First Apartment

Single-story house with light blue siding, manicured lawn, shrubs, and pink flowers in front yard.

6 Products Everyone Should Buy for Their First Home, According to Reddit Home Projects

Do you have them all?

Megan Baker Detloff

Nov 20, 2024

The Controversial Housewarming Ritual You’re Missing Out On Life

It’s the equal opportunity celebration you’ve been looking for.

Fabienne Ayina

Oct 17, 2024

11 Must-Haves for a College Student or Grad’s First Adult Apartment

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Here’s everything you need for getting settled in your new space.

Sarah Lyon

Jun 28, 2023

The Double-Duty Storage Solutions Every College Student Needs In Their First Apartment (They’re Stylish, Too!)Organizing

Both sleek and stylish.

Alyssa Longobucco

Jun 10, 2022

10 Stylish Decor Swaps to Take Your First Apartment to the Next Level

Shopping

Make your new place feel like home.

Alyssa Longobucco

May 25, 2022

6 Lessons on Living Alone from Women Who Have Done It Life

How to grow into your own, in your own space.

Kara Nesvig

Mar 9, 2022

10 Ways to Keep Falling in Love with Your Apartment

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With a couple of simple strategies and mindset shifts, you can make sure your apartment feels like home for the long haul.

Ashley Abramson

Mar 6, 2022

32 Practical Tips for Anyone Decorating Their First Apartment

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Covering everything from how to make your new home work for you to how to make your new home look like you.

Avery Matera

Mar 6, 2022

B&A: You'll Swoon Over This $125 (!) Rental-Friendly (!!) Bathroom Makeover

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It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

Alison Goldman

Mar 5, 2022

8 Brilliant Layout Hacks from Apartment Therapy House Tours

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With any space, it’s tricky to figure out the perfect layout. But when it’s your first apartment? That takes tricky to a whole new level.

Shagun Khare

Mar 5, 2022

7 Under-the-Radar Shopping Resources for Decorating on a Budget

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Want to expand your options?

Avery Matera

Mar 4, 2022

10 Interior Design Terms That Will Help You Be a Savvier Buyer

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A basic understanding of certain common design terms can help you choose pieces you’ll adore for years to come (all while hopefully saving you some cash in the process).

Ashley Abramson

Mar 4, 2022

10 Apartment Therapy Staffers Share the Piece They Bought for Their First Place — and Still Own

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Plus, the practical and stylish ways they use those pieces now!

Sarah Everett

Mar 4, 2022

8 Interior Design Options for Every Budget and Level of Comfort

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From free online offerings to custom consultations.

Avery Matera

Mar 3, 2022

The Biggest Mistake People Make When Decorating Their First Apartment

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When you move into your very first apartment, you have a to-do list approximately 1,000 feet long. But when it comes to one task on that list, the best thing you can do just might be holding off.

Shagun Khare

Mar 3, 2022

How to Budget for Decorating Your First Apartment Life

The reality is, no matter how much or how little money you have to spend when decorating your first apartment, planning out your overall budget from the get-go is a must. Here, experts explain how to do so in a way you can easily stick to.

Avery Matera

Mar 3, 2022

How to Discover (and Name!) Your Interior Design Style

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You want your first apartment to feel like you — but that’s quite a daunting task if you’ve never been responsible for decorating a home before!

Avery Matera

Mar 2, 2022

10 Things Every First Apartment Needs

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Experts’ ideas for what your first apartment must have so that it's a stylish, comfortable, and functional haven for you.

Shagun Khare

Feb 28, 2022