment

Online furniture shopping stressing you out? Same. Let MFA help.

5 Décor Tips To Make A Small Space Feel Larger

April 8, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

Finding an affordable, spacious apartment can be tough. If you’re in a big city and on a student or young professional budget, chances are your place is lacking space. There may not be anything you can do to create more space, but there are a few tricks you can use to make your apartment feel…

Finding Your Decorating Style

April 1, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Decorating and styling your first apartment can be overwhelming and confusing. There are so many different styles and fads that sweep through the home & garden industry. Admittedly, it’s also costly to change your mind many times when decorating. However, being able to figure out your style before you start buying will allow you to make…

DIY IKEA Vanity for $50

March 29, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

I’ve always thought vanities (aka dressing tables) as something for the rich, or at least richer than a broke college student. However, this winter I was able to create my dream vanity for less than $50. At my new vanity, I start each day, sipping coffee and doing my hair & makeup. It’s absolutely dreamy! Table, $25 Linnmon…

3 Ways To Find Home Office Space in Your Bedroom

February 11, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

If your life is similar to mine, chances are you may need to do a lot of work from your apartment. Whether it be doing assignments for school, freelancing or bringing your day job home, you’re going to need a decent space to work from. A common dilemma that you may face is not having…

10 Worth-The-Build IKEA Items

February 1, 2018 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

IKEA is well known for its inexpensive furniture (and meatballs!) but that lower price tag usually requires some effort on your part. Depending on the item, you could spend hours on your IKEA item construction. In fact, the hours you spend building your IKEA bargains sometimes end up taking too much effort to make up…

Hygge Vs. Lagom

January 12, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

As a society we love trends, so you’ve probably heard the buzz words hygge and lagom floating around, but what do these words mean? Lagom was toted as the new hygge this year, however both words have very different meanings. Hygge Hygge, a Danish concept, (pronounced hoo-guh) was first on the Pinterest scene and loosely…

Mattress Upgrade On A Budget

January 4, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Your mattress is one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home! You spend about one-third of your life asleep, so you may as well try to make it as fantastic as possible. However, a mattress upgrade can be shockingly expensive! Something you may have taken for granted during life at home is…

10 Easy and Inexpensive Winter Decor Ideas!

December 22, 2017 | By Jessie AuthorMy First Apartment

Winter is here and you know you’ll start spending a lot of time snuggled in your apartment. Make your space warm and welcoming for the holidays and beyond with these easy and inexpensive decor ideas! 1. Display a winter wreath Put a wreath on your front door to add a warm, wintry welcome to your…