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This time of year can feel very lonely if our homes are not decorated for the holidays. There is an easy way to fix it with a small budget so you do not have to miss out on all of the exciting fun the holidays can bring.
Get an Artificial Tree:
You will spend less, and honestly have to do less upkeep, with an artificial tree. You do not have to get a large one and you can even find them with the lights already strung for around $25 this year. Then all you have to add are your decorations! You can get some great ones in bundled sets that will not break the bank. In no time, you will have a tree to enjoy.
Use Simple Decor:
If you have a mantle, you can easily dress it up with some stockings and some candles. These can be pretty cheap so you do not have to spend a lot to make it look complete. Once you have this done, you do not need to worry about much else inside your apartment because these are the main areas that you should hit to really pull the look together.
Consider a Wreath For Your Door:
This is also something that you can do pretty easily and inexpensively if you find one that is already made. Most places have them already done so all you have to do is add it to your door and then you are done!
As you can see, it does not take a lot of money or items to really bring a space together for the holidays. Whether you are starting out with decor or all of your stuff is in storage, you can have a place that feels like the holidays in no time at all! If you are looking for a great place to not only call home but also spruce up for the season this year, be sure to check out these apartments in Dallas, TX. We are sure to have exactly what you need, so stop by today to take a tour and see what may work for you.
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As the seasons change and we prepare for the holidays here in North Dallas, it’s the perfect time to think about redecorating your apartment. Whether you want to go all out for fall or you prefer to simply switch up a few key elements in your home, all you need is a bit of inspiration to get your creativity flowing. Keep reading to check out a few of our favorite fall decor ideas.
4 Fabulous Fall Decor Ideas for Your Apartment
Bring in Fresh Fruit
Fall is harvest season and one of the easiest ways to bring the outdoors into your home is with a beautiful fruit display. Arrange some seasonal apples in an eye-catching bowl to make a centerpiece for your entryway, coffee table or dining room table. It’s inexpensive, easy and a great way to add fall colors to your space.
Get Cozy
What’s the best way to create an inviting and positively cozy space within your apartment? Pile on the throw blankets! Add a simple rolled blanket to your guest bedroom, make sure each sofa and chair have a designated throw and place a seasonal quilt at the foot of your bed for extra warmth and comfort.
Play With Patterns
Fresh fruits and veggies don’t last forever, and that’s why we love the idea of crafting an array of faux pumpkins, gourds, and apples that can be used time and again. If you feel like getting crafty, you can play around with different patterns and color schemes to make a chic fall spread. Use paint, craft glue, glitter, and Modge Podge to decorate faux fruits and veggies from your favorite local craft store.
Spruce Up the Bathroom
Often neglected, your bathroom is one of the most highly trafficked areas in your apartment and will be used by most guests this fall season. So, be sure to give your bathroom decor a little TLC with a fall flower arrangement and accent touches. Just remember to bring in refreshing oranges, yellows, and reds that won’t clash with your current decor.
Fall Fun at Gramercy on the Park
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The colors in your apartment have a big impact on how you feel. They can change your mood in an instant. Do you want to feel energized, or would you rather feel relaxed? The right color scheme will make all the difference.
How do you know what colors to pick? Here are some clever tips for selecting fantastic color combinations that are popular now in North Dallas, Texas:
Combine Neutral and Accent Walls
Walls painted in a neutral, light-colored shade create the perfect backdrop for any decorating scheme just so long as your apartment allows a little paint here and there. You can continue the neutral theme throughout the room or add brightly colored accents. For a more energizing atmosphere, combine neutral colors with stronger colors by painting one or two walls in a room in a darker, bolder shade.
Add Colorful Plants
Plants are often overlooked as a way to bring pops of color into your home. In addition to the standard green plants, consider using plants that have multi-colored foliage. If you have a green thumb, flowering plants will also add extra charm and color to the room.
Consider Color Families
Painters and website designers think in terms of color families. You can, too, when decorating your apartment. Select tried-and-true color schemes like navy blue and white. Or experiment with your own combinations by using an online color-picker tool.
Start Small With Stronger Colors
If you're not used to using bold colors, start off with small pieces. Use jewel-tone colors in accent pillows, chair cushions, small wall hangings, and small area rugs. If you like the effect, you can go larger and try bold colors in bedspreads, larger wall hangings and large pieces of furniture.
Use the Same Accent Colors Throughout Your Apartment
You can give your apartment a pulled-together, coordinated feeling by choosing a limited number of accent colors and then using them in every room. You could have an orange vase near the entry and an area rug in the same shade in the living room. You could continue the trend with an orange shower curtain in the bathroom.
Unleash your decorating powers in our beautiful, luxurious Dallas apartments. Contact Gramercy on the Park to find out what's available now.
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Your kitchen should be a place where you enjoy spending time. So often, those who find they don’t eat a healthy diet or “can’t find time to cook” are actually frustrated by the state of their kitchen. Perhaps it’s dirty, messy or lacks essential meal-prep items.
To help you make your kitchen into the comfortable and relaxing haven it should be, here are a few effective tips.
