You don’t need to be a professional to set up your apartment in a pleasing and comfortable way. But there is a bit more to design than just unpacking your boxes and getting a couch. Follow these basic interior design tips to create a space that says you. Work with it, not against it Your […]
· May 13, 2014
Fashionista? If your closet is better decorated than your apartment, use some of your fashion sense to add a bit of flair to your living space. These five ideas will hopefully inspire you to new levels of interior design. Catwalk Class Love the artistically funky creations you see on the runway? Often those outfits don’t […]
· Apr 22, 2014
Spring is coming, whether it feels that way in your part of the country or not. You can give your apartment the fresh feeling of spring year-round by strategically decorating with plants, flowers and other natural elements. If you have a distinctive brown thumb, don’t think you can’t breathe life into your rooms. Make a […]
· Mar 25, 2014
You’ve got a new apartment, and now you need somewhere to eat, sleep and sit. “But it’s so small!” you think. “A couch will take up all the space!” Not so. You can have a well-furnished, comfortable and roomy feeling apartment that suits your lifestyle no matter how small the room may be. Here are […]
· Mar 20, 2014
Mini, micro, compact living is all the rage, and if you’ve chosen to live in a studio apartment, you can take advantage of the reduced living space to create an efficient and beautiful home. Before buying one thing, critically look at the room and decide what spaces you need – a place to sleep, eat, […]
· Mar 10, 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 […]
· Feb 27, 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
Whether you cook much at home or not, there are some appliances all kitchens should have. A refrigerator for instance! A stove and oven may be debatable if you rely heavily on a microwave. Some appliances are fun – that super cool ice cream maker, or the amusing waffle iron. But when it comes to […]
· Jan 9, 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