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You’ve finally unpacked the last box from your big move to a new apartment, which means now it’s time for the real fun to start – the decorating! Yep, there’s nothing quite as exciting as sprucing up the blank canvass of floor and walls that is a new apartment. And while you’ve got a pretty good idea of what you want to do stylistically, are there still some common decorating snafu’s to avoid? You bet!

While wall art can certainly add personality to a room, be sure not to overdo it. Cramming as many move posters as possible into a single span of wall space is considerably less striking than, say, one finely framed and displayed Godfather original. Try interspersing your shelving as well, which will not only keep your room from feeling overstuffed but may also prevent a literary avalanche from landing on your head one fine evening.

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Don’t dismiss the power of lighting! There’s nothing harsher than a glaring overhead light, so experiment with your style and get a light fixture that works for you. Colored bulbs can also be a neat accent, adding highlights to an otherwise drab wall display or corner.

Speaking of color, painting is a GREAT way to spruce up your apartment, so be sure not to stick with that boring standard beige that adorns so many communities. A bright red or cool blue is a surefire way to set the tone for an entire room; try contrasting the two with alternating furniture, or set up a tropical aquarium for a truly exotic feel.

Be sure not to disregard size and scope when it comes time to decorate your apartment. Nothing makes a one-bedroom floor plan feel smaller than an overstuffed couch hulking in the center of the living room, and that extra-lengthy ornate wooden coffee table is just as likely to become your shin’s worst enemy in no time flat. Try using a loveseat instead of a large sofa, and accent with comfortable, roomy chairs so you don’t have to sacrifice head count at that next party.

Regardless of where your style lies, the most important thing to remember is not to be afraid to experiment! Take a chance on some new decorating ideas and color schemes – after all, you can always change it up a month from now if it’s not working for you. Keeping things fresh is an exciting part of having a new apartment, so take advantage in full and indulge your innermost designer to the hilt. In the words of Tim Gunn – “make it work!”

Simply Elegant Home Designs is unveiling “The Marine Garage Apartment”; the first in a new series of Garage Apartment Plans that they are developing.

The idea of an above garage apartment is not new, but it seems especially appropriate for the times we are in. Families are struggling with reduced income, or are looking for alternative housing solutions for their aging parents. An apartment garage plan can be a perfect place to house the still active mother-in-law, or it can used as an income generating rental unit.

The Marine Garage Apartment as seen below incorporates a studio apartment space above a generously sized two car garage.The building form features a dramatic steep roof line with deep overhangs.  Shed dormers punctuate the sides of the gable and provide additional space for the apartment above.  The main floor is generously sized for two automobiles and has an additional bump-out along the side for additional storage or work space.  Upstairs is a completely self sufficient apartment which is creatively zoned to create spaces for kitchen, living, bed area, eating, bath and storage.  A perfect space for a young professional or for your active Grandma or Grandpa.  Alternatively the upper level floor plan could be modified to provide a perfect artist studio or office space.

There are many possible variations to a garage apartment plan.  Those variations can include two or three car garages, apartments with private sleeping areas, apartments with separate interior access stairways and many other possibilities.  To address the possibilities Simply Elegant Home Designs will be developing additional garage apartment plans over the next several months.

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For anyone who is getting ready to rent a property within Austin, TX which is exclusively for oneself, you may well be trying to determine if you would want to reside in efficiency or possibly a one-bedroom residence. Each of the types of rentals is extremely well-liked for a lot of individual tenants with each having its very own positive aspects. This is the best way to determine with certainty if efficiency or simply a one-bedroom dwelling is the better choice for you, consequently you can concentrate on one specific option when you start to look for a rental.

Exactly what is the major rationale for you to lease a studio plan? Those who rent an efficiency unit reap the benefits of coughing up less cash month after month, which generally results in sizeable cost savings every year. The straightforward design of the studio makes it fairly uncomplicated to spruce up, and it also will not entail that much furniture to get the sense of being “settled in”. Studios are fantastic for apartment renters who don’t own a great number of possessions that they have to exhibit as well as maintain in their own unit..Exactly what is the advantage of the one-bedroom unit? One-bedroom rentals in Austin, TX appeal to tenants who would like additional area or living space as well as individual rooms inside their rental. Using a floor plan having independent room or space will work for renters that like to enjoy separation between their living and resting zones along with more personal privacy while having friends over to visit. Furthermore, should you commute to the office, you may perhaps choose to commence the day in a different space instead of the one in which you sleep at night, for something different plus a sense of revival every day.

