Keeping Your Apartment's Power Bill Low

Apartment living doesn’t mean you can’t take steps toward a cleaner and healthier environment. Reducing your apartment’s monthly utility bill saves you money and preserves valuable natural resources that cannot be replaced. Keep reading to discover how you can take a few simple steps to reduce energy usage and remain comfortable in your San Diego luxury apartment.

Close the Curtains

San Diego features an average of 150 sunny days a year in addition to 120 partly sunny days. All that sunshine is good for your mood, but it can heat up your apartment and cause you to spend more money cooling it down again. Close the curtains on windows that receive direct sunlight to reduce solar heating in your apartment. If you aren’t willing to shut the light out completely, consider purchasing lighter curtains that block direct sunlight without completely darkening the room.

Use Your Microwave

Microwaves are fantastic appliances that really complement an on-the-go lifestyle. They also use up to 90% less energy than conventional ovens. When you have a choice between your microwave and your oven, use the microwave—you’ll enjoy your food much sooner and save on energy at the same time!

Turn It Off—Or Unplug It

Turn off the lights, the radio, the TV, and other energy-sapping appliances when you’re not using them. If you use a laptop, turn it off and unplug it at night to keep it from continually using energy when you’re not online. Keep in mind that many appliances and electronics keep using energy even when they’re turned off. Cell phone chargers, video game systems, and many other items should be unplugged when not in use to keep them from turning into “energy vampires” that cost you extra on your monthly power bill. If you can’t get to your outlets easily, plug multiple items into a single power strip instead. Turn off the entire power strip when you’re not using any of the electronics to save power and money.

Keep Your Fridge Stocked

Did you know that an empty fridge or freezer actually uses more energy than a full one? Keeping your fridge and freezer stocked will make life easier for you when you’re feeling peckish while also reducing your monthly energy bills. When placing items in your fridge, make sure to leave enough room for cool air to circulate through the appliance easily, or you’ll reduce its cooling efficiency.

Switch to CFLs

CFLs, or compact fluorescent lamps, are a great energy-saving solution for any apartment. These fluorescent light bulbs can take the place of traditional incandescent bulbs in nearly any fixture. CFLs can save you up to $30 apiece in energy costs over the lifetime of the lamp—and they’ll last much longer than incandescent bulbs, saving you even more money over the long term.

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Spring Events in San Diego

Springtime in San Diego features mild weather, plenty of sunshine, and a variety of events, festivals, and concerts to enjoy. March through May is one of the best times of year to enjoy outdoor activities in America’s Finest City. Whether you love art, flowers, Mexican culture, or classical cars, San Diego hosts the perfect springtime event for you. Check out these upcoming local events taking place just outside your BLVD63 apartment door and get into the swing of spring!

Art Alive 2014

This April, the San Diego Museum of Art will celebrate its annual Art Alive event. This fundraising exhibition features unique, colorful, and fragrant depictions of modern and classical art using floral arrangements. During Art Alive, the Museum’s main rotunda is also transformed into a whimsical garden experience that marries art and nature. This year’s rotunda display will feature exhibits inspired by Spanish Baroque architecture and Granada’s Alhambra palace and fortress complex. The three-day event will take place on April 11th, 12th, and 13th, with a program that includes garden activities, a jewelry trunk show, and a members’ preview of the event on the first morning before the museum opens to the public.

Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo

Are you ready to experience Mexican culture during a celebration you won’t soon forget? 2014 marks the 30th celebration of the largest Cinco de Mayo festival in the United States. This free event takes place from May 3-5, featuring specialty shops, museums, and two events stages with all-day performances of Mexican dance and music. Enjoy an ice-cold beer or a shot of the smoothest tequila you’ll ever taste as you wind your way through this colorful and lively festival.

