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At Kruseway Commons, we're all about providing residents with living spaces that fit their personalities and needs. Not only should apartment homes look good, but they should also make you feel good. Here are some great ways to add elegance, coziness, and style to your home—without breaking the bank!
5 Ways to Make Your Apartment Feel Elegant
Choose artisan home decor.
Artisan home products are handcrafted for style and uniqueness. These items are not mass-produced, but you may find them at antique shops, online craft marketplaces (like Etsy), and at arts and craft shows. From tabletop lamps to dining chairs, and from hand-quilted throws to hand-painted kitchen dishes, artisan-style home products will add a fancy and special look to your home.
Set out fresh flowers.
Fresh flowers will not only add a fresh and delightful scent to your home, but it is also one of the best ways to add softness and color to any room. Inexpensive flowers can be found at your local supermarket. And, when you add a few unique vases that can easily be found at local flea markets, you take your home from bleak to chic. Select flowers that contrast your home's decor. If your interior has muted tones, then choose flowers with a punch of color.
Hang an art gallery.
Wall art is an important feature that interior designers use to add interest to a room. Forego the single-framed pictures placed here and there. Instead, group your family photos, artistic prints, and hand-painted art in an interesting collage. Don't forget to explore other types of wall art, such as glass plates or found objects that make classy and unique wall pieces.
Style with textures.
A beautiful way to add a luxurious feel to any home is to layer textures throughout. Add area rugs, throws, pillows, and linen, cotton, or silk tablecloths mixed with natural elements like bamboo baskets, clay pots, and table-top wood sculptures can create a timeless and classy space. But remember, less is more. Never overcrowd your interior space or you'll end up with a cluttered look instead of elegant.
Add soft lighting.
For a final touch of elegance, add multiple lighting sources that supply a soft, natural glow within the home. Table lamps, standing lamps, track lighting, pendants, and wall sconces all make excellent choices to vary the amount and direction of light. Keep window coverings light and airy for plenty of natural lighting during the day.
Contact us today to make Kruseway Commons your next Lake Oswego, OR apartment home. Conveniently located near Portland, we offer a wonderful community with plenty of amenities including a cozy fireplace, patio or balcony, walk-in closets, and modern kitchens.
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