Need the BEST ideas on how to furnish a one bedroom apartment on a budget? Here are 4 valuable tips & trick, and 15 budget-friendly product recommendations for you that'll help you finally settle in!
Furnishing an apartment from scratch is HARD! You're not sure what you need & don't need in your first apartment and looking at the price tags is even worse!
Furniture are extremely expensive. Especially if this is your first time researching & planning as well!
To make your life a little easier, I've dug a little deeper so that you don't have to!
I've collected the top 15 budget-friendly furniture ideas for apartment that are not only affordable, but high-quality as well! AND you'll also learn 4 insanely valuable tricks that helped me cut down my costs even more!
HOW TO FURNISH A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT ON A BUDGET
APARTMENT LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
01. Sofa
No matter how big or small your apartment living room is, there's always that ONE perfect choice of sofa! In this case, the Kitsco Gunnar 3 Upholstered Sofa is the best you'll ever get!
It's a convertible sleeper sofa, has storage & thanks to its basic grey upholstery, it's super easy to style and fit into any design you have going on! Not to mention its reasonable price!
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02. Coffee Table
I know, there are tons of different types of coffee tables on the market right now, which makes it SUPER hard to choose the one you'll use & love in your apartment.
However, there is one type of coffee table that is a perfect fit for every apartment & every size budget as well!
I'm talking about the Foundstone Karma Lift Top Coffee Table! It's relatively compact, so you won't have to worry about it not fitting into your space. But it provides TONS of extra storage space to hide your office essentials, clutter, books or magazines. The pop-up design also let you have a tiny full-value home office, or an extra surface to enjoy your meals on while watching TV.
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03. TV Stand / Console
If you've been doing your research, you might have noticed that there are conflicting ideas on how to furnish a one bedroom apartment on a budget, especially when it comes to TV stands.
Some people swear that you don't actually need a TV or TV stand, but if you're like me & can't imagine a home without a TV, then this idea is for you!
I LOVE the Mainstays 3 Door TV Unit from Walmart! It's simple, looks cute & for this price, it's such a great deal! You'll also be richer with a few inches of storage space perfect for linens, beddings, Christmas decorations, toys or books.
04. Accent Armchair
You might think that your space doesn't need an accent armchair. But let me tell you, it does! A proper accent chair is not just a purely functional part of your apartment living room: it's also of high aesthetical value!
Not only does this $169.99 pick from Walmart provide more seating for your space, but it also structures it nicely!
05. Accent Table
Whether you THINK you need one or not, an accent table is always a great investment! You'll be very thankful for yourself if you get one!
And no, it'll not only be a dust-catcher, if that's what you're afraid of. You can store important everyday essentials on them: the remote control, your glasses or pills you have to take in time. They're much more accessible & noticeable on a side table than on your coffee table.
You probably won't find a cheaper one than this $30 Target pick!
06. Desk & Office Chair
The living room is usually the room in one's home where there's enough extra space for a little home office! If this is the case for you, go ahead & set up a cute office space behind your sofa or in an empty corner!
This gorgeous, but simple desk from IKEA is the perfect addition to your living room - without ! Style it with this INSANELY stunning & comfy swivel chair from West Elm, and ta-da! There you have your own little office space on a budget!
07. Storage Ottomans
One of the most useful ideas on how to furnish a one bedroom apartment on a budget is to get a few storage ottomans!
They're both highly functional & aesthetic! Not only will you have one more seating option, but you'll also have plenty of extra storage for the stuff you can't fit anywhere or want to hide away from the eyes.
The Essex Storage Ottoman from Target is only $75! It's simple & due to that, it's a staple piece for every apartment living room!
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APARTMENT BEDROOM FURNITURE
08. Bed Frame & Mattress
You should prioritize simple, streamlined queen bed frames that are comfortable, high-quality and have neutral upholstery. Just like the Aadvik Upholstered Bed from Wayfair! Pair it with the Arviso 6" simple, slim, medium queen mattress for a good night's sleep!
09. Nightstands
Yes, you NEED at least one nightstand in your apartment bedroom! But two would be much, much better! More storage space, a more organized bedroom!
That's why I chose the Manor Park Wood Nightstands from Walmart for you! They're tiny and won't bother your eyes so much. Yet, they let you store your night routine essentials, your books and anything else you need to store!