La Jolla Concours d'Elegance

If you are a car enthusiast, you won’t want to miss the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. This amazing high-class automobile event showcases some of history’s finest jewels, including Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Duesenberg, Bentley, and Bugatti. The goal of the Concours d'Elegance is to display some of the finest “automobile art” for public viewing against the elegant natural backdrop of the La Jolla shoreline. Over the course of the past three years, this even has become one of the largest concours d’elegance events in the state of California. During this three-day celebration of fine automobiles, you can enjoy a variety of gatherings ranging from formal dress events and cocktails to more casual gatherings and discussions.

San Diego Annual Gator by the Bay

The San Diego Annual Gator by the Bay festival will celebrate its 15th year this spring. Presented in part by the Louisiana Office of Tourism, this Zydeco, blues, and crawfish festival features music, food, dance lessons, and cooking demonstrations straight from the heart of the Deep South. Festival-goers will enjoy 25 bands performing across five stages as they weave through the festival marketplace to explore unique arts, crafts, jewelry, and more. Street performers offer family-friendly fun and surprises around every corner, while food vendors offer a variety of authentic Southern food—including 10,000 pounds of crawfish—everyone is sure to enjoy.

BLVD63 offers fully-furnished apartment homes right in the middle of all the San Diego action. Located within minutes of SDSU and just a short drive from Downtown San Diego and some of California’s sunniest beaches, our apartment community features two pools, high-speed Wi-Fi, contemporary kitchens, and a private bathroom for each bedroom. Visit our website to learn more about our neighborhood and community amenities, or contact us online to find out how you can take advantage of our latest move-in specials!

Keeping Your Luxury Kitchen Organized

The best way to enjoy your spacious Alta Harvest Station kitchen is to keep it neat and organized. Clutter can detract from the look of your finishes and affect the usability of your kitchen by covering up counters and reducing your functional cooking space. These tips will help you keep your kitchen organized so you can fully enjoy your apartment’s luxurious features.

Decluttered Countertops

The first step in keeping your kitchen organized is decluttering your countertops. Countertops are often a collection point for mail, papers, keys, and other miscellaneous items. They are also a convenient place to keep small kitchen appliances such as coffee makers, blenders, and mixers. However, storing too many items on your kitchen counters can make the space feel smaller. Only set out the one or two appliances you use most often, such as a coffee maker, toaster, or blender. Keep all other appliances in your cabinets and bring them out only when you need them. You can quickly reduce mail-related clutter by adding a basket or wall-mounted mail organizer. Use a bulletin or magnetic board to keep important notes and papers accessible without taking up counter space—and don’t forget to utilize the magnetic surface of your fridge. Magnetized clips are a great way to store multiple sheets of paper such as tickets, packets of papers, and coupons.

An Organized Pantry

A well-organized pantry will ensure you know exactly which food items you have on hand so you don’t buy duplicates. First, delineate different shelves for different types of foods: breakfast foods, dinner foods, condiments, baking ingredients, etc. A great solution for storing spices and condiments is to keep them on a lazy Susan, which can be easily turned to find items quickly and easily. Risers are an excellent way to store canned items so you can see each label as soon as you open the pantry door. Keep loose items, such as drink mixes or tea bags, in small plastic containers to prevent them from spreading out and taking over their designated shelf. Place items with the last expiration date at the back of your pantry and those expiring sooner at the front so they will be used first.

A Neat and Tidy Fridge

Storing food properly in your refrigerator will prevent items from becoming lost or spoiled. Furthermore, certain areas of your fridge are naturally colder or warmer, and foods that require specific temperatures should be placed in the corresponding location. The top shelf of your fridge is the warmest; it’s best for storing drinks, yogurt, and leftovers from previous meals. Middle and lower shelves should hold items like eggs, cheese, deli meats, and milk. The bottom shelves, which are the coldest, are where larger cuts of meat, poultry, and fish should be stored. These items must be kept colder to prevent bacterial growth—storing them on the bottom shelf will also prevent juices from accidentally dripping onto other foods. Fruits and vegetables should be kept in corresponding produce drawers, which help to regulate humidity levels and keep these items from wilting, rotting, or ripening too fast.

