My new apartment!

Finally moved into a new place in Cedar Rapids... still unsure about living in Cedar Rapids but I keep telling myself it is not permanent, it's just a stepping stone. Moved to the North side of town (which I truly believe is the much better and safer part of town) and not have a huge apartment (gained almost 300 sq. feet) and a garage for only $65 more dollars a month than what I paid in Iowa City! So here are some before and after pictures of my new place... (minus pictures of the laundry room cause I do not get my new washer and dryer till June 2nd.

Before picture of my living room from the front door... (which I also love that I have a screen door on the front door) The living room had one wall that was painted an accent color.

After picture of the living room when all my stuff was moved in. It all fit perfectly so I was very happy that it worked out so well! Down the road eventually I will get a new love-seat since I am still using the one that Sarah and I used in college as well as a new TV and TV stand. Other than that I am set in the living room!

Before picture of my dining room...

After picture of the dining room with my brand new kitchen table!! YAY!! Finally don't have to eat on the couch!! Now all I need is to have people over to sit around my table for dinner! I also love my amber mosaic mirror on the wall behind the table... it's just gorgeous!

View from front door looking toward dining room and kitchen...

Kitchen and Laundry room before...

Right side of the kitchen before...

Right side of kitchen after... I must say I am shockingly surprised how quickly the cupboards filled up! Thought I would have so much more room but found that loosing the pantry that I had at the old place was equivalent to the new cupboards that I got so I don't think I really gained that much space...

Left side of kitchen before...

Left side of kitchen afterward... My oven seems ancient but I haven't used it yet so I can't say if it is or not..

Bathroom before...
Bathroom afterward...
Bedroom before...

Bedroom afterward... Still love my bed!!


This piece matches my coffee table in my living room but it works great for now in my bedroom for books and my TV until I get a house where I can have it in my living room.