Graduation day is quickly approaching for many college students across the country. While some may be interviewing or have jobs already lined up, others may be less sure about where their future leads. Regardless, as dorms close their doors to non-students, these college graduates will need a place to stay by the time June rolls around.
If you are looking for your first apartment and wondering how you will begin furnishing it, don't worry! Here are a few helpful tips for making your home feel welcoming and stylish without tremendously cutting into your dwindling savings account.
Start with a new mattress
After spending years sleeping on uncomfortable dorm mattresses and bunk beds, you may be overjoyed at the chance to sleep on a bed that isn't piled high with mattress pads to cut down on discomfort. While buying a mattress and bed frame may seem like a costly investment, it's certainly one you won't regret. Though you may be inclined to purchase that latest plasma screen television with your graduation money, what good is watching a high-definition movie without being able to curl up in a comfortable bed afterward? You'll be glad you're waking up rested and refreshed when you trying to excel at your new career.
Visit your local furniture and mattress store around a holiday, such as Memorial Day, because most stores will be running excellent sales on their products. This way, you can get a high-quality mattress at a fraction of the price!
Within this category, you should also consider buying soft sheets and a comforter. Nothing freshens up a bedroom like new linens or a delightfully patterned comforter and will be a great focal point from which to decorate your room. Consider purchasing a duvet, which is easier to clean and great for colder climates. This will save you the trouble of not knowing how to efficiently wash your bulky comforter.
Look into getting a new couch
While you may love your dilapidated futon that survived for years in your dorm room, it may not look great in your first adult apartment. Like mattress shopping, visit your local furniture store for one-of-a-kind clearance or close-out deals or holiday-centered savings so that you can find an amazing sofa at the perfect price for your budget.
If you are not sure about investing money in a new couch, think about all the fun you will have inviting friends over for movie or game nights, where you can relax on a comfy sofa. After you look around and still believe that you can't afford the initial investment into a full couch, look at nice love seats instead. While they may be smaller, they still provide plenty of seating for your guests and are ideal for napping on after a long day at your new job.
Consider a coffee table
Though buying a coffee table may not seem like an absolute necessity, consider whether you can purchase a full dining room set right after graduation. Some apartments may come with bar seating in the kitchen, though others may have room for a dining room table. If you are not ready for that investment quite yet, start with a sturdy coffee table so that you can eat your meals sitting down, not standing over the counter. If you pair this coffee table with the new couch, your living room will look fantastic and ready for future decorations and furnishings!
Make sure to take a trip to Arwood's Furniture & Mattress, Missouri's LARGEST Furniture Store, today! We are a proud, family-owned business that wants to see you find the best of today's best affordable furniture to stylishly furnish your first apartment. Look no further than Arwood's, as we are the best place to buy furniture for anyone who loves the value of a good deal. Contact us today to learn more about our current sales and offerings!