Do you want to upgrade? Working out whether or not you need to ultimately rent a one-bedroom unit or possibly an efficiency rental is dependent on thinking about the one-bedroom apartment being an improvement (because of the fact that it’s more costly), in addition to figuring out when the update makes it worthwhile for you. Exactly like you read previously here, one-bedroom rentals offer specific positive aspects in substitution for the greater rent payments but these rewards aren’t consistently beneficial to each and every tenant.

Simultaneously, a few renters who are able to afford to pay for one-bedroom Austin, TX apartment rentals come to a decision that they will really favor, or perhaps might not have any problems with residing in a studio apartment. Looks like your circumstances, as well as what is actually essential to you with regards to expenses versus attributes as well as the space which you will want are usually overriding elements when making this kind of selection. Do not forget that the increased cost savings coming from picking a studio may possibly enable you to locate a property in a superior location which has features or perhaps surroundings you may not have the ability to easily afford in the bigger unit, You might like to choose a unit providing you with fantastic views within the urban center, a nearby recreation area, nature spot or perhaps a river out of your building. In the event that what is outdoors just isn’t as crucial to you and you have the funds to shell out, you can search for a bigger unit with better interior attributes like a washing machine and dryer, a garden tub or maybe a huge walk-in closet.

However, even in areas where there is not a great deal of competition for the available apartments, renters may still have some difficulty finding the perfect apartment. This article will offer some tips for finding a rental apartment that suits all of your needs.

Figure Out Your Needs

The first step of any apartment search should begin with the potential renter carefully identifying all of their needs in an apartment. This list of needs will be different for every renter. While some renters are simply looking for a place to eat, bathe and sleep other renters may be looking for a living space which will serve a number of purposes including working, entertaining and participating in leisure activities or hobbies. When making this list of needs the renter should consider the options they cannot live without as well as the options they want to have but can live without. It is important to make this distinction because the renter will want to ensure the apartment they choose has all of the features they need and ideally a few features they want. However, an apartment which does not have all the required features may become an uncomfortable living situation very quickly. 

Do Your Research

Once a renter has a good idea of the basic features he is looking for in an apartment, he should begin researching his options. Researching apartments can be done on the Internet, through the newspaper or through rental magazines. Renters may use one of these research methods exclusively or may combine a few of the methods to form a customized strategy for researching apartments. The research phase will give the renter an idea of the types of properties available for rent in the area. 

Comparison Shop

The next step is the process of comparison shopping. This basically entails visiting several different rental properties and touring these facilities. During the tour the renter will get a good idea of available options as well as the costs associated with these options. This is helpful for two very important reasons. First it gives the renter a good idea of the types of apartments available within their budget. Second it gives the renter the ability to bargain regarding price. Renters who have proof of other apartment complexes offering more favorable rental terms, may be able to entice another complex to lower their prices slightly. 

Ask for Recommendations

Renters can also help themselves in their search for an apartment by seeking recommendations from trusted friends and family members. These recommendations can be taken to be much more worthwhile than recommendations offered by the apartment complex from previously satisfied tenants. It is important to note the apartment complex is likely to only offer testimony from tenants who were happy with their rental agreement. For this reason, opinions offered by friends and family members are much more valuable because they do not have a vested interest in the rental property and simply offer their honest opinion. Friends or family members who share your interests and personality traits can be very helpful in offering recommendations for apartments because it is very likely you will be happy with the apartment they recommend. 

Consult the Better Business Bureau

Finally, renters should consult the Better Business Bureau (BBB) before making a final decision and choosing an apartment complex. This can be very helpful especially if the renter finds a particular apartment complex has a number of unresolved complaints against them. While a lack of complaints is not necessarily an endorsement, it is a good sign if the complex has been in business for number of years without a slew of unresolved complaints. 

Want to have some cheap fun in your apartment without causing too much destruction and havoc? Have a picture party!

And by party, I don’t mean inviting tons and tons of people. I’d advise, for your sake and for your neighbors’ sake, limit your guest list to 5-8 people. Also, be sure that the ones whom you invite are creative and good with cameras. At the end of this event, you want to come away with hundreds of really great photos from a variety of different eyes that will immortalize your apartment and help you retain those often awesome, yet fleeting memories.

