ElizabethMB's Profile

K, I am in the same boat!! I'm 25 and moving into my first apartment, which is only slightly larger than yours at 340 sq. feet. I too want my space to feel grown up but still reflect my personality. I have decided to go with neutral walls and add color with my furniture and accessories. I have also bought many pieces that pull double duty. For example, I bought a wonderful old chicken coop at a flea market. It makes a perfect coffee table with storage for extra throws and pillows. Don't waste valuable floor space on lamps. I use a wonderful hanging light that provide a lot of character and doesn't take up real estate. I have learned that if you buy what you love, your place will come together perfectly.