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Designing and decorating your sweet new digs is often top of mind when you move into a new home. However, the costs can add up. My boyfriend Dylan and I just moved into our first apartment together — and even though I wanted to make sure that it felt super cute and like both of our homes, I didn’t want to spend tons of money. Here’s how we took our place from empty and new to beautiful and ours — without breaking our budget.
Treasures from thrifting

Find zero-waste options
This tip will not only save you a considerable amount of money, but also keep your space toxic free and environmentally friendly. As a start, try swapping saran wrap for beeswax wrap, Windex for vinegar + water solution, and composting your vegetable scraps.Plants to liven up your space
Plants literally add life to your space for an extremely affordable price.I love going to my local floral shops and asking the staff which plants are the easiest to care for. Pothos, Snake Plants & succulents are all great starter plants for your home. Thrift some cute jars — and voila! An easy, cute home display.
Command adhesive is your new BFF
Since we’ve moved, I’ve been hanging EVERYTHING with command wall hanging strips. They are renter-friendly, and won’t ruin your walls. You can buy them in bulk on Amazon and use some light frames from your dollar store to create a cheap and chic gallery wall.
Buy in bulk
This is the time to really utilize your family’s Costco membership. We love to buy our quinoa, granola and tea in bulk and store them in glass jars. Not only does this save uscash, but the uniformity of the jars make our small kitchen look like Pinterest goals. For real. I love that these tips not only save us money, but we’ve also learned to be less wasteful in the process.