We’re confident that you’ll love preparing and enjoying meals in your kitchen at Alta Harvest Station. Our Broomfield apartment community features a variety of floor plans and apartment amenities that make your space truly feel like a luxury home. Visit us on the web to explore our community and check out our gallery, floor plans, and availability. We are currently pre-leasing, so contact us today to find out more about our current specials and move-in dates! 

Discover Alta Harvest Station’s Apartment Options and Amenities

Do you crave an active lifestyle and a luxury living space in Broomfield, CO? Alta Harvest Station Apartments is a new apartment community offering a wide variety of floor plans and amenities you can’t find anywhere else. Our stylish, finely-appointed apartments include open floor plans, expansive closets, private outdoor living spaces, and access to Alta Harvest Station’s remarkable community amenities. Keep reading to discover what makes Alta Harvest Station the perfect Broomfield apartment community for you.

Our Floor Plans

Alta Harvest Station offers a wide variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment options designed with comfort and space in mind. Each Alta Harvest Station features a foyer and coat closet in addition to a laundry area. We offer ten one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment floor plants that range from 661 square feet to 938 square feet. Each one-bedroom apartment includes a spacious linen closet, and our A3 apartment option even features a separate office space. If you’re looking for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom option, check out our six spacious floor plans that range from 938-1235 square feet. Alta Harvest Station’s three distinct three-bedroom apartment options each feature two bathrooms, including one master bedroom with a private bath. Our three-bedroom apartments range from 1347-1498 square feet, offering roommates and families plenty of personal living space.

Our Apartment Amenities

At Alta Harvest Station, our goal is to provide tenants with a stylish living space that features upscale amenities and plenty of storage. You’ll love your custom built-in desks and shelving, which provide plenty of horizontal workspace and storage without the need to purchase these items yourself. Many of our bathrooms feature large garden tubs for soaking and dual sinks for added convenience. You’ll also love the designer tile floors throughout the foyer, kitchen, and bathing areas, while the rest of the apartment features wood-style flooring. Our kitchens and bathrooms contain gorgeous granite countertops, and you’ll find plenty of storage in your kitchen pantry. We also include a microwave as part of your luxury kitchen space. Other amazing amenities you’ll enjoy when you choose Alta Harvest Station include fireplaces, ceiling fans, and spacious walk-in closets with plenty of shelving and storage space for your wardrobe. Each Alta Harvest Station apartment features a private balcony or patio so you can enjoy a personal outdoor living space. You’ll also love the convenience of doing laundry at home in your full-size washer and dryer, which are included in every Alta Harvest Station apartment.

Alta Harvest Station is only days away from opening in Broomfield, CO. If you’re looking for a luxurious one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment in a new community that features a fitness center, swimming pool, dog park, and outdoor lounge space, visit our website to explore our features, amenities, and floor plans for yourself. You can also find information about our neighborhood, local hotspots, and pricing on the web as well. Contact us now to apply for your Alta Harvest Station apartment space!

Hiking and Biking in Broomfield, CO

Broomfield, CO, offers wide open spaces and numerous trails that hikers and mountain bikers alike can enjoy. With 525 acres of park space and a continually expanding set of excellent hiking and biking trails that includes 80 miles of multi-use trails and 21 miles of soft-surface trails, Broomfield is the perfect community for those who love to take part in a variety of outdoor activities.

Broomfield/Louisville Loop Trail

The Broomfield/Louisville Loop Trail takes hikers through three different communities on an 11.7-mile hike. As you walk through Broomfield and the nearby areas of Lafayette and Louisville, you’ll encounter creeks, ponds, wide open park spaces, and even a large pumpkin farm. The trail utilizes underpasses when crossing major roads, making it safe for hikers of all ages and abilities.

Dirty Bismarck Loop

Just a few miles from central Broomfield is the Dirty Bismarck Loop, recently completed in 2011. This trail is often considered the “mountain bike version” of the famous Morgul-Bismarck bike racecourse, making it a popular choice for many local mountain bikers. The Dirty Bismarck Loop covers 12.1 miles through varying types of terrain. Although the trail is challenging in a few spots, the majority of the Loop is a comfortable and enjoyable ride for all.

