Video: It’s a thrill to have a place of your very own. It can also be incredibly daunting, especially if the most you’ve ever thought about home decor was the time you taped fairy lights above your bedroom mirror. But you don’t need to turn into Chip and Joanna Gaines overnight.

In this episode of Lifehacker’s Adulting series, we’ll give you some tips for making your space feel like you, or rather, a more sophisticated version of you.

"Hey, wouldn't it be cool if you modelled and 3D printed your apartment to figure out where all the furniture will go?" A tongue-in-cheek question from a coworker turned out to be one of the greatest nerd snipes I have ever fallen victim to.

If you think you need a big house to host a major holiday meal, you're mistaken. The spirit of the holidays is about being together with the people you love, and no amount of square footage can create that magic. You can host a Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas meal, even in a small house or apartment. You just need to get creative. These out-of-the-holiday-gift-box ideas will get you ready for a truly enjoyable event, regardless of the size of your home.

Most apartment floorplans aren't optimal; there's almost always some small area of wasted space. Maybe it's the spot underneath your stairs. Or an oddly shaped living room. If you have space that seems wasted, get more out of it by turning it into a reading nook.