Have you noticed that the most chic looking apartments are the ones that are not filled to brim with various stuff. A chic apartment is not just tastefully decorated or has a great use of space. It actually has SPACE. Open spaces or at least areas where you can actually see some space is a [...]
Image Source: img2.timeinc.ne Don’t put your house in the market unless you have at least given it a fresh coat of paint. Luxuriant colors like deep taupe and burgundy can make a room exude with elegance and sophistication. Bold colors like mustard yellow or aqua are usually used on accessories or pillows on the bed. [...]
When it comes to condos, styling or decorating them can be a bit challenging because of the limited space. Here are some tips to transform your nest into a stylish haven: Choose a light, neutral colors that you can repeat, to make an illusion of a flowing space. Though you might be tempted to choose [...]
Image Source:www.aboututila.com An apartment building, block of flats or tenement, is a multi-unit dwelling made up of several (generally four or more) apartments (US), or flats (UK). A difference may be drawn such as in San Francisco, California between an apartment and a flat, where an apartment is one of many units on a floor [...]
People who live the chic life are contented with their apartments. They say that despite the limited space, what mattered most was the feeling of being in your own paradise. A chic apartment is mainly organized and designed in accordance to the tenant’s satisfaction and wants. The chic life is not only a trend that [...]
Large picture windows are perfect for the shabby chic style. You can use delicate sheers in very pale colors, a floral pattern, or a small stripe. Make sure the colors stay in white, cream or pale pink. A little touch of navy or black will also work very well. You can also accent your look [...]
Floors may be wood or carpet. In wood flooring, a cream color or off white is absolutely gorgeous! You can accomplish this look yourself if you will just sand your wood floor down, then paint it with a pale colored paint that is durable. Then finish it off with two coats of semi-gloss polyurethane for [...]
Some call it glamour styling, some call it charming and romantic! It’s called Shabby Chic. This decorating style has been increasingly popular over the last few years. Do you want to learn how to do it in your apartment? The first rule is that all the soft furnishings and surfaces are shiny or pale. Occasionally, [...]
5. Coordination Rules – actually, there are no rules in putting the décor and the pieces together. A good idea though, would be to create a theme or a motif that will recur throughout the entire space to match an ideal chic style. Hold on! We are not saying that it should match a Stepford [...]
3. Light Color vs. Dark – light colors like white and cream exude a more casual and breezy touch. It is also the vintage look’s classic base palette. These colors are also easy to work on since there is hardly any risk of clashing colors. Also, you may try dark rich colors such as purple, [...]