Is Warm or Cool Lighting Better for Your Apartment?

June 2, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When it comes to lighting, you’ve probably heard one of the most well-known money-saving tips: Turn off the lights when you’re not using them. However, when your lights are on, they should set the right mood, and not all lights are equal on this front. Sometimes, you might overlook the best type of lighting for…

Four Fresh Spring Decor Ideas for Your First Apartment

March 23, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

It’s one thing to get your spring cleaning done, but a sparkling, dust-free apartment isn’t necessarily a home with character. That’s where spring decor comes in. As you open your windows for the first time in months and the sun starts to shine in for more hours per day, the environment in your apartment will…

Dos and Don’ts For Furnishing Your First Apartment

August 7, 2018 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the most exciting things about finally getting your first apartment is planning how you’ll furnish it. Your Pinterest boards are probably full of beautiful inspiration photos and you can’t wait to take your first Instagram selfies in your new setting. It can be tempting to run out and start buying things as soon…

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…

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…

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…

Embrace Your Stuff! Forget Minimalism, Meet Clutter Chic

October 31, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Move away minimalism, Clutter Chic is coming! There is a backlash brewing against the seemingly inescapable austerity of the modernist interior design trend. The minimalist trend is even starting to receive complaints as being elitist, classist, and the product of privilege. Minimalist living might not be realistic for a lot of people, for a lot…

How To Decorate A Pinterest-Worthy Apartment

July 9, 2017 | By Marisa AuthorMy First Apartment

Ever wonder how people achieve Pinterest-worthy apartment glam? Me too! So I spent sometime looking at the apartments people proclaim to be the most beautiful. Believe it or not, there are commonalities between all gorgeous apartments regardless of personal style. Here are a few inside tricks to make your space the next envy-inducing apartment. 1.…

Decorating 101: How to Paint a Room

March 25, 2017 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Emma Clark One of the least expensive tricks to change the look of your new apartment is to paint it. Just make sure you get your landlord’s permission before you pick up the paint brush… if you don’t, you put your security deposit at risk. Once you’ve chosen your color combination, bought all the…

Making a Home That Inspires Creativity

July 30, 2016 | By Contributors AuthorMy First Apartment

By Lily H. Valentine If you’re an aspiring artist and want to be more creative, it is absolutely KEY to make a space in your home that inspires creativity, brings about peace of mind and allows you to focus on your artistic endeavors. Having a personal space that will foster creativity is just as essential…