Big Dry Creek Trail

The Big Dry Creek Trail will take you from Standley Lake on a trek around South and West Broomfield before ending at I-25. This trail features a mix of concrete and gravel surfaces that are ideal for walking or biking. Along the way, you’ll see plenty of wildlife, including hawks, coyotes, and gophers throughout much of the year. You can choose to stay on the 10.1-mile trail all the way to the end, or take one of the many branching trails along the way to explore the surrounding areas.

Coal Creek Trail

The Coal Creek Trail offers year-round appeal as it passes through the nearby regions of Louisville, Superior, and Lafayette, CO. This family-friendly trail spans a length of 6.2 miles, but offers a number of offshoot trails as it passes through a variety of wide open natural spaces. You’ll enjoy plenty of shade in the summer and flat surfaces for hiking and even snowshoeing in the winter. The Coal Creek Trail is a soft-surface dirt and gravel trail ideal for mountain biking, hiking, or jogging during warm weather.

At RockVue Apartments, we know you value the beauty and benefits of an outdoor Colorado lifestyle—that’s why we’re located right in the heart of Broomfield, CO, with convenient access to some of the area’s most enjoyable and challenging hiking and biking trails. Visit us on the web to learn more about our neighborhood, apartment community, and luxury apartments that include modern lighting and hardware, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and high-end finishes. 

An Introduction to Hawaiian Festivals

The state of Hawaii is home to a rich Pacific island culture that embraces the spirit of nature and community. Throughout the year, numerous festivals celebrate Hawaii’s past, present, and future. As a resident of the Kalaeloa community, you will be just minutes away from some of the most amazing cultural events you will ever experience. Keep reading for a basic introduction to some of Hawaii’s largest and most popular festivals.

Aloha Festivals

The annual Aloha Festivals are celebrated in recognition of Hawaiian culture and heritage. These free cultural events draw more than one million people in a crowd that includes Hawaiian natives and international visitors. The Aloha Festivals are the largest annual celebration in Hawaii and include events such as parades, concerts, street parties, dance and art demonstrations, and the presentation of the Maui Royal Court. One of the Aloha Festivals’ major highlights is the two-hour floral parade from Honolulu’s Iolani Palace to the center of Waikiki. The 2014 Aloha Festivals will take place this September, kicking off with the investiture of the royal court and followed by traditional chant and hula ceremonies. 

Kamehameha Festival

King Kamehameha the Great is known for conquering and uniting the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1800s, formally establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii. As part of the modern annual celebration of Kamehameha Day on June 11th, the Kamehameha Festival pays tribute to this great Hawaiian king as well as the history of the Hawaiian people and their culture. For over 135 years, the Kamehameha Festival has been celebrated through public presentation of dance, chant, music, and arts and crafts. Modern Kamehameha Festivals also include an annual King Kamehameha Floral Parade and Ho’olaule’a, or “Hawaiian block party” that features hula, food, games, and music.

World Invitational Hula Festival

The World Invitational Hula Festival celebrates Hawaiian culture and arts through the uniquely Hawaiian art form of hula dance. This popular festival features performances and demonstrations that teach attendees about the history and beauty of this traditional art form. Each November, the World Invitational Hula Festival draws thousands of participants and spectators to Hawaii from nations around the world. The ultimate goal of this festival is to integrate people of all origins into the halau hula groups of Hawaii, allowing everyone to experience the Hawaiian feeling of community, family, and culture. Although the World International Hula Festival does include various levels of hula competition, its underlying message is one of friendship, cooperation, education, and spiritual growth.

