WELCOME! This is my home and I am so incredibly happy here. I fell in love with this space the minute I walked in and I’ve only grown to love it more and more each day. It’s my first very own apartment and I’m here now to give you a virtual tour! I’ve linked as much of the furniture and decor as possible. You’ll see that most of it is from Target, of course, especially the large furniture pieces. The smaller decorations are from either Target, TJ Maxx, or Cotton On. Though I wish I could say so, I didn’t stick to an exact budget - it was just too stressful. I prioritized quality of furniture while comparing prices between Target, IKEA, Facebook Marketplace, etc. Then, I considered the delivery process - ease, timeline, etc. Clearly, Target won the competition and I can happily say I got ALL of this for less than $1,500.
For anyone considering moving to the Minneapolis area and still apartment-hunting, if you’re interested in this apartment building, it’s brand new and has tons of beautiful units available for a very competitive price. Message me for details and I’m happy to share more information!
Without further ado, come on in!
LIVING ROOM
I live in what is now known as an “alcove” - it’s like a studio, but with a 3/4 wall dividing the bedroom and the living room. My unit is 589 square feet, which I’ve found is just enough for me, and the ceilings are 12 feet up, which makes it feel so much bigger and more spacious than it actually is. The gray couch, pictured here, is unfortunately no longer available at Target, but the link below will take you to the online page with several similar models within the same price range. The pink-ish chair is still available! In front of the chair, the circular ottoman is from TJ Maxx - Mom found that one for me, and I was skeptical about the colors at first (the gold legs bothered me), but I’m starting to like them now. Above the couch, Mom hung three of her original pieces, and I’ve linked her online store below if you’re interested in some handmade customizable artwork! Oh, and the string lantern lights are from Target, too!
This is my favorite picture :) For some perspective, I’m standing in the kitchen while taking this photo, and you’ll see the kitchen next. Don’t you just LOVE that chair?! I love that chair. I rarely ever sit in it, but I love it and I’ve linked it below. Right next to the chair is the bookshelf, which I was anticipating to look emptier than it does, but I guess I have more cookbooks and reading books than I thought. Not surprised. And on the other side of the chair is the side table - I’m extra proud because I set that up myself and it hasn’t crumbled to pieces (yet).
KITCHEN
I mean come on, how gorgeous is she! From where I am standing in this photo, the living room is behind me and the patio is to my left (the patio was also a huge selling point and you’ll see that soon). My KitchenAid stand-mixer was a Christmas gift last year and I haven’t gotten to use it much - I left in Minnesota because I was still living in California at the time and didn’t want to lug it on the plane or worry about shipping it. Alas, it’s now perched on my very own kitchen counter and it fits perfectly! Yes, there are dirty dishes in the sink. Real life, people. Those kitchen towels are a find from TJ Maxx - thanks Mom!
And here’s a close-up of my little teeny tiny coffee corner! I like it here because it’s right next to the patio and I absolutely love opening the blinds first thing when I wake up, just before I make coffee. It’s a simple coffee corner because that’s how I like my coffee. Right now I’m using a blend of the Caribou Mahogany roast and the Dunn Brother's Peru roast. As for the coffee maker… it’s okaaaay, which is why it isn’t linked (but if you really want to know, ask me and I will gladly share). I could have and should have invested a bit more into it, but for now, it does the trick and when I have the resources, I’ll spend them on a better coffee maker. The wall art is a few years old from Chickpea Magazine - I’ve linked their online store below and although you won’t find these exact pieces, you will find similar and just-as-adorable pieces!
As you can see, this is the other half of the kitchen. Plenty of counter space and fridge space for just one person! And I have a lot of kitchen stuff and I tend to also have quite a bit of food. That H marquee light is from Cotton On and was kind of an impulse-buy because it was clearance. Look how cute it is though! While the H might not still be available (I grabbed one of the last few), I’ve linked the online store below if your name begins with a different letter. H is quite popular, I guess.
BEDROOM
This is the room I spent the least amount of my awake time each day. I’m in here reading about a half-hour before bed and maybe five minutes after my alarm goes off (unless I press snooze… which is rare). So, again, I kept it simple. I opted for a queen-size bed because I knew for sure I could fit this size with a small nightstand and still have some walking space on both sides of the bed. I’ve linked the mattress below, but like the coffee maker, I could’ve invested a bit more here. I’m not a picky sleeper and I would rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one, so this one works for me, but I would recommend spending a bit more and testing out multiple mattresses before you make your final choice if you do have a specific preference. The bed frame I LOVE - I think it makes a simple room feel a bit more bold, but without being, like, you know… too much. It’s also from Target and it’s also linked below.
The nightstand is another addition I’m quite proud of for the same reason as the side table - I set it up all by myself and it’s a sturdy little thing!
BATHROOM
And now for the least attractive part - the bathroom! I don’t have a ton to say about this space, other than the fact that I’m grateful for a bathtub, a large countertop, and tall ceilings. The shower is from - take a guess - Target! My mom snagged it off the clearance rack, so I can’t imagine you’ll find this exact one, but it’s Target, so they’re guaranteed to have one similar sometime soon or at least another one that you’ll like.
AAAAND, THE VIEW!
I can’t pick a favorite part of the apartment… okay okay FINE it’s this. The view is, um, fantastic! Morning, noon, and night, I love sitting on the couch and seeing this in the background. I’m close enough to the city that I can make it to work in 15 minutes or less, but far enough away that I can sleep in peace each night, see some trees, and feel like I live in an actual neighborhood.
I could stare at this all day, and it’s Saturday (as I type this), so I certainly will :)
Thanks for taking the tour with me! I hope you’re able to find some cute, functional, and affordable furniture for your home :)