Spruce Up Your Apartment: Renter Friendly Edition

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Although your Onyx Glendale apartment is already stylish and luxurious, the living space should reflect your personality and energy and provide a welcoming respite to your guests. Expressing yourself through decorating can be challenging for renters since most lease agreements prohibit a tenant from making major changes to the unit. No worries! Plenty of renter-friendly hacks are sure to inspire you to meet and conquer that challenge.

New Additions for a Brighter Space

The key to keeping your decor fresh and up to date is to get familiar with some new interior trends and do a little tweaking to make them your own.

Some current decor styles and apartment trends:

  • Velvet texture. Most velvet used in decor is ‘performance velvet’, which is more durable and stain-resistant than traditional velvet. If a new velvet sofa isn’t in the budget, splurge on a few velvet throw pillows.
  • Rich, deep color palettes. Deep reds and burgundy are huge, as well as black. (Bonus points if you find these colors in velvet!)
  • Combining styles. Mixing two styles (or two design eras) is a popular way to decorate. Just be sure to stick to one color scheme, so the pieces will flow together.

Clean, Organized, and Unique

When you rent, sometimes painting walls is not allowed, and wallpapering would be out of the question…unless it is peel-off wallpaper! Peel-off wallpaper is simple to put up and easy to remove; best of all, it does no damage to walls!

While you may not be able to hang traditional storage shelves to the wall, you can certainly use shelf units that require no drilling. Stackable shelves are also an option. This type of shelving can be moved from room to room, wherever you need a little extra storage space. Check out this folding one!

Apartment Trends in Your City

If you need more decor inspiration, take a ride around Glendale and check out some interior design shops. Zaz Design carries some beautiful, unique apartment-appropriate pieces, like this fabulous display rack that puts out trendy art deco vibes. And keep up with the freshest decor trends by stopping in Glendale’s World Market location. You will find an exciting mix of unique pieces inspired by cultures worldwide.

Hosting Your Friends this Summer and During a Heatwave

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Do you ever wish to host friends at your apartment living during summer but decide against it after overthinking? Many people despise hosting in their apartments because of the effort and work that goes into preparing. But worry no more; with these renter-friendly hacks, you will become everyone’s favorite new host.

How to make the most indoors this summer

Configure your home to maximize the hosting experience and allow your guests to enjoy it.

Ask for assistance with cleanup.

There is no problem with asking for help cleaning up if needed. Doing it alone will take twice as long and only leave you exhausted and dreading your next hosting. Instead, come up with fun indoor games to play or enjoy sipping some wine while cleaning. This way, it is less of a chore and more of a summer fun activity to enjoy with your guests.

Think ahead

Nothing is worse than trying to put everything together on the day of a get-together or deciding what you’re going to serve. Find fun and simple foods from summer recipes that can last long hours without losing taste. Remember to keep it simple and create your menu depending on the gathering size. If your guests are staying over, you must also come up with workable sleeping arrangements to avoid confusion and overcrowding.

Hosting during a heatwave

If at all possible, reduce your sun exposure. Wear a hat, apply sunscreen, and wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing that covers as much of your skin as you can if you must be outside. You can also plan your indoor entertainment around the daily temperature patterns to ensure your guests arrive when it’s still cooler and leave after the temperatures drop.

Verify the condition of your air conditioning.

Your air conditioner must be running if you want to avoid the heat wave, especially if you are having guests around. If you don’t, your home will absorb the heat from the outside. The coolness inside the house will also be an incentive to keep your guests indoors.

Conclusion

Hosting friends and family doesn’t have to be an uphill task. With the right apartment-friendly tips, you can make your get-together the most memorable for you and your guests.

Vibrant Summer Colors to Add into Your Onyx Glendale Apartments

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Apartment living at ONYX Glendale apartments can be more exciting when you use these renter-friendly hacks and apartment-friendly tips to decorate your apartment for summer fun. Making your home summer-ready is as easy as adding your favorite textures and colors to your apartment decor. Keep reading to learn a few simple ideas to incorporate into your apartment this summer.

Making Your Home Summer Ready

Using vibrant and outdoor-themed decor is a great way to bring the magic of summer into your home. Bring in the excitement of summer by adding live plants and colorful summer accents to your interior. For example, Neiman Marcus dishes for summer entertaining make an excellent addition for decorating dining tables, countertops, and even outdoor patio and balcony areas of your apartment.

Hues to Match Every Mood this Season

You can easily add accents that bring out the colors of your current decor. Especially using bright summer colors like reds and oranges doesn’t fit your color scheme. Try adding hints of yellows and blues in flowers, vases, rugs, or wall art.

Changing your apartment’s interior can prepare you for summer fun and boost your mood. Top retailers like Walmart and Target offer peel and stick wall appliques you can easily apply to walls and windows to change the look instantly and feel of your ONYX Glendale apartment.

Colors for the Summer

Decorating experts say the traditional summer colors, including oranges and reds representative of the sun, are always in style. Light greys and blues can give your apartment a “beachy” feel. You can enjoy it no matter how far away from the beach. When you’re ready to venture out for decorating supplies, popular retailers like Whole Foods Market and Michael’s are just around the corner!