Are you ready to experience all that the Aloha State has to offer, just beyond your own lanai? Life at Kalaeloa Rental Homes of Kapolei offers convenient access to Ewa Beach, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, and Waikiki. You’ll love our amazing amenities, fine finishes, and spacious rental homes, which are available in 11 different floor plans to suit your unique style and needs. Contact us online to learn more, or check out our website to view our gallery, a list of our amenities, and explore our local Kapolei neighborhood.

Decorating Your Apartment’s Home Office

A home office provides a peaceful and focused place where you can concentrate on work or other important tasks in the comfort of your apartment. However, there are many common mistakes people often make when designing a home office that reduce the functionality of this space. Following a few simple tips can help you decorate your apartment’s home office space in a way that is appealing, comfortable, and functional.

Make the Space Inviting

A desk and chair may be all that’s needed to create an office in essence, but designing your apartment’s home office as a space where you feel welcome will help you stay motivated to use it. If you find yourself going through papers and bills on the couch or working on your laptop at your kitchen table, think about why your home office space isn’t appealing to you as it should. Start by focusing on the walls and floor—hanging photos or artwork and adding a decorative area rug to your home office space creates a cozier and more inviting environment.

Choose the Right Furniture

While it can be tempting to choose a desk and chair because they’re stylish and visually appealing, selecting home office furniture that isn’t comfortable or functional can hinder your work efforts at home. Measure the space you’re planning to use for your home office ahead of time and keep in mind that while large furniture may offer more storage capacity, it can also make your home office space feel small, cramped, and uninviting. Choose a desk with sufficient surface and storage space for your needs; if you prefer a simple desk with no storage, make sure to purchase a filing cabinet or separate drawer system to reduce clutter. You’ll be spending a lot of time in your home office chair, so make sure it’s comfortable as well as stylish. If you purchase a chair that you can’t sit in for long periods of time, it will thwart your efforts to use your home office space effectively.

Remember Good Lighting

Regardless of whether you’ll be working on a computer or with paper and pen, good lighting is essential for any home office setting. Enhance the ambient lighting in your apartment with focused, bright task lighting in your home office to reduce eye strain. As when choosing furniture, don’t skimp on functionality solely for style—desk lamps should be adjustable in both brightness and orientation to suit your varying needs. Once you’ve selected your task lighting, consider how your desk, lamps, and windows will be oriented to reduce glare on your computer screen and ensure you can work comfortably.

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Reducing Clutter in Your Luxury Apartment

Clutter is an inescapable side effect of life—but too much clutter can detract from the look of your luxury apartment. Learning how to tame clutter will enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your living space. While some clutter will always persist—and a little chaos is good for you—making a few small changes can drastically cut down on the amount of loose items to improve the organization and usability of your stylish Broomfield living space.

Start at the Store

Modifying your shopping habits is the first effective change you can make to cut down on unnecessary items that clutter your apartment. Identify your “shopping weaknesses”—do you tend to buy more books before you’ve read the ones you already own, or do you have trouble passing by the purse display at your local boutique without stopping to look? Taking the time to make note of your areas of weakness will improve your accountability to yourself while shopping. The next time you head to the store and pass by your favorite item or display, take a moment to consider whether you really need to make another purchase.

Work in One Area at a Time

One of the reasons clutter can feel so overwhelming is that you may want to address it all at once, then become discouraged when you can’t. Instead, take clutter one step at a time to make the organization process much more manageable. Choose one room or area to work on at a time, and don’t move on to the next until you feel satisfied with your efforts in the first space. Even if you don’t have a lot of spare time for organization, take just ten to fifteen minutes every day to make small changes or go through a single drawer. Working your way systematically through your apartment will help you to recognize your accomplishments and keep you from feeling defeated or overwhelmed.

Contain Clutter

Even though you can’t eliminate all of your apartment clutter, you can take stylish steps to contain it. Identify common areas that collect clutter, such as your kitchen counter or your apartment’s entryway, and purchase small baskets or other containers to help you consolidate any clutter that does occur. Keeping keys, sunglasses, and other items together in a basket can also cut down on time spent searching for these items whenever you need to leave your apartment. Other helpful items that can enhance your apartment’s décor and cut down on clutter include pencil holders, a mail holder, and baskets or jars to keep fruit, rice, coffee, and other food items contained with class.

