As you decorate your apartment, you have to buy things that you will like for years to come, because furniture isn't something most people can buy as the seasons change. Despite the fact that many of us just graduated college, we have to put our hs and college decorating sense away, and learn how to have a more mature decorating sense.
- Get a neutral sofa. As the seasons change, and styles go in and out of fashion, simply change your throw pillows. If anything, buy inexpensive slip covers. I'm purchasing the below sofa and matching chaise lounge from IKEA in the next few months. IKEA also has slip covers that go with their furniture.
- Get a comfortable ottoman! It can be used as a comfy place to rest your feet, and also as a coffee table.
- If you get a rug, get one that is big enough! Most apartments have carpeted floors, but if you are lucky enough to have wood floors, a nice rug is a great accent. But make sure it is big enough to go under all of the furniture. The room will look more pulled together!
- Make a conversation area! Arrange your seating to face each other, and not just your TV. If you don't have a lot of room, arrange the main pieces towards the tv, and one or two beside the TV. It would be best to have an entertainment center that can close.
- Hire a designer! It is a waste of money to make mistakes. But if you don't have a lot of money, recruit a friend! With this economy most interior designers aren't getting a lot of business. So you may be able to get a friend to do it for a small fee.
- Get a round dining room table! These are more inviting, and they also take up less space in a small apartment.
- Get a big mirror! It gives your room the allusion more space!
- Get double use pieces! Buy pieces that can be used for decoration and storage! Old suitcases are great for this, as well as many ottomans!
This is an article found in March 2009 Cosmopolitan. My favorite magazine!
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