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Ten Ways to Make an Apartment Feel Like Home  
If you would like to add a home-like feel to a rental apartment, this spotlight will give you clever and cost-efficient ideas to make your apartment feel like a welcoming home. Decorating ideas do not need to be permanent to express your individual style.
Ten Interior design tips for a home you will love.

  1. Use lighting to set the mood and create warmth
  2. Create extra storage space
  3. Living Decor-add oxygen, and tranquility with plants and flowers
  4. Add pops of color with rugs and textiles
  5. Don't forget the patio-create a patio retreat
  6. Add visual impact and texture with curtains and wall displays
  7. Display mirrors, pictures, floral arrangements, and more!
  8. Include soothing scents
  9. Use decor items you have and create additional space with floating wall shelves
  10. Make the most out of an open concept floor plan via zone separation 
Creating a "home" environment does not have to break the budget.
Let the treasure hunt begin. Visit thift stores and flea markets. Don't rule out garage sales, online sales for new items, and platforms; such as Craigslist, and Ebay for furnishings and pre-loved decor. Keep in mind that people part with items that are in excellent condition. You may find a filing cabinet, frames, accessories, lamps-any number of useful items.
You may consider an investment in a floor lamp or any lamp a justifiable expense, as it can travel with you or you can ship it, in many cases.
Tip #1 Use lighting to set the mood. Lighting can also highlight a piece of art.
Light it up

Invest in a lamp to add personality to your rented apartment. It’s like a piece of jewelry is to an outfit, adding the perfect finishing touch. Create instant ambiance in a room with an overhead light like a chandelier. Designers now use chandeliers over living room cocktail tables. Above a chandelier is used in a bedroom. So feel free to make your own design rules. Hunt for pieces you like in vintage and thrift stores, online, or on Craigslist. One item uniquely placed can add wow factor. There's no need to spend a fortune on lighting. 

Are you ready to discover how a little bit of ingenuity can cozy up your home on a minimal budget?
Tip # 2. Floating shelves add extra storage space.
One of the most cost-effective and easy options for storage is shelving. If you are handy, you can really cut costs by making your own. All that's needed is wall brackets and plywood which you can get cut to size at most any hardware or DIY store. After you hang your shelves the fun begins! Display glasses and other useful kitchen tools. Include sentimental items that make you smile; such as pictures of family and friends, a favorite cookbook, any decor item you find interesting. If your shelf is in a bedroom or a bathroom you may feature a perfume bottle, a silk orchid, whatever appeals to you. If your shelving is in a laundry room, inexpensive fabric bins can discreetly hold laundry detergent, nails and hammers, extension cords, and necessary items that are not appropriate for display. 
Depending on the room and your space you can find floating shelves that suit your need. Tip #9 Use decor items you already have.
Shelving comes in numerous lengths and widths and it's ready to hang.
Tip #3. Living Decor
Get maximum impact, for a minimal investment. If your goal is relaxation, and you would like to add a “home sweet home” feel to your rented space, a few plants around the house can make a world of difference. Say adios to dull by incorporating plants and indoor trees; such as cornstalk palms, that add life and texture to a room. Plants help purify indoor air. It is said that clean air can help reduce stress levels, so consider adding plants to your work area. This image also displays Tip #4 The use of rugs and textiles.
Tip #4 Add pops of color with pillows, rugs, and textiles.
This knitted heart-shaped pillow shows that a small holiday touch can freshen up a room. Don't you want to get cozy and take a nap?
Tip #5 Create your own patio retreat with items you enjoy.
Fairy lights, or twinkle lights add a beautiful glow to enjoy in the evening. A perfect setting to share conversation and a beverage with a friend.
Spring isn't far away, so consider creating an outdoor retreat.

A stress-free zone where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, journal in a relaxing place, enjoy fresh air and sunshine, or pot a plant. Even the smallest space can be made to feel and function like an inviting retreat. An added touch to consider is exterior fairy lights. Layering the greenery at high and low levels makes an attractive display. Have fun finding unique containers and ceramic pots. Many find container gardening relaxing. Add an exterior rug, and floor pillows if you have the space and plan to stay for a while.
A soothing work environment with plants providing oxygen is a bonus. No desk, no problem; build your own with two filing cabinets and a rectangular top created from a door, a piece of wood, or a tabletop.
Maximizing Small Space with Big Style...
Readily available online. Both displays are from Pottery Barn.
Photo or art displays come in different sizes.
TIP # 6 Add visual impact with wall displays
No linen closet or ample space for bathroom towels? Different containers appear uniformed because they are all white. Tip #2 Create extra storage space.
Tip #8 Include soothing scents
Tip # 9 Use items you have
It all starts here-a welcoming front entrance.
Don't forget a wreath for the front door, or in your patio retreat-easily found online.
Tip # 10 Loft style apartment? Create a separate living space by creating zones to form a separate room. Fabric in a frame creates a room divider. A bed headboard can be created in the appropriate size and fastened to the wall. A standing floor screen can accomplish a room separation with style and ease.
We love Asian decor because to me it is high styled yet offers a tranquil ambiance. You may prefer the Farmhouse look, Shabby Chic, or sleek modern and minimal design.
The power of "posh," from simple to ornate, large mirrors are an instant focal point in your home. Chic!
Mirrors can create an illusion of more space in a small apartment.
Tip #7. Living decor makes your apartment space feel like a home. Flowers can convey the holiday and time of year.
Pillows add panache and pops of color! Fabric or panel room screens can be used as room dividers. Tables with shelves provide extra storage.
Happy Valentine's Day
from Stress Free Corporate Housing
Little touches can deliver a BIG impact, and are perfect for short stays.
Share the love and the chocolate. Set a pretty heart on your living room cocktail table or any counter where pets won't reach it.
Get festive cost effectively. Yummy and beautiful-who would not admire this cookie display on a kitchen countertop?
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  • Miami's Monarc at Met 3 Features:
  • Resort-style exteriors
  • Upgraded units with exquisite views 
  • Fitness Center 
  • Game Room, Spa, and Sauna 
  • 24-hour Concierge 
  • Outdoor kitchen, theater room, and a Whole Foods Market
1, 2, & 3, bedrooms are available in most properties: Call Stress Free Corporate Housing for pricing.
Located in the prestigious Biscayne area of Miami, Florida--Monarc Met 3 is a premier destination that will exceed your expectations.
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