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…

Furniture Shopping Online: IKEA Vs. Crate&Barrel

November 5, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Buying furniture online is challenging, to say the least. Obviously, it would be preferable to go to a storefront – check out the fabrics, colors, and textures; bounce on the mattress; sit on the sofa, and so on. Unfortunately, we don’t always have a brick-and-mortar storefront accessible. Even if we do, there’s no guarantee…

Thrifting for Apartment Decor- Where, How and What?

May 17, 2017 | By Dedreanna AuthorMy First Apartment

For me, one of the most exciting things about getting my own apartment was being able to decorate a space of my own. I’ve always loved finding a good deal, and thrifting is a great way to get home décor on a budget. Where? My favorite places to thrift are actual thrift stores (will vary…

10 Apartment-Friendly Picks from IKEA’s 2015 Catalogue

August 19, 2014 | By Audra AuthorMy First Apartment

Last month, I had my yearly Christmas in July celebration. No, I didn’t invite friends and family over for a big pre-holiday bash. Instead, my festivities were just limited to me and the mother of all apartment shopping catalogues — the yearly IKEA booklet. This year, their focus was on making your space fit your…