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Make a statement in your rental with DIY lamps
Making a lamp is really not all that difficult and it can add something unique and one-of-a-kind to your Dallas rental, never mind being able to say, “I made it myself!” An old dress form, tripod, old toys or any kind of large coffee or food tin can make a charming addition to your home [...]
Apartment \ Home Improvement \ Interior design
Budget-friendly decorating ideas for a cozy home
Both challenging and rewarding, decorating an apartment on a tight budget truly does call for ingenuity. You’ll have to be twice as agile and have an eye for bargains, have a lot of time on your hands to browse antique stores for unique items, and if you’re a nature lover, draw inspiration from the outdoors. [...]
home design ideas \ Interior design \ trendy shopping
Cash in on these five design trends that will last
Not all trends are worth the investment. These five design trends for 2013 stand out from the crowd as noteworthy and fun. Trends are just that, trends: fast on the rise and faster on the decline. Fortunately, some design trends turn out to have staying power, making them worthwhile investments for savvy renters. Take a [...]
apartment design \ home gadgets
Upgrade your rental home with these cool gadgets
Smart living calls for smart solutions to enhance our daily experiences. I’m not so much a fan of futuristic homes, they are just too impersonal for my taste, yet a few gadgets around the house can only add a touch of class and functionality to the whole living environment. Turn kitchen time into fun time [...]
decorating \ design \ Interior design \ Pets
Decorating your new apartment with your pet in mind
If you think your dog or cat is a part of the family, it seems only fair to include its needs in your apartment redecorating plans as well. Here are a few items to bring into your home’s decor, to make it pet-friendly and uniquely attractive in the same time. Cat trees are absolutely fantastic [...]
Interior design \ reclaimed wood \ wall covering
Return of wooden walls: retro cool or better off left behind?
You thought that wooden panels disappeared with classic wainscoting and retro home fashions but, like all trends, this one is making a comeback. Wooden slats are appearing on the walls of some of the most chic homes in America and we’re loving it. If it’s done right, or course. Today’s wooden walls stray from the [...]
budget decorating \ Firework \ repurposed
Ideas for redecorating that unused fireplace
Finding an apartment with a fireplace is always a nice touch. Fireplaces are very homey and provide the coveted mantle for art and general décor. Despite the fact that winter is in full swing, this is Texas and we just don’t use our fireplaces. Ever. Unless, of course, it’s your first apartment on a cold [...]
apartment design \ Nature \ peaceful interiors
Nature-inspired spaces that promote rest and rejuvenation
You don’t hear a lot of humbug about wild animals that have trouble sleeping, do you? (It’s pretty rare, with the exception of bats with white nose syndrome.) Why? Because nature has this amazing way of simultaneously encouraging rest and rejuvenation. Take a note from the wild side. Design the perfect bedroom or meditation space [...]
apartment decor \ draperies \ Interior design \ window treatments
Give your Chicago rental a fresh look with the right window treatment
Most often it’s the drapes or window treatments that catch our attention the moment we step into a home. The right treatment can really pull a room together and give it a welcoming feel. If you’re in the mood for a makeover and want to start with your windows, plead your case to the landlord [...]
apartment decor \ holiday decorating \ Interior design \ Mardi Gras
Bring Mardi Gras home to your Chicago apartment
These sophisticated designs will add energy and fun to your home year round. Give your rental a boost this year by bringing the appeal of New Orlean’s biggest festival into your home. Skip the beads and flashing. We will show you two creative ways to bring the best aspects of Mardi Gras into your interior [...]
To DIY or not to DIY? Know when to call a pro
Not all projects are for amateurs. Avoid unnecessary risks to yourself and the property by knowing when to call a professional. DIY channels and websites are hot right now. With materials and resources widely available, many renters are rolling up their sleeves, flicking on their TVs and attempting to execute some rather complex home makeovers. [...]
Interior design \ Tapestry \ wall covering
Add instant variety to your rental with wall coverings
Explore these no-paint options for decorating your apartment. Bligh me! The lease says that you can’t paint your walls. I can almost guarantee, though, that there isn’t an anti-super-cool-tapestry clause. Ha! Sock it to ‘em and add instant, distinct flare to your apartment without picking up a paint brush. Modern wall coverings are hybrids of [...]
Interior design \ textured tiles \ Tile
Reinvent your apartment with textured tiles
It seems a shame to put tiles with these tactile pleasures on the floor or on your wall. When it comes to pleasing our sense of touch in our homes, we often think first of textiles: the upholstery on our couches, the linens of our beds, maybe even luscious rugs and carpet to comfort our [...]
Christmas \ Christmas tree \ Light-emitting diode
Go green with your Christmas lights this year
‘Tis the season for holiday decorations. It’s comforting to see more and more retailers offering LED holiday lights, pure green holiday cheer. These little wonders are extremely energy-efficient, they save you money because your electricity bills will be considerably lowered, savings that you will have no problem redirecting towards something in tone with the season. [...]
Apartment \ Christmas \ Interior design
Christmas décor for small apartments
Christmas decorating – not an easy task, if you live in a tiny apartment, but not an impossible one, either. The first thing to watch out for? Overcrowding the space. Here are a few tips. Start with hanging light strings around your windows. These take up very minimal space and partially make up for your [...]
Card Display \ Christmas \ Do it yourself
5 Creative holiday card displays
Show off how much you’re loved with these creative holiday card holders. In the digital age, there is something special about getting holiday cards in the mail. That old school process of selecting (or making) a card, writing a cute note, buying stamps and sending cards out to friends seems all but forgotten these days. [...]
Hobbit \ Interior design \ Lord of the Rings
From reel to real life – The Hobbit apartment design
Quaint, cozy, earthy interiors connect us back to nature (and a bit of magic). As a fan of J.R.R Tolkien (and his homeboy C.S. Lewis) I brought myself to watch all of the combined hours of The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. Though I’d read the books—and I won’t bore you [...]
Holidays \ Interior design \ Thanksgiving \ Thanksgiving dinner
Big Thanksgiving ideas for your small apartment
What is Thanksgiving if not a perfect time to get together with your family and friends to enjoy some sweet delicacies? If you’ve grown in a large family you’re probably accustomed to having a lot of people around your dinner table and your mother cooking the whole week before Thanksgiving to accommodate everybody’s wishes. And [...]
Brad Pitt \ Frank Pollaro \ Furniture \ Interior design \ Make It Right Foundation New Orleans
Sweet dreams – Brad Pitt is now a bed designer
If you were to imagine how a Brad Pitt bed would look, would it be comfy or smooth? Or just ruggedly beautiful? Don’t get me started. I’m sure whatever you’re thinking will bring the claws out of Angelina. Imagine no longer, you can see this bed and more for yourself as the actor teamed with [...]
Aroma compound \ Autumn \ Fall
Creating autumn fragrances in your apartment
Every season has its unique fragrance, the first days of every season have the air filled with exclamations: it smells like winter, summer, spring, or it smells like autumn. There are different ways to use herbs and fruits to freshen your home, from growing them to burning, boiling or drying them. You can grow jasmine, [...]
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