Decorating
Using Oriental Elements in Your Décor
· Feb 27, 2014
If you are battling with decorating your apartment, you might want to consider a look east to the decorating habits in China, Japan and Korea. Oriental design elements are all about simplicity and minimalism – perfect for when you are faced with white walls, small rooms and not a lot of decorating leeway. An Oriental […]
Having all the best accessories and just the right rug can certainly make an apartment cozy and enjoyable to live in, but are any of those things the key to apartment living? Being on the latest trend is one thing, but walking from desk to fridge with minimal bumping of tabletop corners and toppling the […]
· Feb 19, 2014
Living in an apartment means you quickly get creative when it comes to making the most of every inch of space. Hidden storage, double-duty furniture and decorating with useful items all suddenly become things you think about. And let’s face it, some apartments have some unsightly elements that you just don’t like but can’t do […]
· Feb 13, 2014
Nearly every apartment is painted white. And often the option to change that is not an option you have. Instead of being disappointed or bored, embrace your white walls – think of them as a blank canvas in which to do some artistic decorating. Here are some ideas. White walls can makes a room look […]
· Feb 5, 2014
It is sometimes difficult to find unique ways to remember your travels and incorporate those into your home when thinking of décor. When thinking of how to bring your trips in and make them personalized, many of our minds just go to a photo book or maybe a tourist shirt from that location. While a […]
· Jan 22, 2014
New Year, new look to the apartment? If you’re thinking the home could use a little freshening up this year, we’ve got some tips for you. What’s hot/what’s not for home decorating in 2014? Is blue the new black? Seems this azure shade is going to be the hot interior color for this year. While […]
· Dec 30, 2013
Trunks in the home have made a comeback in the last several years and having an original, unique one adds great depth to the home. Although some people may see ‘vintage’ as old, this is not the case especially with trunks. They used to be used as luggage but now being too clunky, many have […]
· Dec 24, 2013
Congratulations! You’ve just signed the rental agreement on your first apartment! Now comes the most important part (after packing, moving and unpacking!) decorating! Many people often think of an apartment as temporary and don’t put it in much effort to decorate it. While you can’t rip out the ugly bathtub or put in a gleaming […]
· Dec 17, 2013
Decorating a rental doesn’t have to be impersonal or boring. There are many ways you can use your design chops to create personalized spaces that don’t involve violating your rental agreement. These ideas are portable, changeable and affordable. So without breaking the bank you can give your room some pizzazz, and when you are in […]
· Dec 5, 2013
Decorating can be difficult and expensive, to say the least. Deciding what kind of style you want, the most important items to purchase, and where to put things can take months to years and can be very frustrating. However, there are many common items around your house that while not traditionally used for décor, can […]
· Oct 28, 2013