Hi everyone! I've been living in my one-bedroom apartment for a little over a year now, after staying at a youth homeless shelter, and since then I've adopted two kitties. It means a lot to have a place of my own with them, and I'd love some ideas for making it feel even more cozy and homey.

I'm still figuring out my style, but I think I like spaces that feel warm, a little eclectic, and personal rather than super modern or perfectly coordinated. I have some printed album covers, a Morrowind map, a maritime map that I drew myself, my PC and piano, some LEGO, lots of blankets, and of course cat stuff. I'd love to make everything feel a little more intentional and am happy to thrift more decor, and even rearrange everything.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions for the layout, lighting, wall decor, colors, or little things I could add! Budget-friendly and renter-friendly ideas would be especially helpful.

I'd also love to have plants, but one of my cats likes to eat every plant she can get to. Does anyone have ideas for displaying cat-safe plants where she can't reach them?

I'm attaching pictures of the space as it is now. Thank you!! ❤️