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Talk on Apartment Renovation

January 3, 2019 by Tristan Leave a Comment

Renovating your apartment takes creativity, time, effort, and, of course, money. If you’re considering making upgrades to your home to make it more livable, here are a few things you should know before you start.

1. Assess your goal and set your budget

Before you even begin, ask yourself what it is that you want to achieve from this renovation. Do you want to change things up to make your apartment more suitable to your own personal style? Or is it because you want to increase its value? Brick Underground claim that it’s better to spend on upgrades if the homeowner is going to live in the residence long-term, while renovating to increase its sale price is a 50/50 gamble. If you have the budget, be smart about it and consult with professionals.

2. Determine your limitations

It’s pointless going into planning mode right away if you aren’t aware of the restrictions you may face later down the line. Condos generally have some leeway in terms of renovating a unit, as Yoreevo explains that it’s a form of ‘real property’. It means that you have full ownership and, to a certain extent, have the ability to do what you want with it including refurbishing and renovation projects. Just to be sure, secure the necessary permits or have a talk with the owners association to avoid any penalties.

3. Consider an open concept floor plan

If your apartment is moderate in size, you might want to consider transforming it into an open floor plan. It will give the impression that it is bigger than it actually is. Try to set boundaries by replacing tiles, adding rugs, or repainting certain walls. For instance, you can paint your kitchen walls dark blue while the living room is marked by gray walls. These creative solutions will help separate the different areas of your apartment without feeling too confined.

4. Focus on remodeling the kitchen and the bathroom

What really increases the value of residential space is updating the kitchen and bathrooms. Give these rooms a modern makeover—out with the retro aesthetic and in with marble countertops, ceramic flooring, upgraded fixtures, and multi-functional appliances. It might be costly, but it’ll certainly be worth it in the end.

5. Get smart about storage

Smart storage solutions will help in maintaining a clutter-free environment and they give your unit more finesse. Make full use of every drawer, every closet, all the nooks and crannies of your apartment by putting up shelves with sleek yet functional designs, and replacing dressers that take up too much space. Your apartment could just need some additional organization features, and you might be looking at a completely different place.

6. Polish up those hardwood floors

Interior designers will tell you that it’s a crime to keep hardwood floors hidden under a carpet. If your apartment has hardwood floors, don’t forget to polish them regularly and give them the attention that they need.

7. Don’t forget the cosmetic upgrades

If the major remodels mentioned above don’t fall within your budget, fret not as simple cosmetic upgrades can be transformative. Taking advice from Apartment Guide’s list of upgrades for under $100, you may want to add mirrors and art to the walls to freshen up the aesthetic of your unit. Rugs can be pretty cheap, too, but you’ll be surprised by how much visual appeal they can add. Accent walls can also do the trick as well as installing new lamps.

You can liven your place up by adding some indoor plants that vary in shapes and sizes as well. Try hanging some by the windows or place one next to your TV. You may even try your hand at indoor gardening, as recommended in another Street Talk Live article. Growing your own herbs indoors can also help you take your home cooking to a whole new level.

Renovations are serious business but if you have the resources, there’s no reason why you cannot do it. Even with a few simple touches here and there, you can completely transform your entire apartment.

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Create a Dreamy Dining Space in 4 Easy Steps

December 18, 2018 by Tristan Leave a Comment

If your dining room is looking a little drab, it might be time to give it a facelift. For tips on how you can create a totally dreamy eating area, keep reading. In this blog, we have four easy ways to transform this space.

 

  1. Go for a beautiful table and chair set

As the focal point of any dining space, the table and chairs you go for can play a huge role in the look and feel of the whole room. With this in mind, it’s crucial that you choose a set that ticks all the right boxes. Ideally, your table should be large enough to comfortably seat the number of people you plan to feed, but it shouldn’t be so big that it takes over the entire space.

Don’t be afraid to make a statement with your dining furniture too. For example, you could go for a beautiful French style table with a spacious top and intricately carved legs. As furniture specialists Crown French Furniture point out, this type of surface is ideal for hosting large families, as well as acting as a centrepiece for the room.

  1. Choose your lighting carefully

The truth is, lighting can make or break a room. So, if you’re keen to create the perfect atmosphere in your eating area, it’s important that you think carefully about how you will illuminate the space.

The good news is, there are whole host of different lighting designs you could go for. For instance, if you want to keep your dining room decor chic and sophisticated, you could hang a chandelier above the table, or if you’d prefer something more contemporary, a low-slung pendant light might be your best bet. You could also use freestanding lamps and wall mounted fixtures to help get your lighting levels just right.

  1. Think about your colour palette

In order to create a dreamy dining space, you’ll need to think about the colour palette you use. Try to avoid bright, harsh hues and go for soft, pale shades instead. For example, colours such as creamy vanilla, cool ivory and pure white work well as a base, while tones such as soothing grey, warm beige and pastel blue can help give the space a calming and relaxing vibe.

  1. Don’t forget to add the finishing touches

    From stunning pieces of artwork to a vase of gorgeous blooms in the centre of the table, there are many ways in which you can add a finishing touch to your dining space. These details can really pull the whole room together and take your interior design to the next level.

Do you have any dining room design tips or tricks? Share them in the comments below!

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Talk on Home and Garden

December 11, 2018 by Tristan Leave a Comment

If you’re on the search for a few handy home and garden tips, you’ve come to the right place. Simply continue reading to discover a few invaluable home and garden tips which you’ll want to put into practice right away.

Talk on home and garden:

  1. Opt for a front loading washing machine over a top loading washing machine

If you want your clothes to last longer, it’s worth opting for a front loading washing machine over a top loading washing machine. As front loading washing machines are designed to be gentler than top loading washing machines.

2. Wash your underwear in a delicates bag

Instead of placing your underwear straight into your washing machine, protect your underwear by placing your underwear in a delicates bag. Which you can then chuck into your washing machine.

3. If you have hardwood floors ensure to wax them a few times a year

In order to protect your hardwood floors, it’s well worth ensuring to use a hardwood specific wax to treat your hardwood floors a couple of times per year.

4. Find out what types of vegetables you can replant

As an example, you can try to regrow carrots by slicing off the tops off your carrots and replanting them, in order to grow more carrots. Without having to spend money on purchasing new seedlings.

5. In summer water your plants earning in the morning or in the evenings

In summer make sure to water your plants in the mornings in the evenings as if you water your plants during the heat of the day as you’ll risk burning your plants. So it’s well worth carefully planning your day so that you’re able to water your plants in the morning or evening.

6. Use different color microfiber cloths in different rooms in your house

It’s well worth getting into the habit of using different color cloths in different rooms of your house. As an example, you may want to start using red microfiber cloths in your kitchen, yellow microfiber cloths in your bathroom and pink microfiber clothes in your living room.

As it’s unsanitary to use the same cloths in different parts of your home. As an example, it’s not a good idea to use a cloth to clean your bathroom surfaces and then to use the same cloth to wipe down your dining room table. As bathroom cleaning products which contain strong substances such as bleach won’t be safe to use in your dining room.

7. Grow indoor herbs to add flavor to your everyday meals

While you may enjoy maintaining an outdoor vegetable garden it’s also a fun idea to grow a mini herb garden in your kitchen. As you’ll be able to add freshly cut herbs to your everyday meals. As an example, you’ll be able to chop fresh basil to place in your salads and sandwiches and on top of your pasta dishes.

So what are you waiting for? It’s well worth putting some of the tips which you discovered above into practice today. If you find a few tips which you love, make sure to share them with your friends and family members.

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