If you want to decorate with your favorite football team's colors, or with exotic objects from another country that you may want to visit some day, go right ahead. Your apartment can be yet another way that you get to learn more about who you are and what you want out of life. The most fortunate of men, be he a king or commoner, is he whose welfare is assured in his own home. Goethe - Take care of the basics so that you can enjoy your home. That means taking care of yourself financially, keeping your bills paid and your debt well under control.
Personal safety is important, too.
Make sure the path to your home is well-lit and the locks on your doors are bolted tight. Keep a list of emergency numbers handy. Get to know your neighbors, so that you are aware of any unusual or suspicious activity. Let a man behave in his own house as a guest. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Treat your things with respect.