Home Decor
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5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Gallery Wall
When you live in an apartment with lots of blank and boring walls, one of the best ways to add interest, color and personality to your…
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When you live in an apartment with lots of blank and boring walls, one of the best ways to add interest, color and personality to your…
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Command hooks are a simple way for a renter to organize stuff without damaging surfaces. Stick up these handy hooks in a variety of locations around…
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I am a huge advocate of using mirrors in spaces … any space at all. Both businesses and homes can benefit from using mirrors in their…
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When you own a lot of stuff in a small apartment that has limited storage space, it can be pretty tempting to pile it all on…
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As real estate investors, Tarek and I have a lot of experience taking old, run-down, terrible-looking houses and turning them into gorgeous flip properties that people…
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You can use old (or new!) crates as furniture and still have the home of your dreams. Try a few of our ideas for using crates…
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When you’re renting, bathroom space is at a premium. But that doesn’t mean everything in your bathroom has to be totally utilitarian! To add some pizzazz…
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When it comes to providing your home with a sense of dramatic grandiosity, there’s really nothing that matches high walls and vaulted ceilings. They bring to…
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You’ve heard it before: Adding mirrors to a small space, like an apartment, does wonders for making the space feel a whole lot brighter and roomier.…
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You can have bathroom décor that is also useful in any home. Your bathroom may have little space, but it can be big on style with…
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Wood and metal blend together beautifully in home décor. Furniture is often constructed using both wood and metal because both are durable, you won’t sacrifice style…
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Mirrors add glamor and opulence to any area, reflecting light and, most importantly, reflecting your tastes, your style and your face! Standing mirrors come in all…
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If you thought the only way to decorate your apartment was with vases of fresh-cut flowers and plenty of bright colors, you’re probably at a bit…
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Coffee tables are often a necessary family room staple. Whether it’s to hold pretty décor accessories or more functional items like drinks, snacks, remotes and reading…
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When you host a dinner in your home, especially during the holidays, you not only want your space to feel welcoming and ready for the meal,…
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Getting ready for the holidays can tend to put your head in a spin. Not only do you have to make a list and go shopping…
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Living in a small apartment does not mean you cannot celebrate the holiday season with passion. Take a few ideas from our miniature holiday trees and…
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I am a huge fan of holiday lighting, even when we aren't in the thralls of the season. I love to decorate with holiday lighting in…
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One of the quickest, easiest and least expensive ways to infuse your apartment home with holiday cheer is on the front door! Because apartment and dorm…
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Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us, and before you know it, Christmas will be here. The holidays seem to be flying by faster and faster each…
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When decorating, using statement pieces above the headboard is one way to really show off the wall behind your bed. A statement piece does not have…
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Of all the rooms in a home, the kitchen may the most difficult to decorate. It has all of the high-traffic of the bathroom, without the…
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Cramped kitchens are the bane of every renter’s existence: How the heck are you going to fit a Crock-Pot, panini grill and your grandma’s heirloom porcelain…
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The weather outside has begun to change. The air is a bit crisper and the days are a bit shorter. The temperature has dropped as well,…
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Via Craftaholics Anonymous The weather is getting cooler and the days are about to get shorter, but the surest sign that fall is upon us is…
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You can find your decorations for Halloween around your yard or even the park. Try out these ideas for incorporating natural elements into your around-the-home Halloween…
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So you thought you’d never incorporate Great Aunt Jane’s Edwardian mantel clock into your groovy new apartment? Think again; you can make inspired use of all…
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When you’re living in an apartment and can’t or don’t want to paint, you can be left staring at expanses of blank walls in every single…
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The bathroom plays a significant part in the everyday life of a tenant. The bathroom is generally the first place you stumble into at beginning of…
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Having your own living space is a liberating and exciting experience, no matter what its size. A large space is excellent, but a small space can…
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Whether your roommate is distracting you with his Star Wars marathon or the distraction is self-inflicted, like trying to increase your online presence by live-tweeting your…
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Kitchen space is always at a premium, and no more so than in apartment kitchens. Often, rental kitchens are cramped and offer little in the way…
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Fall is in the air, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are available at Starbucks and the nights are getting chilly. Autumn is one of my favorite seasons to…
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Are you a collector? Have you travelled and amassed a variety of treasures that you’d love to display throughout your space? Maybe you have just acquired…
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I think at some point, every person has struggled with “not enough storage,” especially when you feel you don’t have the space to be organized even…
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Wine storage is one of those areas that can cause a bit of confusion. We don't always want it setting out on the counter where it…
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It's time to start thinking about how you are going to decorate your front door for the season. It's also a great opportunity to switch things…
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Our normal go-to for lighting is almost always a floor lamp. Sure, they are functional, but they can sometimes be an eyesore and, frankly, quite boring.…
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Before guests come for the holidays or friends arrive for dinner, you’ve got to get your apartment dressed to impress quickly, easily and, above all, inexpensively.…
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As a renter, you can often find yourself living in bland and neutral spaces. And thanks to short leases and painting restrictions, it can be quite…
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