So, you’ve finally moved out of your parent’s house/dorm room/van down by the river and into your first apartment. Congrats! Now it’s time to make this place feel like home. But how do you do that when you’re on a tight budget? Keep reading for some tips and tricks!

Visit Thrift Stores

One of the best ways to find affordable, unique pieces for your apartment is to hit up your local thrift stores. You can find all sorts of treasures if you’re willing to look through a lot of not-so-great stuff. And don’t be afraid to get a little creative—a dresser can be repurposed as a TV stand, for example.

Keep an eye out for Old Sofas or Couches

If you’re lucky enough to find an old sofa or couch at a thrift store (or even on the side of the road), snatch it up! With some inexpensive cushion filling and new throw pillows, even the most decrepit piece of furniture can be made to look like new again. Plus, it’ll be much more comfortable than anything you’d find at IKEA.

Decorating your first apartment on a budget is definitely possible—you just have to get a little creative. Hit up thrift stores for affordable, one-of-a-kind pieces and don’t be afraid to put in a little elbow grease to make something old look new again. Soon enough, your place will feel like home. And more than that, you’ll feel proud of what you’ve accomplished and motivated for the next stage of your journey in this life.

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