When moving to a new city or into a new apt, it's a great time to purge and re-think your decor. Since I moved across country, I took the opportunity to start over with my apt. (Let's be honest...I lived in a 400 sq ft apt for 6 years...I didn't have much) Below is my approach and some tips on revamping your apt life.
BEFORE
Create an inspiration board: Pinterest is your friend. (I'm sure the majority of you already know this) I could "pin" for hours on end, which I actually accomplished. Yes, I have a life. Make sure you are sticking to similar color themes and textures, so it's easy to focus when picking out furniture. Below are just a few examples of what I chose.
Focus on big items first: Couch, accent chairs, media center and coffee table. Once those pieces are chosen the details seem to fall into place. I started cutting and pasting pieces to see how everything would sit together. It's important to reference your inspiration boards while shopping. It's extremely easy to loose focus, so the boards keep you on track!
Mix and Match: I have a bit of an eclectic taste, so I like to shop all over. I stuck to sites like West Elm, One Kings Lane, Overstock, CB2 and Target. And don't be afraid of IKEA. It's easy to make pieces look expensive once they have been mixed in.
I can't wait to show my AFTER pics! The space is coming along, but will take some time.
Stay tuned.