And if you take some really awesome pictures that feature your sweet looking apartment…be sure to share them with your apartment manager! Maybe they could use them to show how great and fun their apartments can be…Just a thought.

There are two ways of having this event.

1) Got Digital? - Have each of your guests bring their own digital camera and the cables or card readers they’ll need to transfer any pics to your computer. Schedule some board games or other fun activities as well as place a number of fun, cool looking objects around the apartment. Of course, you will want to have a few snacks and refreshments available. (Remember adult beverages should be for adults only and handled responsibly)

You’ll want to have a timer that goes off at a set time every couple of minutes or so, which will be time for every guest to take a picture. Doesn’t really matter of what as long as it’s a cool pic!

Then after a couple of hours, transfer all of the pictures over to your computer, have a slide show, and a ton of great laughs!

Disposable Disco- This one is more for those who are less concerned with perfect pictures and more concerned with the element of surprise. Supply each of your guests with a disposable camera as soon as they walk through your door. Follow the same activity and time guidelines as above, but every 10 minutes have everyone put all the cameras into a bag, shake them up, and then pull out another camera. This really mixes it up!

You could then take a group trip to your nearest one hour photo lab and see if they’d be able to actually print all the pics within an hour. If so, kill some time shopping or grabbing a drink while the pictures are being developed. After you pick them up, take them all back to the apartment and spread them out all over the floor.

You’ll come away with a bunch of great pics and possibly some great new decorating ideas with all the excellent photos.

Quick tip: If you keep your apartment well lit, make sure that you don’t use the flash. Flashes have a tendency of really white washing out pictures and if you can get around using one because your room is really bright…do it!

Either way you decide to do it, if you end up hosting one of these picture taking events, post your pictures on an account at Flickr and post a link to your pics in a comment on this blog. I’d love to share them in our blogs!

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I am excited to try out one of those new culinary pseudo-classes that let you show up and prepare your own meals that are supposed to last you for about a month.

The only reason I have hesitated is I’m a bit of a picky eater. I don’t care for vegetables, and I also don’t care for seafood (an unpopular decision in this era of sushi, so I tell people I’m allergic).

Another words, I don’t want to show up expecting chicken and find out that half the menu is seafood. So, in essence, I am chicken to show up. Stop with the booing…that’s funny.

Well, apartment shopping is the exact same thing for me. I’m a bit chicken. I need to find an affordable place, but I want to make sure I end up in an apartment that I really like. I want it to match my tastes, my life. Basically, I want it to be perfect.

Not much in life is perfect, so how can I get close?

Tip 1: Think through the specifics

Think through your location: location to family, friends, work and nightlife. Who do I need to live by? Who do I see weekly? Can I stand to commute 40 minutes if it means I save a month? Do I need to live downtown or will the suburbs suffice? Do I go out three times a week, or twice a month?

Think through your budget: financial planners say only 30% of your income should be spent on your housing costs. Not a big problem if you make ,000 a month. A little bit more of a problem when you make ,600 a month. What’s your realistic, total budget? And even though I may want a one-bedroom with a den, can I only afford an efficiency?

Think through your pet situation: I have a dog. He’s a miniature poodle. Would I be willing to part with Ziggy? Never. Can I afford to shell out 0 for a pet deposit. Never. Could I afford 0 if I saved up beforehand? Possibly. Think through if you plan on getting that bulldog you’ve always wanted. First, does the community you want to live in even accept pets? If so, how much will the deposit cost? You may need to save up, or bow out.

Tip 2: Research your options

Now it’s time to compare. I like this catalog for a quick reference, but I also like to go online to look at virtual tours and compare amenities. At apartmenthomeliving.com, I can fill out a personality profile that matches me to the apartments that are right. It even goes a step further to find out what else I like. Do I want a pool? Do I work out? You betcha. There’s a match out there and I want to see all the choices.

Tip 3: Visit your top choices and enlist the help of friends

Seeing is believing. I know that the product itself is terribly important to me. I have to visit to know it feels good to me when I drive in. I want lush landscaping. I want good lighting in the living room, and a pool with a nightlife around it. I want a clean apartment. I can only find out these details by visiting.

While I’m visiting, do I like my leasing professional? Does she seem knowledgeable? Friendly? Does she answer my questions about maintenance to where I feel comfortable? Do I trust this person? Because this is who I’m going to get on the phone when something goes wrong in my apartment.

