Furnishing your first apartment

interior decor/ with pocyline karani

After graduating from university, the urge and excitement accompanying the thought of moving into one’s own apartment or even studio house is unexplainable. Many wait with bated breath for that opportune time and when it comes majority are often unprepared, not knowing how best to furnish it in style.

True to itself, stocking your first living space can seem like an overwhelming task. However, it doesn’t have to be when armed with the tips below.

Often, many who chose not to live with a friend and costshare the expenses will find themselves in a square footage room far smaller than the hostel room in college or your bedroom back at home.

The 5”S” space strategy will help you organise the items you will need to furnish your new living environment. Before making any purchases, create a list of what furnishings you will need for the five action areas namely, where to sleep, sit, snack, sanitise and study.

Sleep

At least with a pint size space, you do not have to buy a lot of furniture. You can opt for futon beds as a partner for now because they are cheap and space efficient. Futon beds can serve as a couch by day and a bed at night. Look for a bright cool coloured material that you can work within other decorative pieces.

However, if the space allows you can opt for a bed not too large. Find and try out different brands and thicknesses of mattress to ensure a decent night’s sleep.

Sit

If you have enough space consider non-bulky couches. For extra seating, you can pick up a few folding chairs and store them in a corner until company comes. Padded slipcovers will transform those second-hand chairs from drab to fabulous.

Snacking away

That kitchenette can provide the services of a dining area. First identify appliances needed and how much counter space you have before you buy anything extra. If you can’t live without your coffee maker or food processor, look for smaller models. Once you move into a bigger place, you can buy that super-deluxe caterers’ version and resell your pint-sized appliances to someone else in a studio. Therefore, a bar sized counter stool and round table that can sit two people will fit perfectly without crowding the kitchenette.

Study

A computer table that can serve as home to your computer and study will come in handy in saving space and offering space to study.

Sanitise

In a studio house, often the bathroom/loo is the size of a rat hole. Avoid stuffing it with unnecessary items, but if without shelves, incorporate one for storing towels and bathroom items.