Category Archives: Design

DIY Apartment Art

Posted on February 21, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Apartment living can sometimes be frustrating when the itch to paint or redecorate comes along.  While white may not be your color of choice, it is most often used in rental properties.  Here are a few DIY projects to keep … Continue reading →

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Apartment Home Office Organization

Posted on February 6, 2012 by leaseanapartment

If you’re a student or happen to work from home, you might not be lucky enough to have an actual home office.  Often times, you may find stacks of books and papers piling up next to your lap top on … Continue reading →

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One More (Green) Reason to Love IKEA

Posted on January 23, 2012 by leaseanapartment

IKEA is one of the first places people go when it comes to home furnishings.  It’s easy, affordable, and there’s usually something for every style in every department. Recently, though, IKEA has taken its popularity even further with steps to … Continue reading →

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Get Creative with Crayons

Posted on January 13, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Looking for a new way to make your own art?  How about just wishing you had some truly unique pieces to display in your place?  With a few simple ingredients and a free weekend afternoon, you’ll be able to turn … Continue reading →

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Year-Round Holiday Twinkle Lights

Posted on January 10, 2012 by leaseanapartment

Just because the Holidays have come to an end doesn’t mean you have to pack up all the lights. Keeping some twinkle lights out for all times of the year can help give your apartment a little bit of character.  Here … Continue reading →

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(Winter) Apartment Gardening

Posted on January 4, 2012 by leaseanapartment

You don’t have to own a house to have the garden of your dreams.  Apartment gardening is easy and affordable, so anyone can do it – green thumb or not.  Even in Winter! Bring the natural world into your home … Continue reading →

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Holiday Home Accents

Posted on November 28, 2011 by leaseanapartment

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to break out the holiday decorations.   Along with the more traditional Christmas and Hanukkah décor that you’ve probably got lying around somewhere, here are a few DIY ideas to try out … Continue reading →

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This Winter, Warm Up Your Living Space

Posted on November 7, 2011 by leaseanapartment

This winter, keep your living space cozy by using a few of these simple design tricks.  Just because the temperature’s dropping doesn’t mean you can’t keep your apartment looking warm and inviting… Using warm colors like rich browns and taupe … Continue reading →

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Dumpster Décor

Posted on October 31, 2011 by leaseanapartment

Rather than taking the time to sell any old, unwanted items, people often throw their furniture out by the dumpster.  If you’re looking for a new piece for your own place, don’t immediately overlook what others have tossed away.  With a … Continue reading →

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This Fall, Designers ReThink Pink

Posted on October 19, 2011 by leaseanapartment

Pink is no longer just for kids.  In fact, tons of designers are starting to re-think pink in a variety of ways in order to create chic and sophisticated looks.  With an abundance of hues from pale to eye-popping, there are … Continue reading →

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