And two pairs of eyes are better than one! Do my friends agree this is a cool place to live? Will they visit me here to hang out? Do they agree with what I think?

Make your decision

Finally, decide what’s the best match for you. I knew when I picked Ziggy it was love. I know when I pick my next apartment it will at least be lust! And that can last at least a year. Happy hunting!

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After much anticipation, New Years Eve is finally here!!! Tomorrow begins the year 2008 and with the new year comes a whole slew of resolutions to improve yourself and those around you next year.

I can see it now…January 2nd…all of the gyms are suddenly overcrowded until…January 11th. Cigarette and liquor sales go down nearly 65 % for…oh…about….4 days. Your Credit Card payment nearly doubles for the month of January, but come Valentines day, you end up owing more than you did at the turn of the New Year.

Resolutions are meant to last the entire year, so this year I resolve to make it the whole year with my resolutions. I also resolve to help make not only myself better, but also those around me!

That being said, I want to help you make some resolutions that will rock for both you and your apartment with my Top 10 Apartmentite Resolutions for 2008.

10. Rent On Time- Actually pay rent on the 1st every month! This will help avoid late fees!
9. Fugitive Pet No More- Stop [BREAK] hiding your animals from maintenance and cut corners to finally pay your pet deposit

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8. Won’t You Be My Neighbor- Meet at least one neighbor…take them a gift even. You may make a good friend…or at least a great pet sitter!
7. Keep Things Clean- This may be difficult, but scrub-a-dub your apartment one day and then keep it clean all year! I tried it last year and made it about 3 months strong.
6. Use Your Kitchen- Resolve to cook and eat in your apartment more often. You will end up saving hundreds, if not thousands of dollars by the end of the year.
5. Entertain!- Put the loud, obnoxious, stumbling around party days behind you and host one adult style dinner party this spring.
4. Furniturize- Filter some of your extra income into furniture improvements. Stop using empty boxes as end tables and splurge a little on something nice!
3. The Gym Is FREE- If your apartments have a gym, what is your excuse?!?! Spend three hours a week in the gym. Hit the elliptical on level 4 for 30 minutes and do some light free weight exercise for 30…Do that three days a week and you can guarantee to see a difference!
2. Out with the Old- Dig through your attic and closet to find all of the old clothes, toys, and junk that you don’t need anymore, but someone else could get some use for and DONATE it! You’ll free up space and help people out!
1. Make Hunting Easy- If you are apartment hunting this year or know anyone who is…use us! It will make your apartment hunt easier and fun! And you also may have the chance to win 2 if the community you sign with is participating in our program.

So there you have 10 great resolution for the New Years! I hope you have a very fun and SAFE night tonight and get to relax tomorrow because with the new year comes new responsibility, new adventure, and a whole rush of stuff to take care of!

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Paris is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the world and the city boasts of a rich cultural heritage and some of the most famous sights in the world. While going to any foreign destination on a holiday the first concern that people have is the kind of accommodation they will be able to secure for their stay there. Accommodation is often the primary reason for determining whether or not you have a successful stay. Whether you are on a personal or on a business trip, it is important to find convenient and secure apartments to enable you to have a pleasant stay. It is always beneficial to search for ideal accommodation Paris before going to the City of Lights.
Short term rental apartments are ideal if you want to visit a city like Paris that has a lot to offer its visitors. There is so much to explore; individuals need their time and peace of mind to explore with ease. Apartments provide an almost home like feel within a new city and provides people with peace and comfort. These apartments are an ideal way to ensure comfort and have a more customized lifestyle as per your needs. They come with fully furnished settings and have all the conveniences at your disposal. Holiday apartments in Paris more economical, as compared to luxurious hotels, especially if you are planning to explore the city at your pace and disposal. Unlike hotels, these holiday apartments do not have timing restriction and allow you to enjoy your vacation as you wish to.
One of the most popular attractions of Paris is the Rolland Garros French Open. This Tennis tournament sees a large number of tourists coming to the city of Paris every year. Its a large scale tennis tournament that is held every year over a period of 2 weeks. One of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, the French Open is the only major grand slam title to be held on a clay court. Due to the prestige this event holds, it has a worldwide broadcasting and is viewed by audiences across all age groups. Watching a grand slam match is something most sports fans crave for. If you are coming to Paris this Tennis season you would benefit greatly from finding Roland Garros reservations for the period of your stay there.
There are several websites online that will help you find ideal accommodation. However an apartment determines to a great extent if your holiday will be successful or not. Make it point to find only trustworthy sources that are renowned for providing secure and luxurious living spaces. Find the perfect holiday apartment to get started on an ideal and exotic Paris experience.

