This morning I set up the electric for my new apartment. Since I've had an account with them before, and because my credit was good, I didn't have to put any deposit down. The only set-up cost will be $28 + tax on my first bill. Yes! So, now I'm looking at my floorplan and trying to figure out how to set up my new living space. Here's what I have so far.I want to have a king-size bed from now on, so I checked the dimensions of the sleeping area vs. the size of the mattress. The mattresses are pretty much 7' by 6', which will fit decently. IKEA has a memory-foam pillowtop mattress for $700 with a $100 base, which, if I stack them together, will be almost a regular size height, even though I won't be getting a bed frame until (much) later.
See the little division between the living and sleeping areas? I decided to put a bookshelf there, as a sort of wall. The bookshelf will be open on both sides (no back), and deep enough so that I can stack books on both sides of the shelf. This will also allow me more space since I have a TON of books (once they get here, that is).
Here is the shelf I found at IKEA for $130. It's about five feet tall, so I can put some stuff on top. It was either a bookshelf or a japanese screen, and the bookshelf serves a multiple purpose.
I haven't decided what to do with the living area yet. I would like to get a little computer desk in there, if I ever get my desktop pc (which I should, because I paid for it myself).
As for the eating area, I might get a little table, or I might just get a couple of barstools, although the bar area is pretty narrow. I'm still undecided on a couch. I will wait to see how much more space the place has with a bed and bookshelf.
I still have no idea how much stuff I'll be getting back from Florida, but, I have Parker. Next, I would like my clothes and my books. If I don't get my artwork & knicknacks back I'll be kinda sad, but I can deal with that. The thought also crossed my mind - he shouldn't make any kind of stink about paying to ship my things, because I'm leaving so much of my old furniture there: a complete bedroom set, artwork, plasma tv, two bookshelves, a chair, bedding, an entire kitchen set including appliances, and more. I haven't talked to him about that yet, but if he brings it up, then I'll remind him of that fact. Again, if he's going to make an issue out of it, that's fine. I'll deal with it. I just want this nightmare to over and done with.
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