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Clean and declutter your house by storing away heavy blankets and winter clothes. After removing the extra clutter, deep clean your apartment, paying extra attention to areas that may not be as tidy as others. Thorough cleaning creates a fresh space, ready for the new season. Summer is about lighter fabrics because of its warm weather. Swap out your bedsheets for lighter and brighter-colored summery hues. Exchange heavy drapes for lightweight curtains that allow the entry of natural light.
Add indoor plants to your living space to add a touch of nature. Plants add visual interest and improve air quality. Spider plants, ferns, and succulents are low-maintenance options worth considering. Add colorful throw pillows to your furniture to make the living room more attractive. Decorative rugs and carpets can completely transform your flooring and the living room's ambiance.
Shop Local
Use the summer season to experiment with the colors in your room. With community living, you can support local stores and shopping centers. Purchase colorful rugs, carpets, and curtains for the season. Yellows and blues can evoke the feeling of warm summer days in your apartment. Incorporate color pops through artwork and paintings that you can hang on the walls.
Head out on a quick Seattle day trip to experience more of the summer. Mount Rainier is a beautiful place to visit if you're looking for a summer activity. The mountain supports both beginner and professional hikes.
Memorable Community Living Experiences
Community living allows you to interact and connect with neighbors. Organize engaging neighborhood activities to create lasting memories. Head out on road trips and hikes to discover nature and what Seattle offers.
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Are you away on vacation with your family? You want to take to do something outdoorsy with them, but the cold is unbearable? Well, worry not, because while at Kruseway Commons apartments, you will find these apartment winter trends very useful.
Creativity is required to ensure your apartment remains comfortable during the summer. Firstly, consider investing in portable air conditioning units or fans to keep your apartment cool during those scorching hot days. Alternatively, strategically placing fans around your space can create a refreshing breeze throughout. Secondly, embrace outdoor living by creating a cozy balcony or patio oasis outside your apartment door. Add comfortable seating options like foldable chairs or bean bags, decorative cushions, and vibrant plants for an inviting outdoor retreat.
Tips, Tricks, & More
You should incorporate apartment friendly tricks, they include:
Create an Indoor Garden
Bring some greenery into your apartment by creating a mini-indoor garden. Opt for small potted plants that can thrive indoors and add a touch of nature to any room.
Embrace Dual-Purpose Furniture
Make the most out of limited space by investing in furniture that serves multiple functions. Consider ottomans with hidden storage compartments or sofa beds for accommodating overnight guests without sacrificing valuable floor area.
Optimize Storage Solutions
Maximize storage potential within your apartment by utilizing smart storage solutions like under-bed organizers, hanging shoe racks inside closets, and over-the-door hooks for towels and accessories. Enhance Natural Light To create an airy and spacious feel within your apartment, maximize natural light sources by using sheer curtains instead of heavy drapes and strategically placing mirrors around the rooms to reflect sunlight throughout.
Apartment Friendly Solutions
These innovative apartment hacks offer practical and stylish solutions for summer living. By incorporating these tips into your Kruseway Commons apartment, you can stay on-trend with the latest summer apartment trends while maintaining a comfortable and functional space. Make this summer memorable and enjoyable.
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Most people prefer to stay indoors where all the cooling devices are during the extreme summer heatwaves. The good news is the heat wave is not mean that you have to cancel your get-together. You can make the most of your Kruseway Commons apartment. The building is complete, with quite a few exciting amenities that you would love. You can also play some fun indoor games as indoor entertainment: playing cards, Chess, I Spy, Hangman, Truth or Dare.
Hosting Friends and Family During the Heat Wave
Win against the heat this summer with this one tip; keep cool! This is the only trip to remember the summer season. The best ways to maintain a cool temperature indoors and out are by eating good food and consuming lots of liquids. Some fun summer recipes that can keep you and your friends refreshed include:
- summer ice lollies
- Fruit Salad frozen fruits
- Roasted chicken and pepper salad
- Lemon and lineage
And if the outside is what you like, then know that the options are endless. You and your friends could visit George Rogers Park or Seal Point Park. It doesn't stop there. There are many more options to choose from.
