Top 5 Tips for Your New Home Design
03/18/2013 17:45
When looking for apartments to rent in Boston, there’s no shame in getting excited about the more material aspects of setting up your new nest. Apartment living can be an excellent option for all different types of people, from new graduates to newlyweds, and setting up your house can be a fun adventure. It’s hard to concentrate on details about security deposits and the like when you really just want to pick out your new sofa, but make sure that you are as diligent in the search as you will be with keeping your place spotless.
If you've already decided to make the move to Boston, it would be a good idea to take a trip or two into the city and investigate the various areas and neighborhoods. Location can make a huge difference when it comes to apartment living, and you wouldn't want to set yourself up for being displeased at the get go by picking a neighborhood that doesn't actually make sense for you.
Once you've chosen your neighborhood, brought on any roommates that you might like, and figured out your price range, you can start shopping around for apartments. A great way to begin your search is online with websites like Craigslist and Trulia. This will save you the time it would take to visit each listing location individually. Make sure that you visit your apartment in person before you agree to anything, however. There are many tricks that some people will use in online ads to make apartments appear bigger or better kept than they actually are. But as long as you are diligent and enterprising, there’s no reason why you shouldn't be able to find a great apartment in Boston!
Once you've done all your homework and found a great place, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do with it now that it’s yours! One of the most fun parts of apartment living is being able to get creative with your design. Because there is less room, you can be very selective about the things that you want to keep around, and you can make changes very quickly!
Here are some tips for design in your new home:
- Consider using all the layers of space in your apartment. Don’t just think about what you’re going to set on the floor, take all the space into account! Loft beds, suspended bookshelves, and the like are great solutions to limited floor space.
- Choose a theme or idea and stick to it, so that all of the design elements in your home work together! Think of a design metaphor that you want to work with, even if it wouldn't make literal sense. Or, choose one amazing piece of furniture or artwork and organize your design around that!
- Complementary colors are always an excellent idea.
- You can either choose one overall theme or pick some sub-themes for each room.
- Always make sure to run changes past your roommates first, and think about functionality as well as aesthetics!
With these tips, your home design efforts are sure to get off to a wonderful start!
This article was written by Bruce Garland, a Boston native and baseball enthusiast. Bruce wants to help you get the best apartments to rent in Boston.