Your Alta Harvest Station apartment features a spacious floor plan, large walk-in closets, and built-in desks and shelving to help you make the most of your luxury apartment space. Some of our other appealing appointments include designer tile floors, granite countertops, and a personal fireplace right in your own apartment. Check out our gallery to view some of our one-, two-, and three-bedroom designer apartments and find your own organization inspiration. We also invite you to click through our website for more information about our gated Broomfield apartment community. 

Making the Most of Your Move to Waena Apartments

Moving into a new apartment is an exciting experience. When you choose Waena Apartments as your home, you’ll enjoy the many features and amenities we’ve added to make your life easier and more comfortable. We invite you to take advantage of all that our apartment community has to offer to make your move easier and help you settle into your new island lifestyle effortlessly. 

Take Advantage of Amenities

Before your move-in date, check out all the amenities your new apartment home has to offer. Waena Apartments features an on-site fitness center and business center to meet your everyday needs. Knowing that you’ll have access to these features can help you to downsize your belongings before you move. Why bring heavy or aging exercise equipment to your new home when you can use the new, top-of-the-line equipment available in the community fitness room? Rather than transporting and old and unwieldy desk to your new apartment, make use of Waena’s trendy new business center for all your home office needs. Don’t worry about whether you should upgrade your barbecue or which outdoor play equipment your child will need—Waena also features new barbecue, picnic, and playground areas so you can enjoy outdoor living without the need to purchase or maintain these items yourself.

Prepare for Lanai Living

Waena Apartments offers select floor plans that feature spacious Hawaiian lanais. A lanai provides an extra outdoor room where you can enjoy meals, company, and more. Because the weather is typically nice in Hawaii all year long, consider using your lanai as an additional room in your home. If you have furniture you’d like to keep but aren’t sure where it will work best, your lanai provides the perfect home for these items! A lanai can safely house a sofa, table, chairs, lamps, and other accessories to create the perfect relaxing outdoor space that expands the usable square footage of your apartment home.

Let the Island Influence Your Décor

Waena Apartments is pleased to offer a number of living spaces that have been recently renovated to feature luxurious and appealing natural finishes. These spaces offer a beautiful blank canvas that you can customize to suit your personal tastes and style. Part of the beauty of living in Hawaii is the opportunity to let the island landscape influence your apartment’s style. Take your decorating cues from the environment, incorporating natural elements such as local woods, fabrics, and art into your décor. Many Waena apartments feature wood-style flooring that enhances the natural feel of the space. Highlight this feature with locally-produced area rugs for color and comfort underfoot. Add culture and personality with accessories such as surfboards, natural wood carvings, local flowers, and traditional Hawaiian art.

Discover the ease and comfort of island living at its best when you choose Waena Apartments as your Hawaiian home. Our Honolulu apartment community offers a variety of newly-renovated one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartment spaces on Oahu with convenient access to Kapolei, Kunia, and Ewa Beach. We invite you to explore our website to find out how you can make the most of your move to Waena Apartment life today. 

Water Conservation at Home

Excerpt: Conserving water at home doesn’t mean making significant changes to your lifestyle. Just a few small steps will allow you to enjoy lower water bills along with the knowledge that you’re protecting your local and global environment.

Taking steps to conserve water at home has many benefits. Lower water usage places less overall strain on your home’s plumbing and septic system. You’ll also enjoy the financial savings that come with lower monthly water consumption. Just a few simple changes in the way you use water at home can make a big difference in ongoing efforts to preserve this precious natural resource.

