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Using Mirrors to Create Space

Monday, April 20th, 2009

You may not be able to add another room to a small apartment, but you can create the appearance of more room with a carefully placed mirror. The reflection of your room can get you thinking that you really have double the square footage than you actually do — it may not be there, but your mental perception of the space seen in a mirror can make a small apartment seem less cramped.

Interior designer Michelle Rohrer-Lauer has 25 years of experience…

Summer Celebrations: Utilizing Your Apartment’s Recreational Facilities

Friday, November 20th, 2009

If you’re looking to make use of the amenities available with your apartment, especially during the summer, consider using your your complex’s recreational facilities. Your apartment complex’s recreational facility is an excellent place to host a large party or gathering that wouldn’t necessarily fit in a small apartment setting. Ready to begin planning? Not only is the process of using your apartment’s recreational facilities simple, it opens up options for your summer party plans.Make the Reservation First

When you’re looking to…

Wine Storage Solutions for Small Spaces

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Wine collectors spend a lot of time thinking about wine storage as part of their overall strategy for finding, keeping and drinking their favorites. But some of the most traditional wine storage options take up a fair amount of space. Bulky wooden wine cellar racks can dominate a floor space, and conventional refrigerated wine cellars can be hard to fit into a small space design. But for those who have a smaller studio apartment or other tiny space, there are…

Creating a Cocktail Bar in a Compact Space

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Entertain in style by putting together a small cocktail bar in your apartment. Follow these small-space decorating guidelines for stocking alcohol and equipment.

Bottle Storage

With so many wine and liquor products on the market, the more varied your selection, the more drink options you’ll have. Here are a few choices for keeping those various bottles stored securely and decoratively.

  • Bottle racks There are several space-saving types on the market. One stylish choice is the wall-mountable Grapevine bistro bottle holder. It holds up…

Small Space Design: Vertical Wine Racks

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

When kitchen or home designers are scouring a room or living space looking for space saving options, vertical wine racks can be part of a greater solution for opening up a room and freeing up an area for optimal use of its square footage. For those who see themselves as wine collectors or aficionados who want to look at all of the different options for wine storage, it’s a good idea to think about how a vertical wine rack might…