Have Fun in the Sun this Summer
Make the most of apartment living this summer by following our renter-friendly hacks and apartment-friendly tips for having fun. Don't let this summer go by. Make the most of it and have fun!
Hosting Your Friends this Summer and During a Heatwave at Kruseway Commons
Get ready for those hot summer days in your Kruseway Commons Apartment. Use our tips and hacks to get through the season when hosting your friends!
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Prepare a Guest List
It's easy to put off preparing a guest list until the last minute. However, this is one of the most critical aspects of planning a good Thanksgiving dinner. A solid guest list will let you know who's coming over so you can prepare an appropriate amount of food and come up with a few holiday game ideas like charades or card games.
It's also a great starting point for structuring apartment kitchens and seating arrangements. If you're having overnight guests, you should also consider additional arrangements to sleep comfortably during their stay.
Menu Plan and Organization
People are always thinking of new menus and ideas to come up with when cooking for Thanksgiving. This year, we recommend trying out a delicious turkey tetrazzini with some Caesar salad spears on the side, which are great for cooking in an apartment kitchen. With a pasta-based main dish, sides like whole roasted carrots or balsamic bruschetta are fantastic choices.
When it comes to decorating, why not add a few pops of color to your table this year? Create colorful card-themed designs to add to the center of your table and incorporate a little vibrance into the atmosphere.
Cooking in an Apartment Kitchen Has Never Been Easier
Not sure about doing Thanksgiving at your apartment? With an electric range and convenient built-in dishwasher, cooking and cleanup are easy this holiday season. So, invite family and friends over to your Kruseway Commons apartment and have an unforgettable Thanksgiving you'll remember for years to come.
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One of the easiest ways to make your home feel comfortable and welcoming is to fill it with wonderful scents. Which scents are best depends not only on your personal tastes but also which scents accompany your favorite memories or the types of feelings you want to bring to mind. This is because wider memories and emotions are known to be strongly tied to the scents that were present when they were formed.
There are several ways you can bring specific scents into your Lake Oswego apartment. We have listed some of the most popular below.
Surefire Ways to Bring Wonderful Scents Into Your Home
Use a Diffuser.
Diffusers come in a variety of forms, ranging from basic to ornate. Some are meant to spread the scent of natural essential oils into a room, while others work with proprietary formulas. Either way, the right oil or formula will quickly make everything smell great.
Boil Potpourri Herbs.
Potpourri has long been a favorite of those who love natural scents. You can use traditional potpourri herbs for the usual effects, but the same method can also be used with fruits like apples and oranges, spices like cinnamon, and more. It's easy to customize potpourri for seasonal effects or to simulate the scents of home cooking.
Bake Bread.
This is a great way to bring a warm and homey feeling to your apartment. It's especially effective on holidays where home cooking is traditional. You can make your bread from scratch, or go the easy way and bake up loaves from the store's frozen foods aisle.
Use a Standard Air Freshener Product.
For the fastest results, just spray some air freshener into a room or put out a Renuzit®. Both options can smell great, though they rarely achieve a perfect match of the scent they're going for.
These are just some of the many ways you can use scent to freshen up your Kruseway Commons apartment in Lake Oswego or give it the feeling of home. Experiment and see which ones you like best!
To get a guided tour of our available apartments, make an appointment with our leasing office today. We'll be happy to show you around!
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A flat-screen television may be on your holiday wish-list, but you may wonder where is the best location for a large TV. Well, the first thing you want to consider is to face the TV in a location that minimizes sun glare. The easiest way to fix this is to position the TV so it does not face a window. Here are more helpful tips to get the best viewing enjoyment and interior look from a large-screen TV.
Use the large-screen TV as a room focal point.
For apartment living, the best solution may be to bring the television to the forefront of the room's decor. This means making it the focal point—or the first thing people notice when they enter the room. A room's focal point is usually the center of a seating area or a wall with a mantle and/or fireplace. It doesn't matter if you place the TV high or low; if the TV is the focal point, then all seating in that room faces the TV in a central location.
