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These days, the "farmhouse" look is appealing to many. Shiplap, hardwood floors and Edison light bulbs are all staples of this popular look. What if you live in an apartment and are unable to make major renovations? The good news is that you can still achieve the farmhouse look without losing your security deposit in the process.
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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Taluswood Apartments in Mountlake, WA bring out the best of the Pacific Northwest. Sitting next to the mountains, the beauty of nature is just a few steps away. Open your doors and windows and breathe in the fresh air while listening to the world around you.
Using Natural Elements to Decorate
No matter what time of year, using natural elements to decorate your home is more than just a way to bring the beauty of nature inside. The colors and smells associated with nature cannot be rivaled by commercial air fresheners or silk plants. Using natural elements provides a natural feel to your home that makes it both comfortable and relaxing.
Sights and Smells
Fresh pine boughs and pine cones offer an abundance of fragrance in the winter. While it may be necessary to dip the cut ends in a small amount of wax to prevent pinesap from leaking, creating a decorative piece with pine cones and a small sprig of pine will release the woodsy smell throughout the room. During the summer, a bouquet of freshly cut flowers will brighten a room and allow the delicate aromas to waft through your entire apartment.
Rustic and Earthy
If you are into the rustic and earthy tones that natural elements can provide, you often look for unique decorative ideas to include those elements in your home. Pieces of driftwood, wooden bowls and stone accents can all add to the ambiance of your home. The colors and tones of natural elements create an earthy presence within your home that brings the beauty of nature inside.
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