Pros and Cons: Headboard vs. No Headboard

April 15, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

When setting up and decorating your first apartment, is it worth investing in a headboard? It’s a feature you see on most beds, and it’s not purely decorative – it actually serves some practical purposes. You might have had a headboard on your bed growing up, but is one really necessary? Read on below to…

Which Bed Size is Best for Your Apartment?

January 26, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Many apartment dwellers make the most out of a smaller space by choosing a compact bed. Although this approach is certainly great for freeing up apartment space, if you want to sleep comfortably, you shouldn’t choose a bed that’s too small. There are several factors that come into play when choosing a bed that fits…

Seven Questions About Apartment Space That Aren’t Square Footage

October 19, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Based on your preferences and lifestyle, you will need a certain amount of space in your apartment. While hunting for your new apartment, you might wonder just how much (or how little) square footage you’ll need. But sometimes, it’s not all about the amount of space you have. Here are seven questions about apartment space…

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…

Furniture Essentials & Extras For Your First Place

April 30, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Furniture is a huge first apartment expense…but what do you really NEED? Instead of splurging on everything, check out these furniture essentials and extras to make smart decisions and save money where possible! Furniture Essentials Living Room Sofa / futon/ large seating Chair (guests!) Coffee Table Lamp Bedroom Mattress/Box spring Lamp Bedding – sheets, comforter/quilt,…

Giveaway: Win New Duvet Set From Crane & Canopy

February 5, 2013 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

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 Century 21. Congratulations Becky, we’ll email you with the directions to claim your prize. Thanks to all who shared their…

Furnishing Your Apartment for $2000 or Less

July 31, 2011 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed our past posts detailing our suggestions for furnishing your apartment for $500 and $1000. Today’s post, the last in our series, is for the big spender – with $2000 in his/her apartment piggy bank. At this budget level, you can afford stuff that is worth moving to your next place and maybe the…