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You love the location and amenities of your apartment, but it just doesn't feel like home quite yet. Fortunately, there are many numbers of ways to personalize your space without losing your deposit in the process. Simple design changes can breathe new life into any space, just a touch here and there and your apartment home is reborn! Here's a quick look at several relatively easy ways to change up your apartment's appearance without losing your deposit in the process.
Add Colorful Rugs
Whether you like contemporary design or a more modern style, adding a couple of bold rugs that reflect your personality goes a long way toward making your apartment feel like home.
Provide an Artistic Touch
What kind of art truly appeals to your soul? Add a common decorating theme to your apartment, taking advantage of any shelves, niches or windowsills to let your personality show with art displays.
Get Creative With Soft Furnishings
Fabric and a few decorative thumbtacks make it easy to add a lot of personality to your apartment quickly. Instead of painting an accent wall, purchase a drapery scarf, sarong or large piece of fabric that appeals to hang.
Add Removable Wallpaper
To create an accent wall that is easily changed back to its original appearance, check out removable wallpaper. If you're ordering online and aren't sure which pattern to use, print out a few pages and put them on the wall to select a swatch.
Throw It Around
To finish unifying your overall decorating theme, adding a few special touches that can be moved is an easy way to go. A few throw pillows, blankets, and other small decorating options make it pop and take it easy on your wallet.
By using some of these options to add a touch of personality to your apartment, you'll be able to make it yours in no time, without having to worry about whether that deposit is lost for good. If you're looking for apartments in Chicago that have that appealing modern feeling, North Harbor Tower apartments have tons of updated character that make it easy to feel like you've come home.
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Living in a nice, clean apartment and having pets doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. While a lot of people aren't sure how they can really have a good-looking place and still enjoy their pets, there are options. You can even decorate your apartment in ways that are pet-friendly so you don't have to worry about your pets damaging the things you love. Proper pet-based decorations can reduce the chances of your pet becoming injured by anything you choose to have in your home. Some plants, for example, can be very toxic if ingested by a cat, dog or other small creature. Here's what you need to know about decorating when you have pets.
Keep It Simple, and Keep It Safe
With so many options for apartments in Chicago, you can definitely find something that's perfect for you and your pet. Then, once you get settled in, you'll want to decorate so your new place feels like home. But you have to make sure your pet is protected, and the best way to do that is to keep your home decor simple. By using artificial plants, reducing clutter — including knickknacks and sentimental items — and putting artwork up higher on the walls, you can reduce the chances of having decorations that bother your pets or potentially cause them harm.
Base Your Decorating Choices on Your Choice of Pet
One of the main things you have to consider is the kind of pet you have. Cats and dogs have different requirements from one another, and if you have a bird or fish, you have to handle things differently, too. You can likely put artwork up higher to keep your dog from chewing on it, but your bird may still land on the frame and damage the picture. By carefully considering the needs of your pet, you'll be better able to decide on the best way to decorate. It's similar to having a small child because you need to watch out for the things your pets could easily get into.
You can find the perfect apartment for you and your pet today when you let us help you choose the floor plan that's right for your needs and the decorating ideas you have in mind.
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Spring is in the air in cities across the country, and many people are looking for ideas to freshen up their Chicago apartments. If you're ready to dust off the winter blues with a bright spring palette, these tips can help get you started.
Spring Decorating Tips
Use these four tips to bring your apartment to life:
- Choose real or artificial flowers to design new spring table accents. Fresh flowers deliver sweet scents and eye candy for visitors and family alike. Shop around for a fun pot or vase emblazoned with a meaningful or seasonal message to set the tone for a clean spring look.
- Change your color palette. If your apartment consists mainly of dark hues and muted color schemes, it's time to shake things up. Choose a bright color that appeals to you — whether that's neon green or pink pastel. You might want to match an existing statement piece to build a theme to carry from room to room.
- Rearrange the furniture. Has your furniture been in exactly the same spot since you moved in? In the spirit of renewal, it's time to grab a few buddies and try out new arrangements. This can be a great opportunity to move your task area under a window or skylight for tons of natural lighting, or maybe you'll decide to replace a piece of furniture that's dated or doesn't maximize the space.
- Add small accents. You don't have to start all over to achieve a completely new look. How about starting with a few changes here and there? You can even try swapping knickknacks and items of interest with friends for a no-cost update. You might even start a new spring tradition!
Enjoy this beautiful time of year and experience your own renewal. You might even choose to invest in incense or aromatherapy candles to experience a feeling of renewal that touches more than one of the five senses. Candles are an affordable, easy way to incorporate color and beauty into your interior design. However, don't be afraid to introduce items of significance to you, such as pebbles you gathered on the beach or pressed wildflowers from a hiking expedition.
If you would like to make a bigger change, feel free to contact us to see what floorplans we have available for our apartments in Chicago.
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With the bright sunshine and warm days ahead, it's only natural to want to spruce up your home and make it look fresh and inviting for guests and residents alike. Here are a few ideas for how you can decorate your special place for the summer.
Summer Apartment Decorating Ideas
Add Pops of Color
Nothing says “summer” and “fresh” quite like clean, bright colors. Change out darker curtains for brighter ones. Find some bold pillows for the couch and bed and toss out the old ones. Put up some striking paintings or artwork to draw the eye upward. Grab some pretty tablecloths and napkins to make the place seem really nice.
Keep it Natural
Wicker is in. Buy some light wicker chairs and tables for your space. Find some natural nautical pieces such as a large conch shell or driftwood and add beach-themed decor to complement it. Or, try bamboo shades or rugs made of a natural fiber such as jute or even sisal. Buy a pretty straw basket and use it as a container for your items. Wooden plates and bowls are great for barbecues, mixed salads or holding those juicy berries you just bought at the local farmers market.
Add Flowers
Flowers, whether natural or in print, make a place really feel like home. Grow a pot of flowers on your windowsill or some fresh herbs for your kitchen. For even less maintenance, try planting some succulents and enjoy the different variety of shapes and colors that they come in. Or simply purchase fresh flowers from a shop or a local farmers market on a regular basis and enjoy their aroma and natural beauty. Try replacing your darker textiles with bright and cheery floral print textiles. Having flowers in your home can boost your mood and make a place seem more charming.
If you are looking for a really great place to call home, contact North Harbor Tower today. With grand views of the city and Lake Michigan that can be seen from our wraparound windows, we have some of the best apartments in Chicago. Add to that luxury amenities, excellent service, and a prime location, and you find yourself at a place called home. Stop by our office or give us a call to learn more about our apartment community!
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