10 Decorating Essentials You Must Own:
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1. Place Settings
Now that you have your own digs, go from paper plates to porcelain. Although bright, these orange plates can be used for casual dinners or fancied up for entertaining guests.
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Those beach towels may have worked well through college, but it's time to add a little luxury with actual bath linens. Just don't forget to have a spare set handy for guests or those days you don't want to do laundry.
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3. Framed Art
For your first place, you're allowed to showcase your college posters — just frame them first! Adding a frame will instantly upgrade your favorite art and add visual interest to your new "adult" walls.
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4. Bedding Fit For a Queen
Now that those long, lean, and awkward dorm beds are a thing of the past, celebrate with new bedding. Go all out with a fun pattern that welcomes a variety of throw pillows to mix and match.
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No need to settle on unflattering vinyl curtains! For your first place, pick a curtain with a fun pattern but in a neutral color. This way, they can easily blend with your decor and newly acquired pieces.
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6. Extra Seating
Poufs are perfect for apartments because of their versatility. They can be used as an ottoman, a coffee table (with the addition of a tray), or extra seating.
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7. Barware
Time to ditch the red cups . . . for good! Every girl's apartment needs a set of barware. Wineglasses are a good place to start; you can slowly build from there.
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8. The "Everything" Tray
A simple tray has so many uses: side table, minibar, or nightstand. Since they are rather small in size, they are a versatile first-apartment piece.
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9. Unique Accents
Finally, you can accent your first place with your own personal touches — not your roommate's. From sentimental pieces to quirky accents, allow your decor to showcase your personality!
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10. Stylish Storage
It's time to recycle those cardboard boxes. For extra storage, opt for grass baskets. They are a versatile option for any room that can store everything from magazines to laundry.
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Sure, you can welcome the hand-me-downs too, but with a little thrift shopping and this guide, you can stylishly furnish your apartment for less!
Kstylick Editor: Paige
