Innovative Storage Ideas to Eliminate Disorder in Your Kitchen

Very organized kitchen

We’ve recently talked about some creative storage solutions that will help to reduce clutter in the kitchen.  While we are on that topic, Better Homes and Gardens recently shared some additional storage ideas to help organize your kitchen: If possible, utilize cabinets to tuck away large appliances, such as a toaster or microwave, to maximize [...]

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Creating the Ultimate Reading Nook

Creating the Ultimate Reading Nook

During the cooler winter months, one of the best ways to past time on a Saturday afternoon is getting lost in a good book.  An enthralling read can be enjoyed even more if you have a comfortable place in your apartment to settle down with a book.  For this reason, we wanted to share some [...]

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Give Your Apartment a Fresh Look With Clean White Design

Give Your Apartment a Fresh Look With Clean White Design

If you’re looking to give your apartment a fresh look in 2013, utilizing crisp and clean white decor as the basis for your design scheme is an excellent choice as it offers a tidy and orderly feel and works well when paired with nearly every color.  Houzz shares some inspirational ways to make the most [...]

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Kitchen Storage Solutions That Reduce Clutter

Kitchen Storage Solutions That Reduce Clutter

Whether you are entertaining friends and family or are just whipping up a typical weekday meal, you realize that the kitchen is a popular gathering spot in your apartment.  For this reason, attempting to keep your kitchen tidy and clutter free is key to maximizing space in this essential room of your apartment.  Houzz offers [...]

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5 Storage Solutions for Christmas Decorations

5 Storage Solutions for Christmas Decorations

So the holidays have come and gone, and now you can finally restore a sense of order to your apartment by stashing away the seasonal decorations.  Rather than throwing your precious and sentimental holiday decor into one consolidated junk box, Real Simple has some helpful tips to organize and safely store your Christmas decorations for [...]

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Our Favorite Sleep Sofas

Our Favorite Sleep Sofas

When you’re living in an apartment, space is king, especially if you plan on occasionally hosting overnight guests.  Dual purpose furniture is essential to making the most of your square footage, and a sleep sofa is a great item to top your wish list.  Apartment Therapy recently outlined the best sleep sofas of 2012, and [...]

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Make Your Own Plywood Christmas Tree

Make Your Own Plywood Christmas Tree

The holidays are all about following traditions and making memories with family and friends, and one of the most coveted rituals of the  season is selecting and decorating the Christmas tree.  For a green friendly alternative to the Frazier Fur is a DIY Christmas tree constructed with recycled plywood.  This 2-dimensional tree does not shed [...]

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Giving Thanks for the Room Divider

Giving Thanks for the Room Divider

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, it has me thinking about all of the things that I appreciate in life, whether it’s the people that I love or the apartment that I am constantly decorating.  When it comes to apartment living, one thing that we can all agree about is maximizing space is key. [...]

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Accommodating the Couch Guest

Couch Crasher

We can all relate to having the occasional couch guest, some of us more than others.  When you’re living in an apartment with limited space, the couch is typically the place where your guests will be crashing.  To make life a little more comfortable for your guests, we’ve included some ways to make your couch [...]

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Decorating With Mirrored Furniture

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When it comes to apartment living, we are all about finding tricks to help maximize the limited space that we have.  One way to create the illusion of a larger space is with mirrors.  While many people traditionally think that mirrors are simply for hanging on walls, a sophisticated way to decorate your apartment is [...]

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