Some say appearance isn’t everything and “it’s what’s on the inside that counts”- well in the apartment industry it is safe to say that BOTH the inside and the outside of your apartment are equally important. When you bring friends, family, friends of family, neighbors, and whoever else home to visit your apartment, you want them to be WOW-ed and in awe of your picturesque place. Being in the apartment and student housing industry, our team has seen and experienced some of the most unique ways to decorate a home- hopefully these tips will help someone out there find their inner decorating diva.
The Asset Plus advice begins with rule number 1: Do not be afraid. Moving into bare walls and a living room that will essentially express your true personality and character can be rather intimidating, but do not fret- you can always re-paint, rearrange, or replace just about anything.
Rule Number 2: Once you have tackled your “décor-phobia”, we recommend you start out with your bedroom. The master bedroom is 100% up to you- if you have no idea where to start; think of what you are passionate about. What colors make you most happy? What kind of atmosphere will you find peaceful coming home to at the end of the day? It is always safe to go with matching pieces of furniture if you are not quite sure about what it is that you are wanting. Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and RoomsToGo are all suppliers of coordinating multi-piece furniture sets.
Rule Number 3: From your bedroom, decorate outward to the living room. Have some fun and go shop at your local vintage or antique shops for unique pieces of furniture that have a history and room for modifications. Some of our team helped move a resident into an apartment that felt as if you were entering an eclectic art studio when you walked inside. The resident had a retro purple dresser with crystal knobs, a rustic yellow nightstand with a blue lamp, a petite olive green desk, and several different vintage art pieces that hung along her walls. Each of this resident’s furniture pieces came from a different friend or family member who wanted to rid their old “has been” décor and gave it to her for little to no cost.
Rule Number 4: With the interior falling into place, whether a random assortment of pieces or an all-matching solitaire collection, move on outside and define the entrance to your new place with a charming welcoming mat. This is the primary introduction to you and your new home; be sure to purchase one that is pleasant to people of all ages and one that will be presentable through multiple seasons (or budget to spend more each time the leaves change).
If you need further assistance in decorating your new home, feel free to swing by your leasing office or clubhouse and grab one of the Asset Plus team members. Who knows- he/she could be the next Nate Berkus.