Installing Low-Flow Fixtures

Today, there are many options to reduce your water usage every time you spin the tap. Low-flow showerheads maintain comfortable water pressure while restricting the flow of water through the fixture to three gallons of water per minute or less. By contrast, an older showerhead can use seven gallons of water per minute or more! Switching to a low-flow showerhead doesn’t change the comfort level of your shower, but can save 55 gallons over the course of every ten-minute shower you take. Faucet aerators are small metal rings that screw directly into the opening of sink faucets to reduce the water flow through these fixtures as well. Aerators mix incoming water with air, preserving water pressure while limiting water usage in sinks to between 0.5 and 2.5 gallons per minute

Washing Full Loads

Appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines make modern life easier. These appliances are also areas of your home where you can make a small effort to save water and reap big rewards. Avoid using your dishwasher or washing machine until you have a full load of dishes or laundry to clean. Washing dishes or laundry when only half of the appliance is full uses more water than is necessary, essentially wasting water and flushing both money and natural resources right down the drain. If your washing machine offers customizable load sizes, such as small, medium, and large, make sure to set the dial properly so less water is used when you must wash a smaller load.

Address Leaks Immediately

Do you suspect your home has a pesky leak? If so, don’t wait—contact your plumber to handle the situation immediately, rather than allowing the leak to persist. Even small leaks can add up to a large amount of wasted water very quickly, costing you money and wasting valuable water you could be using for essential household needs. Dripping faucets, running toilets, and cracked pipes can waste hundreds to thousands of gallons of water each year, running up your water bill unnecessarily. A single visit from your plumber can fix small leaks and other issues in a matter of hours to prevent wasting any additional water and reduce your utility costs immediately.

Making changes in your home and habits to save water could be easier than you think! Your Santa Rosa plumber can help you in your efforts to reduce home water waste for a healthier plumbing system and a healthier planet. Check out our blog for more home plumbing advice, or visit us on the web to contact a plumber and explore our Sonoma County plumbing services online. 

Decorating Your RockVue Apartment

Your RockVue apartment features luxury finishes, stunning views, and plenty of space to spread out. Once you’ve settled into your new home, decorating your space will make it feel more like your own. From arranging your furniture in a welcoming fashion to adding small touches that will give your apartment personality, the only rule you should make sure to observe while decorating your RockVue apartment is to have fun during the process!  

Arrange Furniture Centrally

Do you tend to arrange all of your furniture along the walls? While this very traditional method for placing furniture in your apartment certainly isn’t wrong, consider arranging your seating more centrally around a coffee table, ottoman, or area rug. Central seating arrangements present a welcoming invitation to visitors and open up a room to make it feel even larger. Even bookshelves and media centers needn’t be limited to the walls—these items can be used as natural dividers to break a room up into multiple living spaces to get the most out of limited square footage. If you’re not sure how you want to arrange your furniture but don’t want to spend hours moving multiple pieces to find the perfect layout, try using paper or a floor plan program to visualize how you want your room to look before you lift a single chair or table.

Add Texture with Color

Color brings light and life to any room, but too much contrasting color can create a feeling of disharmony. Choose a color palette that consists of one to three colors you’d like to use in each room, then add texture by varying the shades of these colors throughout your décor. A dark blue rug can be offset by lighter blue throw pillows, while pale yellow curtains complement a darker yellow lamp base or shade. You can also add visual depth using patterns that incorporate one or more of your chosen colors. Utilizing curtains and rugs with borders and trim will draw the eye to these artistic features and add further personality to your space.

Mix Rather Than Match

It can be tempting to keep all of your design elements in a single room the same—after all, you want your décor to look coordinated! However, too many matching elements in a small space actually creates a space that is less appealing. Mix rather than match your decorating styles, adding elements of modern, classical, eclectic, and artistic décor. Create coherence using color or patterns rather than textures or styles for a unique room that reflects your own personality. Be sure to mix in some personal elements as well, such as vacation photos, knickknacks, and one-of-a-kind artwork.

RockVue Apartments offers luxury apartment spaces in Broomfield, CO, featuring amenities that include private garages, open floor plans, and quartz countertops. If you’d like to learn more about the RockVue lifestyle and all it has to offer, click through our website to explore our gallery, features page, or contact us to find out more about renting in our modern apartment community.