Is Wallpapering Your First Apartment Worth It?

March 2, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Wallpaper went out of style for a while in the early 2000s, when everyone got hooked on neutral everything, but now it seems to be rebounding in a big way as people embrace creative and unique decorating styles. Is it worth it to wallpaper your first apartment? Read on below to find out! Are you…

Interior Design 101: Answers to our Readers’ Questions Part II

February 19, 2013 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

We hope you’re enjoying Design Month here at My First Apartment. We’ve been working with Kate (left) from Arranging Order, and have learned a ton about everything from smart looking storage to how to use area rugs. Check out Part One of our reader Q&A here, and read on for more great reader Q’s and…

Designer 101: Answers to Our Reader’s Design Questions!

February 13, 2013 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

As a reminder, it’s DESIGN MONTH here at My First Apartment! We’re working with Kate Marengo of Arranging Order to share tips of the trade, as well as show how interior design can, really, be quite affordable. Check out the first post of the series here. In today’s post, we’ve worked with Kate to answer our…

How To Personalize Your Pad When You Can’t Paint

August 23, 2010 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

One of the easiest ways to personalize your apt is to paint. You roll up your sleeves and, ideally, beg some friends to help. It can really light up a room, but sometimes there are reasons why painting isn’t an option. Either your landlord won’t let you, you already have too much furniture that moving…