I write so many articles about home design that I thought it was time to focus on apartments. While most of the same ideas apply, it’s important to set them apart from regular houses. They don’t tend to have any outdoor space, and they are usually a little smaller. That means we all need to think long and hard when sprucing them up for the summer.
If you live in an apartment now, or your plan to check out corporate apartment rentals soon, the suggestions on this page should help. I’m no expert, but I know how to make a property feel like home. So, I hope you will consider my advice before starting work. I’m not going to mention anything too complicated because that would defeat the purpose of this post. I just want to give you some ideas that might get you excited about the process.
Make your walls brighter with light paint
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that painting your walls will help to make an improvement. However, most apartments are pretty dark. That is because they don’t tend to experience the same level of sunlight as a standard home. For that reason, it makes sense to use light and vibrant shades when painting the walls. Cream colors are always popular, but you don’t have to follow the crowd. Just head down to see your local supplier and ask for some tester pots. With those, it will be easy to work out which solutions suit your apartment best.
Add some stylish horizontal blinds
As I said only a moment ago, apartments can be dark places. So, installing vertical blinds is not a good idea. While they might be good for some people, you should opt for their horizontal counterparts. That is because they make it easier to control the amount of light in your room. When you need some shade, you simply have to twist them downwards. When the opposite is true, you can lift them up completely. That isn’t always possible with vertical solutions. If you have children in the home, just make sure your blinds come with safety certificates. There were some pretty horrific cases of children getting tangled in the cord a few years ago. Due to that, all blinds now have to undergo strict safety testing.
Buy stylish rugs
There is often no option to replace the flooring solution in a rental apartment. So long as you own the place, there should be no issues. However, adding rugs will work well in either circumstance. They can add something extra special to your design. Just make sure you opt for bright shades to bring out the other colors in your space. It is wise to visit local markets when looking for the best deals. You can also use online auction websites like eBay. Believe it or not, there are a few artists out there who make custom rugs too. The best course of action for your depends on what you hope to achieve.
I’m off to write a couple more articles for my blog now. With a bit of luck, the ideas on this page will have been enough for you to make a start. Depending on the success of this post, I might publish a few more apartment-based articles in the future. I hope you liked learning about some of my tips today. I’ll catch you on the rebound!
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