How to Choose the Right Size TV for Your First Apartment

July 22, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment can be quite a stressful ordeal, but furnishing your new place can give you a sense of calm and relieve your stress. An especially great way to tune out on your most anxiety-inducing days, of course, is to veg out in front of your TV. The thing is, smaller apartments…

How to Make Your Couch Comfortable for Guests

April 6, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

One essential piece of furniture you’ll need when you have guests over is a comfortable couch. However, even the most stunning couch could wind up being a little too stiff or a tad too cushiony. Below, discover how to make your couch more comfortable for guests in your apartment. Declutter your couch Your couch might…

Four Reasons Why People Live Alone in Two-Bedroom Apartments

February 15, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Often, two people will rent a two-bedroom apartment to enjoy adequate space. However, sometimes, two-bedroom apartments house not two people, but one. Although a two-bedroom apartment might seem like too much space for one tenant, some people do prefer this setup. If you’re wondering whether you might fare better alone in a two-bedroom apartment, below…

Preparing for Your First Roommate: How to Manage 4 Common Conflict Zones

June 18, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

For some, the word “roommate” is synonymous with “best friend.” For others, it’s “worst nightmare!” Surely you’ve heard tons of stories from both sides of this fence: great roommates and roommate horror stories! But don’t fear…it’s not hard to be a good roommate and to find a roommate that’ll be good to you. However, it…

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,…

Should You Work With An Interior Designer?

February 28, 2013 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

As our February design/decorating month ends we have managed to cover it all, from super cheap $50-$100 fixes to a $2,000 Ikea-furnished studio to bedroom do-overs and duvet giveaways, and even working with a decorator. Thanks to all who participated with questions and comments! (Ed.) Let me be honest. I always assumed working with an interior designer was something rich…

4 Tricks to Furnishing a Living Room on a Budget

February 26, 2013 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Looking to decorate on a budget? Our guest blogger Katie Holland (@hollandersauce on Twitter!) shares her best furnishing tips below. We’ll have one more great design post to share as part of design month before February draws to a close and then, come March, we’ll get back to our “regular programming” as we continue to…

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…