Home basics

With the idea of moving to a new apartment sooner or later with my boyfriend looming in my head, I have started to think about the reality that will entail. Buying furniture that I don't have, decorating a space that is all ours; it's a little intimidating!

However I do take comfort in knowing that while decorations are nice, the bare necessities are what we'll really need. Thankfully, I know just where to look for good deals!

IKEA KARLSTAD Loveseat $479 $407

Serta Upholstery Sofa $538 $447

Dorel Small Spaces Sectional Sofa $693 $535

West Elm Livingston Sofa (Brushed Heathered Cotton, Caviar/Gray Haze) $1,299 $800

Overstock Simple Living Havana 3-piece Dining Set $200 $180
Sears Dorel Home Furnishings Console to 3-pc. Dining Set $180

Target Threshold 3-pc. Expandable Dining Set with Storage $190

IKEA LERHAMN Table and 4 Chairs $239

IKEA VITTSJÖ Nesting Tables $60*

Wayfair Sauder Original Cottage Coffee Table $88 $79

Target Threshold Parson's Coffee Table $160

Pier 1 Anywhere Square Coffee Table $350 $280

* I really, REALLY want to do this IKEA hack to these for a coffee table! I think they're gorgeous, and a bright, fun accent for the room that really doesn't cost much.

XO

Amanda