From apartment hunting to decorating our new home, every stage of the process was an adventure.

And believe me, there were plenty of headaches along the way.

But first, our editors share their tips that made their first apartments feel more like home.

Person painting their home

Milles Studio / Stocksy

From cleaning, to designing, to even speaking with our landlordeverything needed to be divided.

If youve ever found yourself wondering where did all this dust come from, youre not alone.

And it’s actually easy to follow, we promise.

Jessica Nelson Design turquoise and pink living room

Room filled with moving boxes

Person holding keys to a new home

Kitchen island with counter seating for dining

Teal blue DIY headboard behind bed with white, brown and black pillows

Bedroom Decor

Green armchair with leaf-patterned wallpaper

Room paint supplies

cleaning products on the countertop