![]() Nothing major – a photo frame here and there (Walgreens have a super cool app where you can print your iPhone or iPad images… Pictures of my family and friends have made my apartment more “mine”), some self-made artwork (in IKEA frames, which ranged from $4.95 up to $19.95 each), a couple of throw rugs and cushions (29.95 and under) and, of course, my 32′ LCD TV, which I was able to pick up brand new from PC Richards for under $200! IKEA also had these great white industrial stools for $5.95 that I use to pile magazines on, use as a side table and as a stool at my window workstation. I personalized the space by decorating in shades of white, fuchsia, charcoal and silver. I kept it simple with clean-lines, whites and silvers, to keep the space wide-open. That’s it for the bulky items in my studio. It looks somewhat antique to me and given its size and weight, I could not believe it was only $99! You guessed it – IKEA! I got a brushed silver/champagne toned floor-standing mirror. It also reflects light into spaces of your apartment that may be lacking it. Mirrors create false space and the illusion a room is bigger than it actually is. This gem was $39 and wipes up a treat!Īny interior decorator would walk straight into a studio and tell you it needs a mirror. I also often use this as a dining table or as a conversational table while enjoying a wine or coffee with a friend. I figured I could use it to store remote controls, some fresh flowers, a magazine and a candle – a nice homey touch. I picked up a fiberglass round laptop table that was the perfect height against my mini-couch. Great for storage, displaying, and of course – chopping! $59 from IKEA. I found a white 3-shelf change table that has become a multi-purpose unit right by my kitchen. Traditional kitchen trolleys just didn’t appeal to me though, so I improvised with a baby change table. Studio kitchens rarely have much bench space and I’m a bit of a chef at home, so this was a problem for me. Check out the Malm Occasional Table – $159 from IKEA. Instead, I placed mine under my window sill, above my radiator and created a workspace and decorating sideboard out of it. I bought what is traditionally used as a bed-end or over-the-bed occasional table. ![]() Big enough to sprawl over small enough to not become the eyesore in the room. I could have squeezed a couch in my studio, however I decided I was spending money based on the off-chance I would have visitors, so I chose an oversized one-person lounge chair. Being in a studio, space is paramount and bulky bed frames take up much more room than you may think and they tend to close the room in. I went for a box-spring mattress with stainless steel legs that cost me around $360. It’s no secret furniture can be one of the most costly expenses when it comes to starting fresh in your new place… But it doesn’t have to be that way! As I have already told you, I attacked IKEA head on (read about that here!) Here’s what I opted for to create my own perfect Manhattan studio apartment and what it really stung me: ![]() STARTING FRESH – HOW MUCH DECORATING MY FIRST NEW YORK STUDIO APARTMENT REALLY COST! ![]() How to Furnish a Studio with IKEA Products for Under $2,000 ![]()
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