Friday, October 31, 2014

Embrace Fall with a Fresh Apartment!

 As summer fades into fall, you can enjoy cool, crisp breezes and the sight of leaves changing just outside your Hopkinton apartment. Fall is a time of change, making it a great time to consider changing up the look and feel of your apartment as well. There are many ways you can refresh your apartment on any budget, ranging from no-cost changes to scheduling a full-blown shopping spree. Keep reading to learn how you can embrace the fall spirit of change with a newly-refreshed apartment this year.

Replace Your Linens
One of the simplest, lowest-cost ways you can refresh the look and feel of any room is to replace old, worn linens. Are your bathroom towels looking worn? Have your bed sheets been through the wash one too many times? Do your curtains look a little dingy? Swapping out one or more fabric components in your apartment can give your home an instant facelift and offers you the opportunity to try new colors and designs in your space. Rather than choosing exactly the same linens in the same shades and patterns, consider trying something new that works within your current color palette for a fresh, new look. If your current linens are still in great shape, launder and store them to pull out again in the spring for the same effect at no extra cost.

Change Your Layout
You can change the look and feel of your apartment for free by changing up the layout of one or more rooms. Would that desk look great in a different spot? Could your couch work in the center of your room, rather than pushed against the wall? Try out new, creative furniture layouts utilizing the items you already have to create a cozy, functional space with a completely new look. You can start small by swapping out a single piece of furniture, or go for broke and consider changing the layout of your entire apartment. Before you start moving furniture, consider drawing a layout on a piece of paper or using free online software to get an idea of how your room might look. You can try out numerous layouts on paper to find the one you like best, then simply move your furniture into its ideal new location once you’ve found the perfect new layout for your space.

Bring In Plants
Although fall is a time when the green look of summer is changing, there are still plenty of options for adding a fresh, organic look to your apartment home. Fall centerpieces highlight the bright, refreshing colors of the season using colored leaves, fruits, pumpkins, gourds, and vibrant flowers. Some of the most popular flowers for fall centerpieces include chrysanthemums, dahlias, roses, calla lilies, and tulips. Mix in wheat stalks, corn husks, pussy willow branches, or cattails for visual texture and additional height. You can use fresh-cut flowers for a fragrant display, or consider faux flowers and plants that you can use again and again. Keep in mind that organic displays aren’t limited to the kitchen table—adding greenery in areas such as the bathroom and bedroom can also help to give these spaces a refreshing fall look.


This fall, you can enjoy a beautiful and refreshed apartment in the heart of Hopkinton, MA, when you choose to lease with Alta Legacy Farms. Our pet-friendly apartment community is located within walking distance of some of Massachusetts’ most beautiful state parks and recreation areas, while also offering convenient access into Boston. Please visit our website for additional information about our amenities, location, and availability.

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