Use Storage Baskets

Wicker storage baskets are your friend when you're trying to achieve a farmhouse look in just about any room of your apartment. Secure a few to your bathroom wall for handy towel storage. Place fresh fruit in wicker baskets throughout your kitchen. Use them in your living room for storing remotes and magazines. Not only are storage baskets very "farmhouse" in their design, but they're also inexpensive and convenient!

Incorporate Lots of Greenery

Greenery is yet another staple of the farmhouse look, and apartment living doesn't have to mean forgoing real plants altogether. Just make sure that any real plants you keep in your apartment have enough exposure to sunlight to keep them alive. And if all else fails, there's nothing wrong with fake plants, which you don't have to water or worry about putting near windows. You can find all kinds of gorgeous artificial plants at your local craft store. For a true farmhouse look, keep it simple with things like succulents in plain vases.

Spend an Afternoon Antiquing

Antique furniture is perfect for achieving that farmhouse look, so consider spending an afternoon at your local antique mall to see what you can come up with. Specifically, be on the lookout for rustic pieces like end tables and chairs to pull off the look. If you're really feeling creative, you might even consider distressing one of your own pieces of furniture or painting it with chalk paint to achieve a beautiful and rustic farmhouse look. The possibilities are really endless here, so have some fun with it!

Living in an apartment doesn't have to mean giving up on the farmhouse dream. There are all kinds of fun decor tips you can keep in mind to create this look. Seeking gorgeous apartments in Mountlake Terrace? Contact Taluswood Apartments to find out about our floor plans today!

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Pawn Shops

Are you a fan of pawn shop reality TV? Channel your inner star and check out your local pawn shop, where you can find some unique pieces offered at deep discounts. This is especially good for quirky decorations and one-of-a-kind items.

Estate Sales

Bring your cash and your designer's vision and you can score some great finds at estate sales. Here, you'll have a chance to snag everything from chic pieces to antiques. There will be competition, however, so come early and keep your eyes on the prize.

End-of-Season Sales

For basics and staples, keep an eye on local ads. Nearby furniture stores (or big box stores that happen to sell furniture) often slash prices at the end of the season or calendar year. Going Out of Business Sales is another good opportunity, too. You can also pick up trendy items like throw rugs and room diffusers this way.

Re-purposing Furniture

What's the best possible deal you can score on furniture? Using what you already have! If you have a few supplies and some DIY skills, you can:

• flip dresser drawers on their side to turn into a bookcase

• add trendy finishes to chairs

• replace tired old tabletops with something exciting like sleek glass

• give an old couch new life with trendy patterned cushion covers

• use appliance paints on ceramic and metal furnishings, like desk lamps, to add a pop of color

Tap Your Network

You can create a win-win situation with friends and family here. Offer to help them move and you'll take on any furniture or accessories they're leaving behind. This tip is a real winner if you know people with good taste.

Life in Taluswood Apartments in Mountlake Terrace, WA is trendy and lively. Are you ready to join this dynamic community? We have floor plans for singles and families of any size along with generous amenities. Interested? Contact us today to schedule an apartment viewing.

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