Chic Apartments

Defining a Chic Apartment

editor — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:05:40 +0000

The word “chic” is known to be used in clothing and fashion but a “chic apartment” has never been heard of. This word can be described to a style. It can even be used to describe locations and events. It also means stylish, fashionable or elegant.

A chic apartment is usually small in size and usually meant for individuals or fewer people. Though they may be small in size, but there is much emphasis on the external and physical looks of the place.

This set of articles shall focus on the issues and trends that surround the “chic” world of apartments.

Downside of Living in Apartment

Joshua — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:20:10 +0000

It is a challenge to maintain a chic apartment. But once you’ve figured out how to deal with it, you would enjoy living in it. Some of these down sides are:
1. Housemates – when your housemate always gives you headache
2. Fees – when the due date of your apartment bill is coming and you don’t have money in your pocket
3. Landlord – when you have a strict landlord who have so many rules and regulations

The mentioned downsides can be avoided if you make careful decisions before residing in an apartment. Be prepared with the challenges that await you. It is better to be sure than sorry.

Image source : private-homes.com

Money Spent Wisely

editor — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:09:04 +0000

Living in a chic apartment is never that easy. Living alone could prove to be a difficult task. You have to earn money, balance expenses and budget spending. Expenses like electricity and water bills are inevitable. Money should be set aside for these before the due date for payment is up.
What’s more is that you also have to balance out your “chic” expenditures. Things you spend for the furniture, wall paper, textiles, and etc are to be considered carefully. You can maintain the “chic” quality by using cheap but beautiful materials. At the same time, you save money for your monthly necessities. Now that’s money spent wisely!

Students: Chic Living

mctreve — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:08:21 +0000

Most college students especially whose school is away from their home prefer to live in comfortable place like nice and clean dormitories or class, modern, and chic apartments. It is nice to study when you have a well ventilated and organized place, and chic surroundings.

Being a student, I experienced challenges in designing my apartment. I wanted it to be chic, of course, because all of us who are living in the place are girls. It feels great when your apartment is designed according to your personality. But there are many considerations for this. My following entries will deal with how to have a chic living in your apartments.

Let Your Mood be Chic

editor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:13:36 +0000

Just like having a dog can lessen the owner’s probability of having depression, having a chic apartment also decreases the tenant’s negative moods. How is this possible? Having a dog keeps you company and pre-occupied with other things while having a chic apartment allows you to relax and find comfort in your most favorite spot in the apartment. When you feel negative emotions swinging in, like irritation, anxiety, and the challenges of life, you can immediately find a place in your chic apartment to remind you of happy thoughts (like your bedroom), meditate quietly (like your living room), and so much more.

Cleaning Schedule

mctreve — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:41:35 +0000

Having and living in an apartment is not that as simple as you think it is. Aside from being busy making your apartment chic, also get busy making it clean and organize. It is more comfortable and pleasing to live in a chic and clean apartment. Cleaning your apartment is not just a one time schedule. You must have a regular schedule of cleaning it. Have a schedule of your general cleaning even once a week to maintain its cleanliness and orderliness. Or if you cannot a lot a day for cleaning, make it your routine to clean once in a while. Be a concerned citizen of your own apartment.

Chic and Spacious

mctreve — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:16:25 +0000

Do you want to have a spacious-like apartment? I am sure you would want your place to feel like large right? I will share to you what I learned from www.themagazine.info. If you want to maximize your little space, make open spaces. Make sure that no furniture block door and window views because it seems bigger if you can see through a door.

You can also make use of furniture made of clear glass because light can pass through this and apparently it would seem you still have extra spaces. It will also not look like crowded. So you must also choose furniture that can maximize your apartment’s space.

A Drafty Situation

Joshua — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:08 +0000

Have leaking windows and doors, seal them in easy to prevent cool air from the AC from getting out and hot air from the heater getting out. Leaking heat and cold air is a major waste of electricity spewing the air you have just spent cooling or heating to get out of the home.
Most homes can be checked for leaks in either cooling or heating through the use of FLIR equipment which recognizes the differences in temperature, say the hot air seeping through the door jamb. Or the non-energy efficient windows that may have escaped upgrades to your home. the gadget is a nifty thing to use but it is quite expensive so tool rentals would be the best option for you.

Skylights – Free Light

Joshua — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:25:47 +0000

New and improved solar skylights are sweeping the globe providing free light inside homes, offices and even industrial areas without the need for electrical lighting. Using the sun’s rays to shine into the structure, a metal tube coated on the inside with a mirror-like finish, it can reflect up to 98 % of the sunlight falling into your roof into the home providing you with free and non-polluting lights.
They normally come with a clear Plexiglas dome cover that reflects the light onto the internal walls at a ninety degree angle that is then reflected through the tube down into the home. Too bright,get some diffusers to get the glare out of the sunlight you get, even getting the whole thing to use the old lighting fixture, without a bulb to evenly spread the light.

Antique Furniture Care

Joshua — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:25:42 +0000

People who have an antique or two, either as family heirlooms or through extensive search and buying knows these furnishings need a lot of work in terms of care to maintain their beauty and integrity. One of the worst enemy of antique wooden furniture is UV light which comes from the sun or the halogen light fixtures you may have around the home. Avoid exposing them to such light sources by using curtains on your windows and by using diffusers on light fixtures to minimize fading, ruining the look and the value of your furniture.
Temperature is also an enemy, heaters and air conditioners can induce warping rendering them intact yet bent and twisted out of shape. Wood has a certain amount of moisture that preserves its integrity, too much and too less renders it twisted or warped, use humidifiers/dehumidifiers to ensure they maintain the proper moisture levels as needed. There is also an issue with pests such as powder post beetles that burrows into the wood leaving a powdery residue and a ton of holes making their presence known. For very expensive furniture, expert treatment by a conservator must be called upon but for more younger antiques can be handled by an exterminator experienced in such matters.
Re-finishing, is one sure way of forever ruining the look of wooden antiques for they have their value not only in the design, materials used but the finish as well. Some conservation experts can help with period finishes that have the same chemical make-up as the ones used by the original furniture maker. Should you decide to use the said antique for more utilitarian uses, then a re-finish with modern materials would be in order
However you choose to treat your antique, just be sure you maintain the overall look and with that, you will surely enjoy it for many more years, adding to the history and character that has given it the status it holds.