One of the most important aspects of starting out on your own is staying within your budget and living within your means. However, that being said, getting your first place put together can get insanely expensive, especially when your drawn to stores like Pottery Barn and IKEA. The trick? Keeping it simple and using what you already have! Check out these general design tips when getting started decorating your first place.
Choose a theme
Your first place will more than likely be smaller in terms of square footage, so choosing how you want your apartment to feel will play a huge role in your theme. Choose a color scheme to fit your theme and stick with it. These colors should appeal to the mood or setting you’re looking for your apartment to feel. For example, cool colors like blue and green will express a calming atmosphere.
Furniture Search
Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores, Craig’s List and EBay. Find pieces that will blend in with almost any color scheme and that are fairly flexible in terms of location in the apartment. Be careful of oversized couches that may only fit against one wall in your space.
Incorporate You
Use your color scheme to incorporate your own taste with accents like throw pillows, blankets and unique wall décor. This will help you to add color in creative ways if you can’t paint the walls in your new place.
Make Your Rental Your Own Home
Incorporating who you are into your décor is the main point of this post. Keep your home cozy and personal with the things you enjoy, like music and scents you’ve grown up with. Place family photo’s in frames and use them as wall décor. Be inspired and get creative with family heirlooms and don’t be afraid to give them a fresh coat of paint or tweaking.
Posted by: Taylor Ray
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