The pressure of decorating your first apartment can be overwhelming, but thanks to people like Andre Robinson of By Design the process has gotten a little easier.
Robinson has taken his keen eye for color and design and built a lucrative career as a home décor expert. He uses his 10 years of experience in the interior decorating field to assist apprehensive apartment renters and homeowners with furnishing their spaces for maximum comfort and function, with minimal anxiety in the process.
“Take pictures of your space, know your dimensions of the rooms and where the entry spaces are located. Even if you’re not visual, your sales representative is, [so] you have to trust their knowledge of the industry,” he says. –christian johnson
1. I recommend the queen size bed for the first time space because when you upgrade to a larger home it will come with a master suite, and you can put your old bedroom suite in your guest room, and get a king size bed.
2. Go with neutral colors — whites, browns, and blacks because you can blend them a little easier. Introduce accessories such as pillows, rugs and art work to add color.
3. With your first apartment it is best to get transitional pieces so that you can use them in your next home. Cube ottomans for example, can be used as a coffee table or additional seating if needed.
4. Modular pieces allow you to add on at later dates. If you move you can just add to it so that you’re not spending money to replace furniture.
5. First timers should invest in clean line pieces with simple lines. If you keep the lines clean, classic and neutral it makes it easy to blend with other furniture.
