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Decorating Your New Apartment Home in Charlotte NC

Joseph Coupal - Monday, March 28, 2011

Finding your new apartment is just the first step in creating your home. Decorating makes your apartment feel like a home. It is important to create a space to come home to after a long day at work. It’s a good idea to start with a focal point for each room like a piece of furniture that can multitask. For example, in your living room, use a chest which could be used for storage and as a coffee table. Pick a piece of furniture you love or a color palette that feels inviting, and the rest will begin to fall into place. You can find affordable furniture at a number of stores as well as by asking around your new apartment community.

Once you've got the furniture in, it is time to make the space feel comfortable. There are several things you can do to warm up the space. Pay extra attention to lighting, which can make a room feel larger and increase the ambiance. You can use both natural and artificial light to make your apartment feel big and bright. Along with windows for natural light, lamps and ceiling lights can bring the effect you are looking for to your apartment.

Along with light, think about color selection as well. Use a fun and interesting color on the wall which will accent the quality craftsmanship, crown molding, or cathedral ceilings. Lighter colors on the walls and white ceilings with a darker floor, carpet, or throw rug will make the room look and feel larger and taller. For bright colors, you can use toss pillows with exciting and bold colors.

Accessorize your space with mirrors, plants, vertical pieces and lamps in vertical shape. Also, be sure to keep your eyes open at flea markets and garage sales for interesting items with character. If you keep the color, texture, and feel consistent in the items you buy, they're sure to look great in a room together. Greenery is a simple and inexpensive item that can enhance any room. Plants not only help to clean the air, they give your new place a splash of color and life. Enjoy your new apartment home.
 

Set Your Apartment Apart from Others With These Simple Tips

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Living in an apartment means that decorating can be a challenge. Since you don't own the property, there are only so many things you can do. If you want to decorate your spaces in a way that showcases your interests and personality then read on! Whether your living quarters are small or spacious, there are many things you can do to make your space your own. Here are some helpful hints brought to you by Auston Woods in Charolotte, NC.

Paint a Wall

Paint one wall
of your living room a shade that complements or contrasts with colors in your upholstery and accents. It may be a soft blue, light teal or muted peach. Painting a single wall breaks up the monotony, and adds depth to the room. The walls aren't the only thing you can paint! Most tables can be painted as well, as can a lamp's shade and even its base. Just make sure you aren't painting some off-the-wall color like fuschia or something that cant be easily painted over. Be sure if you are going to paint the walls you contact our admimistration office first to ensure your color is acceptable.

Avoid Chunky Furniture

Unless your apartment is large, avoid using bulky or heavy furniture. Chunky furnishings often take up more floor space than necessary, and give the room a smaller feeling. Stick with furniture that is sleek and simple, and not over-stuffed or bulky looking. A sofa, recliner, coffee table and matching end tables are often the only furniture you really need in your living room. Have some over-sized throw pillows available for seating on the floor should you have several guests over.

Decorate Windows


An easy way to jazz up your apartment and add color is to use curtains with lots of color, or even a roll-up shade that contains hues that match your decor. Be creative; you can even make your own swags with a set of satin sheets!

Add Texture

The secret to pulling it all together is fabrics that use different textures. Consider nubby textures that are vibrantly colored for throw pillows, especially if your sofa is made of a sleek material; a tapestry for one wall adds more texture, and is a great focal point for the room. Accent rugs, silky table runners and beaded lamp shades all add various textures to the room.

We have had many of our residents spruce up their apartments and set themselves apart from the other residents. Should you have any other questions regarding apartment living such as activies, other floor plans, or questions in general feel free to contact us.

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