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My apartment burned down a couple of months ago. Naturally, everything was destroyed, so I had to buy new everything. From the vantage point of literally owning nothing more than a cell phone and the clothes I was wearing, I got a pretty good look at what I truly value owning. And here's what I learned: everyone's apartments are filled with tacky clutter they don't need. Having nothing was actually surprisingly relieving. Of course it's impractical to have absolutely nothing, but living like a minimalist is refreshing. I have also done part time work as an interior designer for newly married couples reconciling two sets of everything. #Fabulous.

So, here's what I suggest you do:

• Throw things away. Declutter. Two of the nicest things you can have are a clean apartment and space. If you own a quesadilla maker, a grilled cheese maker, a garlic roaster, a bread maker, a donut hole maker, a cakepop maker, or any "as seen on TV" stuff, get rid of it. It's fucking hard, because you have that little voice in your head that goes "but wait, what if I want to use it one day!". Smack that bitch in the mouth and take out the trash. Guys: you don't need twenty-five cracked plastic cups with various restaurant logos on them. Throw them out, go to Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJ Maxx/Ross/Homotopia and spend $8 on a set of 10 drinking glasses. Fucking do it. Fridge magnets? Trashcan. Beer koozies? Throw 'em out. Collectable mugs/cups? Fucking dealbreaker. Get rid of duplicates in your kitchen. You only need one of most things--including pots and pans. Donate stuff, have a yard sale, sell stuff online--just get rid of the clutter. You should be able to see the majority of all flat surfaces in your apartment and most of your stuff should match.
  
  
• Avoid plastic. Nothing says white trash like cheap plastic cups and plates. You can pick up a full set of ceramic dishes--dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs--for about $40. Glassware--a set of drinking glasses, wine glasses, cups, and shot glasses costs around $30. I know it might sound lame at first, but use white ceramics. They look great and never go out of style. This is true for just about everything. Faux leather, crappy throw pillows, plastic lampshades are all out. Buy real furniture. No pressboard, no plastic: real wood, real leather or cloth. Invest in linens for your kitchen and keep them bleached.
  
  
• Keep your apartment clean. Get a coat rack. Put your shoes in the closet. The only thing on your kitchen table should be either a bowl of fruit or a vase with flowers. The only thing on your coffee table should be your remote control and perhaps a book. Nothing but furniture should sit on the floor. Get a valet box for your room and use it to store your watch, wallet, phone, and other daily essentials. Buy a hamper and then put your goddamn clothes in it. Load and unload the dishwasher every single day. Don't bother "dusting" if you have a six week pile of mail sitting on your counter. Fuck dusting.
  
  
• Make a memory box. Inevitably there are going to be clutter-y things you don't want to get rid of on the grounds that they're meaningful. And some of those things are going to be bobbleheads or "art" other sitarounds that you don't really need.
  
  
• You mentioned having wood laminant flooring. I suggest getting an area rug for wherever your couch, coffee table, and TV is. Basic is often better. A single solid color or a solid color with a border is usually better than a patterned rug if you're just starting out.
  
  
• There have been several suggestions for paintings in other comments. Paintings are nice, but I would also suggest getting a wall clock and framing some pictures. Depending on the accents in the house, it may also be appropriate to hang a thermometer/barometer. Make it personal! Framed pictures are also great to keep on your dresser or nightstand.
  
  
• Your apartment is probably lacking color. Specifically the colors red and green. Get houseplants. Spider plants, dwarf ivy, and snake plants are all relatively low maintenance. Flowers are nice but often expensive. Use red as an accent color--get red napkins, red placemats, a red table runner, red votive holders, or a red fruit bowl. Don't overdo it.
  
  
• Even if your windows already have blinds, curtains can add a wonderful touch. You can get shears, which are usually white and let in a lot of light--great for rooms that face north and south--and they match almost everything. If you get thicker curtains make sure they're an attractive color and you get tiebacks so you can keep them open. At your age and where you're living, valances--which are top pieces often added to curtains--are probably overkill.
  
  
• If your kitchen cabinets don't reach the ceiling, consider filling the space with greenery.
  
  
• Floor lamps are generally difficult to deal with. Consider installing overhead lighting or sconces for hallways--there are plenty of options that don't involve drilling or wiring and are relatively temporary. Lamps are appropriate on a nightstand, side table, end table, or curio cabinet. If you do get a torchiere style lamp (most floor lamps) without a proper shade, be sure to use bulbs under 50 watts otherwise they will be too bright. With more and more homes being built with ceiling recessed lighting fixtures, lamps are becoming more of a dimly lit accent pieces.
  
  
• Bookshelves are great if you're actually filling them with books. Otherwise they are a clutter trap. Shut it down.
  
  
• Be conservative. Many times less is more.
  
  TLDR: Your house will look crappy if you already own a bunch of crap you don't need.