Blend the TV into your decor.
For a not so obvious TV location, integrate your big-screen TV into the room's decor. This may be on a bookshelf or any location that seems like a natural fit. Keep in mind that blending a TV into your decor may not put it in the best location for viewing. Seating should be between 5 feet and 8 feet away from the TV screen, and if wall mounting is an option, make sure it is not mounted so high that it causes neck strain while watching.
Hide the flat-screen TV.
Finally, you can always conceal a flat-screen TV in a cabinet, armoire, or bookcase with closing doors. Another option is to place the TV on a portable cart to move the TV in or out of the room as you see fit. This is also a good option for making one TV transportable to more than one indoor location.
Find your next Lake Oswego, OR apartment at Kruseway Commons. We offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with bright and roomy interiors—the perfect location for enjoying your favorite shows on a large-screen television.
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Apartments have a different dynamic than a house which means that you treat the space a little differently. You can really make it your own while maximizing its potential with multifunctional furniture and décor.
Discover the thrill of making your apartment in Lake Oswego a true reflection of your personality with these stylish organizational tips.
Kitchen
Install a small whiteboard on the back of a cabinet door allows you to jot down items for your grocery list as well as important appointments. Hang your utensils and pots. Yes, it’s just that simple. Create sections in your drawers so that you don’t have to dig through the “junk drawer” to find something. Use a vertical spice rack or try a magnetized container to keep your spices in and keep them organized.
Bathroom
Instead of a single hamper, use a laundry sorter. This way, when laundry day rolls around, the sorting is already done. Use interesting containers to store things and declutter your countertops. Use a shower rack that hangs on the showerhead to organize your bathing products and shampoo.
Living Room
Turn an empty wall into an interesting focal point with modular units that feature open shelves and closed cabinets. You can make the most of your space since a lot of the storage will be vertical with several rows of shelves going up the wall at various points and cabinets along the bottom.
Designate one place for your keys, purse, briefcase, and backpacks. Put up some hooks and you can even add some cubbies for shoes. This keeps everything neat and tidy while ensuring you will never spend another morning frantically searching for your keys.
Bedroom
Create your own charging station by mounting a power strip inside a drawer on the rear wall. This way you can keep your devices in one place and all cords tucked neatly away. A murphy bed can transform from a bed to a desk, saving you space and creating a versatile home office. A closet organization system can help you optimize your closet space. The systems are fully customizable, and you usually don’t need a professional installer. A few clever touches and your apartment can be organized, elegant, and all you.
Your new apartment in Lake Oswego is waiting for you! And with up to 1,240 square feet of living area, you’ll have plenty of room to organize and make it your own. Call our office today and schedule an appointment to view our available apartments and find a home that fits your style.
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If you have an eye for international design and enjoy surrounding yourself with items from around the planet, there are all kinds of ways to deck out your Lake Oswego apartment. And, you don't have to spend a lot of money in the process. You can get a lot of thrift store finds to bring some worldly personality into your apartment.
A Globe
The globe is almost a trademark symbol of someone who loves to travel. Therefore, if you are looking to add some worldly personality to your apartment decor, there should be at least one globe situated somewhere. You can pick up globes in a lot of different forms from thrift stores, from smaller, more decorative pieces to the traditional globe you may remember from school.
Maps
Maps can find all kinds of uses in home decor. You can use maps you pick up at a thrift store:
- To create framed artwork for your walls
- To cover an accent table using decoupage techniques
- To create placemats for your kitchen table
International Figurines
It can be so fun to scout out internationally crafted figurines at thrift and second-hand stores. Some of the more vintage pieces can have some pretty unique characteristics, especially those made in China, Japan, or other Asian countries. Having just a few interesting pieces on coffee tables, in your kitchen, or hanging out in a bathroom can really add some international flair to your home environment.