And for this price, you get TWO! Phenomenal!
APARTMENT BATHROOM FURNITURE
10. Sink Base Cabinet
Bathrooms rarely come with enough storage! That's why one of the best ideas on how to furnish a one bedroom apartment on a budget is to get a sink base cabinet!
This $76.99 pick from Target is all you'll ever need, really! Not only does it nicely conceal an ugly open sink, but it provides you with just enough storage space for your cleaning supplies or body & hair care products! For such a low price!
APARTMENT KITCHEN & DINING ROOM FURNITURE
11. (Rolling) Kitchen Island
No kitchen island? That's a problem! Not only does your space look awkwardly empty without it, but you're missing out on storage opportunities as well!
However, the Red Barrel Studio 47.25" Wide Rolling Kitchen Island will save you! It's super sleek & stunning, the handles come with extra storage for condiments and more than enough cabinet space to store your kitchen appliances or dinnerware!
You can also move it around easily, which is great if you love rearranging your kitchen.
12. Round Dining Table
This gorgeous dining table from Living Spaces is such a staple piece for every first apartment! And it's super affordable as well!
It'll be the most stunning addition to your apartment, that's for sure!
13. Set of Dining Chairs
Complete your kitchen / dining room with this set of 2 velvet dining chairs from Target! I bet you won't be able to take your eyes off of them, they're literally super stunning!
It's also very comfy! The curved seat & the cushioned back provide for comfortable seating for two -for the price of one more expensive dining chair!
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APARTMENT ENTRYWAY FURNITURE
14. Drawer Dresser
Instead of a basic console table, you should prioritize drawer dressers for your entryway! This is one of my most recommended ideas on how to furnish a one bedroom apartment on a budget.
I just think drawer dressers are much more practical! If you get the Catrimown Double Dresser from Walmart, you'll have plenty of space to store your shoes, jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, scarves, anything!
And if decorated well, this dresser can make a great first impression!
15. Coat Rack
And last, but not least: a coat rack is also a staple piece! If you don't wanna store all your jackets & bags in your tiny apartment closet, you'll need something similar to the Alistar Wall Mounted Coat Rack!
The rustic wood will SO good in your entryway!
HOW TO FURNISH A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT ON A BUDGET | MY TOP TIPS
1. Try to get hand-me-down furniture
One of the easiest ways to furnish an apartment completely from scratch is to ask your family or friends -the people you trust - if they are any pieces that they're trying to get rid or if they would be willing to help you out! I'm sure a few of them will be more than happy to help you settle in!
And this is good for the both of you! You'll get a few pieces of furniture that are in good condition for a fraction of the market price (or FREE, even!), and they can finally say goodbye to those items, that do not serve them any longer.
2. Facebook Marketplace & a little creativity can go a long way
If you're a creative soul, you'll love this! I've found that if you know exactly what kind of furniture you're looking for, buying from Facebook Marketplace can go a long way!
There are SO good deals on Marketplace! Of course, there's a little competition for every item, the best ones get sold within hours!
I've actually got my two of my dressers from Marketplace. They needed a little makeover & some freshening up. But even with the paint & material costs, it was WAAY cheaper than buying that item brand-new.
3. Compare prices like your life depends on it
I know you're familiar with the struggle: you type "sofas for apartments" into the search bar & start looking at different sellers. You come across a sofa you REALLY love & you buy it right away! A few days go by & you realize you need a coffee table as well! So you another seller & see the worst thing ever: the EXACT same sofa you ordered is $100 cheaper.
This is a super common thing. That's why it's important that before ordering anything, you take a look at other vendors' and sellers' supply. You definitely don't want to pay more for the exact same piece of furniture just because it's on another seller's page! So take your time to do your research, you can save TONS of money this way!
4. Wait for Sales
Some of us have a crystal clear picture of what we want our apartment to look like WAAY before moving in. If that's you, I'll let you on a little secret!
Create a Pinterest board or Canva moodboard of how you want each room of your apartment to look like. Be very specific!
Then, try to find very similar items to the ones you have on your moodboard & make a list of all the furniture you want to buy. After that, you'll need to religiously start checking multiple sellers' official websites, because you'll only buy the items when they go on sale!
I know that this can take a long time, but again, it'll save you a good amount of money!
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