Your Guide to Online Home Furnishing Shopping

June 24, 2017 | By Sponsors AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored post. Even for those of us who love shopping and decorating, furnishing your first apartment can be a long and tedious process. Online shopping has made the process considerably easier by allowing you to shop from the comfort of your couch or while out on the go, but digital browsing comes with its own set…

IKEA’s New Stockholm Collection Is Stylish and Apartment Friendly

March 16, 2017 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The reviews are in, the votes have been tallied, the collective internet voice heard: IKEA has upped their style game. Big time. Building on top of their reputation for affordable, space-saving furniture for minimalist apartment living, IKEA’s newest collection (out next month) offers items that you’d be proud to showcase in your apartment, regardless of…

Our Top Picks from Pottery Barn’s Small Spaces Line

March 7, 2017 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of a small apartment must be in want of smart, savvy, space-saving furniture. Enter Pottery Barn’s Small Spaces line stage right. IKEA has long reigned as the place to find multi-purpose furniture for small apartments, but Pottery Barn is giving them stiff competition. Although less budget…

IKEA’s Limited Edition Sällskap Collection is a Renter’s Dream Come True

October 12, 2016 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

In the renter community, IKEA is an undeniable life saver. Sure, the furniture can be a serious pain in the butt to put together and, yeah, the furniture can be kinda bland (but that can be fixed with a little creativity and craft supplies). But, overall, the design and cost leaves the Scandinavian furniture giant without competition…

Decorating on the Cheap: The Pros & Cons of IKEA Furniture

June 10, 2015 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Let me just go ahead and make it clear: I L-O-V-E IKEA. I mean, what’s not to love? The stuff is great. But, even though IKEA has been there to save the day many a time when I’ve had an apartment furnishing crisis and very little cash in my post-college bank account, there are some…

How to Furnish Your Studio Apartment on $1,000

September 22, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

The big day has finally come — you’re moving into your brand spanking new studio apartment! You’ve been saving for months (even skipping on dinners out with friends and canceling your Netflix membership to save a few dollars here and there) and now you’ll gonna be out on your own and enjoying life in the big,…

$199 Standing Desk Giveaway!

August 23, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Sponsored Post. Thanks to David and Isabella for donating the giveaway! The giveaway has closed! Congratulations to our randomly selected winner, Maggie, and thanks for all who participated in the giveaway. Here at My First Apartment, you can always count on us to answer all your first apartment questions, to help you solve dilemmas, and to…

Decorating Your First Apartment with IKEA: The 2014 PS Collection

May 18, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When it’s time to furnish and decorate your very first apartment, many budget-minded renters head straight to Ikea for all the necessities. Cliche? Maybe, but there are plenty of good reasons why this store is a favorite among those looking to buy furniture for the very first time — their designs focus on saving space,…

Dollar for Dollar: Furnishing Your Apartment at Ikea vs. Target vs. Pottery Barn

November 15, 2013 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

When it comes to furnishing your first apartment, there is always a budget to consider. What you can get with your money is vastly different from store to store. A while back, My First Apartment compiled an excellent list that compared the cost of buying your furniture essentials at several different stores. As a self-professed bargain hunter…