Make Your Kitchen Comfy and Cozy With These Three Tips
1. Change the lighting.
The central ceiling lighting in many kitchens is bright and harsh — and not conducive to a relaxing evening spent cooking or baking. Instead of simply making do with this lighting, consider using various lamps as warmer, cozier light sources. If you find that lamps are too annoying to turn on and off individually, consider getting a remote system that can control them all at once.
2. Light a candle.
Speaking of lighting, whenever you’re in the kitchen, add to the cozy atmosphere by lighting a candle. Just make sure you never leave it unattended, and keep it in a safe location that’s out of the reach of children and pets. The scent of your candle can also add to the comforting atmosphere of your kitchen.
3. Keep the space clean.
To do this, conduct a “deep clean” of your kitchen once every few weeks. On a daily basis, though, you should aim to follow a “clean as you go” approach.
This means that when you’re making food, don’t leave all the cleanup until the end (when you’ll be tired and less likely to do it). Instead, wash dishes, clean up messes and keep countertops clutter free — even in the middle of your cooking or baking session.
Take a look at your kitchen as a whole: Is it well-equipped to meet your needs?
While adding nice lighting and buying all the right tools is a great start to making your kitchen comfier and cozier, it’s possible your kitchen simply lacks the necessary fundamental layout or design. If that’s the case, it might be time to move.
The kitchens in all of our Dallas apartments are well-appointed and equipped with state-of-the-art appliances to meet your needs. If you’re looking for a new place in the area, consider giving us a call. We’ll tell you exactly what floor plans we have available.
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Here at Gramercy on the Park, our team is proud to offer an array of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes that feature modern kitchens with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and stylish subway tile backsplash. But while most residents at these Dallas, TX apartments love the look of that subway tile backsplash, it may not be for everyone. If you're feeling the itch to customize the kitchen in your Gramercy on the Park apartment, consider the following exciting backsplash ideas.
3 Removable Backsplash Ideas
- Vinyl peel 'n stick tiles. Removable vinyl stickers are one of the best inventions for renters. You can find vinyl tile stickers in just about any color and design imaginable, and you can easily use them right over your existing backsplash tile to create a completely different look. These vinyl tiles are water and heat-resistant and completely removable once you're ready to move out or change up the look again.
- Contact paper. Contact paper is a product that has been around for a while, but it seems only recently companies are really taking the possibilities to new levels. Options like the one linked offer a 3D mosaic effect that is waterproof, easy to clean, and easy to remove once you're done. Instead of contact paper, you can also use removable waterproof wallpaper for this area, as well as for other areas in your home. Both contact paper and thicker removable wallpaper can be found readily at your local hardware store as well as at online retailers.
- Fabric Backboard. Looking for something truly one of a kind? Check out this cute and simple DIY tutorial to see how with some fabric, a piece of plywood, and a staple gun you can transform not just your kitchen backsplash area, but just about any small space. This tutorial creates a unique and beautiful backboard that is easy to move and easy to hang up for a one-piece room change.
Have Questions About Your Kitchen and Appliances? Maintenance Is Here to Assist!
For other questions related to your kitchen in your Dallas apartment, such as help with a malfunctioning oven or queries on how to best defrost the fridge, don't forget that maintenance is just a call away and always ready to assist!
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Let’s face facts. Few city-dwellers are content with the total square footage of the apartments in which they live. If you are in Dallas, Texas, and you’re looking for a luxury apartment with plenty of room, the experts at Gramercy on the Park can help you find a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment that is right for you.
Three Interior Design Secrets That Fool the Eye
To maximize the spacious feel of your apartment, you may want to enlist the help of a professional home decorator or interior designer. Here are just a few tricks of the trade that these professionals have developed to make a small apartment seem big and a big apartment seem bigger:
- Coordinate colors. Residents who crave a more spacious feel in a specific room are wise to paint all interior surfaces (such as walls, ceiling, doors, windowsills, and trim) in the same neutral tone. Likewise, residents can create the illusion of space throughout an apartment in general by tying interlinked areas (such as hallways and entryways) together with a common color and shade. Rugs that bridge two or more areas can also facilitate this illusion.
- Think about scale. Cramming a large amount of sizable furniture into any room will obviously make it feel more cramped. But when you’re dealing with an undersized room, the scale and proportion of your furniture is particularly important. Choose your furniture carefully with the knowledge that smaller pieces with slimmer silhouettes leave more space than bulkier pieces like that overstuffed recliner. Even if it takes up as much space in total, a piece of furniture with slender components will make a room appear less overcrowded.
- Choose and hang art carefully. Rather than adding flair to your room by packing it with accent furniture and knickknacks, take advantage of the vertical spaces on your walls by grouping artwork on them. A particularly effective trick is to incorporate mirrors and other reflective objects into these groupings. Nothing creates the illusion of increased square footage quite like a mirror.
If you’re looking at apartments in North Dallas, contact Gramercy on the Park today. A representative will be happy to speak to you about the various spacious floor plans that are currently available.
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