Creating a “Home” in Your Memphis Apartment
Apr 28th, 2008 by Memphis Apartments
Can your Memphis apartment become your “home,” that is, a Memphis apartment that mirrors your personality and character? Yes, it can, by putting together a set of furnishing that makes your Memphis apartment look comfortable with a homey atmosphere. Then, put accents here and there that say something about who you are.
First, consider the color scheme. The tenant usually has to make do with the existing colors of the walls and ceiling. But you can add furniture, drapes and curtains that complement the general background and at the same time show your favorite colors. You can go for lighter colors of the ceiling or walls to make the room look larger. Choose colors that coordinate with each other to create a harmonious look.
Choose furniture that you are comfortable with and in a style that is appealing to you. You should feel happy by just looking at them. The furniture size should also be proportional with the size of the rooms. Big furniture will emphasize the smaller sizes of the rooms. You can mix different furniture style as long as they look coordinated and good together. The mix and match scheme can also extend to the cushions and other throws.
Strategically placed area rugs and floor pillows are wonderful accents that are functional as well. Floor pillows are great substitutes for chairs at those times when you have more visitors than chairs.
Window dressings are very useful to display your creativity in sewing and/or making curtains and drapes. If your lease allows you to change blinds, they can give a modern look to your rooms.
What you read say something about you. Books about your interests can be displayed throughout the rooms. Coffee table books are also decorative pieces and are very helpful in entertaining visitors. Even non readers are attracted to the wonderful photos that are common with coffee table books.
Well placed photographs definitely put your personal touch to your Memphis apartment. Have them in sizes and frames that go well with your walls, shelves, or tabletops . You can create a family photo display in the hallway.
If there are children, their rooms can give your Memphis apartment the atmosphere of a “home,” a lived in look that could still look appealing or attractive. Even a disarrayed look can look attractive in a children’s bedroom.
Your Memphis apartment can be your “home.” Allow your creative side to surface while you are having fun decorating and turning your Memphis apartment into your “home.”