{"id":20952,"date":"2021-07-13T11:42:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T16:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/?p=20952"},"modified":"2021-07-13T11:44:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T16:44:56","slug":"bedroom-design-first-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/blog\/bedroom-design-first-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"Bedroom Design Tips for Your First Home [2021]"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re renting your first apartment, you are likely overwhelmed by a lot of contradictory emotions. You\u2019re excited and happy, but you\u2019re just as nervous and fearful at the same time. It\u2019s difficult to figure out what to do first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among other anxieties, there is your desire to decorate the home to suit your tastes and needs. Given the fact that this is the first time you\u2019re doing this, chances are you\u2019ll have no idea what you are doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To save you some time and trouble we\u2019ve compiled a guide for first-time renters<\/a> on decorating and furnishing their bedrooms. Hopefully, it will set you off on the right path.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Walk in with an Open Mind\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When viewing potential apartments, you rarely have the time to think about decorating or moving some of the furniture around. You\u2019ll be focused on the price and the lay of the land. If you\u2019ve viewed a lot of places as well, chances are you won\u2019t be quite certain which room had the nice drapes and where the bed was facing the window.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When you finally do get the keys, don\u2019t barge into the space looking to accomplish everything at once. Unpack your boxes, settle in, and keep an open mind about your new home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Live in it for a couple of weeks before you start rearranging furniture and introducing your own decorative items. You want to get a real feel <\/span>for the way you use the space<\/span><\/a> before making any alterations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Always Start with the Bed\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The bed is arguably the only piece of furniture you need to have in your bedroom. Storage units are a nice addition, and if it\u2019s also doubling as an office, you\u2019ll need your office equipment too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, the bed is the crown jewel of the space, and it should be your primary focus when you first move in. Most rentals will have decent mattresses, but the one you end up with still might not be to your liking. It may be too soft or too firm, or you might be a side sleeper and just can\u2019t settle on the one you\u2019ve been offered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you plan on renting for a while or saving up for your own place, investing in a mattress can be a very smart move. You\u2019ll ensure you always get a good night\u2019s sleep, and you won\u2019t have to worry about shoddy springs or the sanitary habits of the previous renter.<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>hybrid mattress is a great choice<\/span><\/a> as it combines the best of both worlds by using foam and coils. They are soft, supportive, and usually quite durable, which means they should last for many years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not Much You Can Do About Storage\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The amount of storage that is available to you can\u2019t be influenced too much, sadly. You don\u2019t want to accrue a whole host of storage pieces that you then have to move with you every time. Hold off on investing in key furniture items until you\u2019re settled into a home where you plan to stay for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for your rented bedroom, try to maximize whatever storage you do have <\/span>with clever hacks<\/span><\/a>. Here are a few really useful ones:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n