Woven Works of Art
Woven works of art can be found in the form of throws, wall art, and even tablecloths. These pieces often have color combinations that highlight the culture from where they came, and they can really add some visual interest to your apartment.
Plates
Plates are normally not something people think of when it comes to worldly appeal or travel-related decor, but for centuries, plates have been collected because of where they come from and the hand-painted details they can portray. These artistic collectibles are easy to find at thrift stores. Pull together a collection from different countries and create a sort of collage on a wall for an interesting touch.
Whether you love to travel or just love international flair, creating a worldly ambiance in your apartment can really make the place all yours. Check out the apartment floor plans we have available at Kruseway Commons.
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Summer is knocking on the door of our Lake Oswego, OR apartment community, and we can't wait to see the gardens growing on the balconies of our residents' spaces. If you're considering starting your own summer garden, here are some tips to ensure your veggies grow up healthy and strong.
1. Know the Rules
Before you start hanging planters from your balcony railings, check with your management office to see if there's anything you're not permitted to do. The last thing you want is to grow a beautiful garden that's against the rules.
2. Measure Your Railings
Railing planters come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Make sure you measure your balcony railing before you make any purchases to ensure your planters-of-choice will properly fit where you want them to go.
3. Read the Seed Packets
Seed packets will tell you how far apart to plant each seed. They'll also give you guidance as to how deep to plant them in the soil and how patient you'll need to be before you see the first signs of sprouts. Veggies tend to take around two months or so before harvest, depending on the plant, but the excitement really begins once you see those first glimmers of life appear through the soil.
4. Plant Inside if Necessary
Some seeds should be planted indoors to start the germination process. The seed packet should tell you if this is your plant's preferred method of growth. If this is the case, plant them in cardboard egg cartons and keep them well-watered. When they're ready to be translated to a pot outside, you can plant their cardboard holders with them; they'll biodegrade as the summer goes on.
5. Do Your Research
All plants are not created equal. Some of your veggies will be super thirsty and require a lot of water, while others may drown if they get daily attention. If you're unsure, check out a few YouTube videos before you start watering. Remember, you can always add more water, but it's hard to undo an over-watering fiasco.
If you're looking for a Lake Oswego apartment that offers balconies that are perfect for summer planting, we're glad you've found Kruseway Commons! Give us a call to learn more about our community!
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Keeping your apartment as clean and germ-free as possible is an important part of staying healthy reducing your risk of illness. You don’t have to devote a ton of time to cleaning and disinfecting your home if you get into the habit of doing these tasks regularly. Use the following tips to help you eliminate germs from your apartment.Disinfect Commonly Touched Objects and Surfaces Frequently
Certain objects in your home, such as doorknobs and light switches, can harbor a lot of germs since they’re touched often. Personal items, such as your phone, and countertops and other commonly used surfaces also need to be cleaned regularly to get rid of bacteria and other germs. Spend time disinfecting these objects daily to reduce the number of germs that build up.
Use the Right Cleaning Products
You can use disinfectant wipes, a multi-purpose cleaner with a disinfecting agent, or rubbing alcohol with a concentration of at least 70 percent to kill germs. Keep in mind that the objects or surfaces you clean should stay wet or damp for a minimum of 30 seconds or as long as recommended on the label. To make sure countertops, sinks, doorknobs, and similar surfaces are as clean as possible, you can also wash them with soap and water before disinfecting them. This helps get rid of more germs overall.
Disinfect Your Home Safely
If you’re disinfecting items with bleach, make sure you follow the directions on the label closely. You should have a window open or an exhaust fan running to help get rid of the fumes. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t combine bleach with any other cleaner, especially ammonia since this can be dangerous.
Clean Furniture and Carpeting
Softer surfaces can be covered in germs as well. You can disinfect carpets, furniture, and similar surfaces using products that are safe to use depending on the type of material you’re dealing with. You can also wash bedding and other linens regularly to eliminate germs.
Our apartments in Lake Oswego, OR are located conveniently close to stores in case you need to pick up more cleaning supplies. Contact us to get more information about available apartments in our community.
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