Renter’s Advice and Resources
Coloring Your Walls Without Paint
· Jun 22, 2017
One of the biggest challenges of apartment living is trying to decorate your space without breaking any of the rules outlined in your lease agreement. You might already be perusing your favorite DIY sites for inspiration, but there’s a chance that your landlord will be less than thrilled by your sudden urge to redo your […]
Mid-century modern is easily the most popular decorating style of the moment, and it’s easy to see why. Our grandparents’ generation certainly had it figured out when it came to interior decor—sleek lines, a good use of space and color, and fun, fresh artwork. But when you live in a small box-y looking apartment with […]
· Apr 12, 2017
There are a lot of blogs, websites, Pinterest pages and more devoted to interior design. They seem to make throwing together a gorgeous living room look so easy. But decorating is a serious business, and even in a humble apartment, mistakes can be made. These aren’t life-changing blunders to be sure, but they might make […]
· Oct 29, 2015
If you’d rather live on your own than with roommates, you may be looking at studio apartments. One room living isn’t difficult, can be fun and will help you keep your ‘stuff’ level down. Here are some ideas. Up high and down low are your storage mantras. Hang shelving (gives the illusion of more space […]
· Oct 22, 2015
Being a renter definitely has its benefits. No yards to maintain, no snow removal in the dead of winter, and, if something goes wrong, you can just call the landlord to solve your problem. However, when it comes to decorating your place, this does pose some limitations as to what you can do to make […]
· Oct 14, 2015
If you follow design trends, you can’t help but have heard of mid-century modern – the currently hot look for interiors. An architectural, interior, product and graphic design movement, it encompasses developments in modern design, architecture and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965. It can be described as uncomplicated, with natural lines, contemporary patterns, […]
· Jul 27, 2015
Unless you’re paying an arm and a leg, rental apartments are often boring and outdated. While you dream of a full-fledged renovation project, living in a place you don’t own means you can forget about a remodeling project. Even basic things like painting the walls may not be possible depending on your landlord. That doesn’t […]
· Jul 14, 2015
Beauty is supposedly in the eye of the beholder, and lucky for those of us in tiny apartments, so is the feel of roominess. Here are a few tips to make your living area seem more spacious. We’ve said it before and we’ll keep on saying – don’t underestimate the power of a large mirror. […]
· Jul 7, 2015
When I watch those reality home makeover shows, one common theme is transforming tired old bathrooms into grand spa-like retreats. Looks idyllic, but really, who has that much space for a bathroom? Most of us make do with the small bathrooms our home came with, meaning towels, cleaning supplies, and extra shampoo are crammed together […]
· May 12, 2015
Is your apartment looking like last night’s pizza? Give it some glow! Brightening up any room in your home is a lot easier than it sounds, and it can be done on a budget. Set aside a weekend for you and your apartment. We have some TLC tips to make it easy, and maybe even […]
· Mar 17, 2015
