1. Hang Wall Art White walls can undoubtedly be boring, but adding frames and paintings give a finished look to any room. Not only does wall art cover bland walls, but it also shows your individuality and makes your apartment feel more like home. Pick one large portrait, use stick-on wall decals, or create a […]
Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of counterculture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of Jimi Hendrix, the last Beatles album, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” War raged in Vietnam and students nationwide overwhelmingly opposed it. At […]
You could let your shower curtains do the heavy lifting when it comes to bathroom decor, but why pass up additional opportunities to make a statement We have borrowed a few apartment decorating ideas from Pottery Barn. Keep reading to check out these Pottery Barn ideas to breathe new life into apartment bathroom décor. […]
Summer time is a perfect time to clean your kitchen out. When warm summer days and evening give way to cool Autumn temperatures you will want to have your kitchen organized and ready to easily bake cookies, hot cider, and a litany of other classic fall recipes. Here are some quick and easy ways you […]
Motivation is the core of all action; it actually means to be moved to action. Whether a person succeeds, fails or leads often depends upon their motivation. Understanding what motivates you can have lasting positive effects. By understanding and acting upon the things that motivate you, you will be more likely to live a healthy, […]
Everybody gets the itch to take a long weekend away; particularly if there hasn’t been time for a full-fledged vacation. So what do you do if you find yourself on the receiving end of a call from a friend who wants to drop in for a night or two—but your apartment doesn’t have a guest […]
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as […]
Techniques and Tools for Making Furniture Off-Limits to Pets There are many benefits to making a pet a part of your life and living in an apartment doesn’t have to mean forfeiting that privilege. An increasing number of apartment communities today are pet-friendly in recognition of how important pets have become to our society at […]
Leaving old friends and surroundings can be difficult; and the thought of being the new kid on the block in your new apartment can be a little intimidating too. It helps to focus on the excitement of starting fresh in a new apartment and to think of moving as a new adventurous opportunity to make […]
You don’t have to spend lots of money to make your apartment cozy and stylish — you just need some ordinary household utensils, a little imagination, and a desire to change something. And, of course, you can always take a look at what Bright Side shares with you from time to time! So what can we do to turn your apartment into a real nest without great expenses? Check out […]