When you decide to move, apartment selection can be a difficult task. Just how does one go about it properly? There are critical points that renters must bear in mind when they start looking. Let’s take a look at some of the key factors that will make your apartment selection a far easier task to endure.

First, in the process of choosing your apartment, you will want to predetermine your monthly budget. If you determine your budget before you begin hunting for an apartment, you will be less apt to waste time viewing apartments that you cannot possibly afford. Therefore, with a budget set, you can begin scouting for apartments within your selected price range.

Next, while on the look out for various apartments, if you have children, you will want to review the various school districts. You can research almost any school district and see what a it has to offer your child by visiting the school district’s website. Using your preferred search engine, simply search for the district you are considering and submit your search. Review the school’s curriculum, the extra curricular activities and the like, to get an idea of how the school operates and what the school will expect from your child. There is no sense in renting an apartment you are not happy with unless you are also satisfied with the school district that your child will attend.

Third, when apartment scouting if you are an adult student or you have a child that will soon make plans to attend college, you may also want to consider checking out the nearby universities. You a may want to find out which are the closest to the apartments you are thinking about renting and you may also want to review the costs of tuition.

If you are looking to move into an apartment and you rely on public transportation to get from place to place, you might want to look into the type of that is readily available near any apartment you are considering. Are there buses that go by or near the apartment? Is there taxi service available? This is particularly important if you rely solely on public modes of transportation to get around.

When looking to rent a new apartment, you will also want to have an in depth discussion with the property owner. Advertisements that announce available apartments may not reveal the whole story when it comes to leasing an apartment because sadly, advertisement space is restricted. Will you be required to pay additional fees for trash removal? What about wate r- is there a fee you will have to pay that is separate from the rent for water usage? Are the utilities included? Can you get cable television access? What about high-speed Internet? All of these questions can be addressed by the property owner and are questions you should not hesitate to ask. Ultimately, your happiness with a location will depend upon what the site has to offer you in the way of services and amenities.

Bangkok has become great palace for tourist and business visitors now a day. If you are searching for Bangkok rental apartments then there are some criteria you need to take care, to make your visit comfortable and safe. Else sometimes wrong selection of Bangkok apartment or Bangkok condos can end up with lot of bad time for you.

In Bangkok, after your hard working day you should be at peaceful rent apartment so that you can get refreshed for the next day work. Your selected apartment for rent in Bangkok should be clean and well furnished to make you comfortable. Generally people also prefer Bangkok rental apartment with western style furnished one to make you feel familiar, so make sure that your selected apartment is having all facilities.

While searching for Bangkok rental apartment you should also specify the location. You should select the location near to your work place so that you can save travelling efforts with time and money. Another important thing for Bangkok rental apartment is it should also be nearby public transport service and at least some small market or shopping. These things about Bangkok rental apartment can help your family to easily access daily usage shops.
Bangkok rental apartment are now a day preferred by visitors also instead of hotels. Tourists who prefer to stay a bit longer and wanted to be at home, like feel prefer to get apartment for Bangkok rental rather than hotels. For those tourists preferable Bangkok rental apartment should be at central area.

Your selected Bangkok rental apartment should be fully facilitated with electronic items also. These items include kitchen electronic accessories like microwave, refrigerator and other stuff. Preferred Bangkok rental should also have LCD TV. If you are working over there, then also check that your Bangkok rental have easy access to getting new internet connection and phone connection. Your Bangkok rental provider can help you to confirm about internet connection and telephone connections.
Overall to make your tour very comfortable you need to take care of below points for selecting Bangkok rental.

1. Transparent dealing: While getting Bangkok rental apartment you need to assure that whole deal is transparent. There should be everything known to you from starting by the Bangkok rental providers about apartment.

2. Comparable higher yields: Your Bangkok rental providers should give you beneficial rates for investments.

3. Online availability: Your selected Bangkok rental providers should provide comprehensive list of all details online including new home communities established neighbourhoods and other details.