Posts under Decorating Tips & Ideas Category

Talking about apartments often leads to discussions about apartment furnishings. One of the best, most versatile, furnishings is the beautiful, comfortable butterfly chair. They look good…

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There a tons of beautiful picture books on how to creatively maximize small spaces for living. The web has tons of resources for the same thing. But every once in a while, someone does something above and beyond the usual. And then it’s time to take a look. Curbed.com has an interesting piece on Gary Chang, a Hong Kong architect…

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Fill your walls with eye-popping photos of NYC. If you are thinking of finding an apartment to rent in NY, remember this resource for eye-catching art.

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Stylish, available in a variety of textures and finishes, these do-it-yourself bookshelves will fit even tiny Manhattan rental apartments.

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Transit Scrolls may the the new hot thing for New York City loft and apartment renters. Here are some sources.

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Are there some ways I can soundproof my apartment to block against downstairs neighbors?

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Sure, RDNY.com can help you find the right apartment with no broker fee (shameless plug). But then what? You don\’t want to stare at blank white walls. The solution: decorate your walls with fine photography from Maher Fine Art Photography.

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This apartment is unlike any other I\’ve seen before — thanks to Randal\’s vast and rotating antiques collection, he has covered every available surface with works of art that are personal and dear to him.

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\”What can I do with my rental apartment to give it a face lift? If you\’re lucky enough to be able to paint, the answer, once again, is color.

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Apartment renters in New York City beware! The City is aggressively enforcing long existing but widely ignored codes prohibiting temporary walls.

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An interesting list of decorating sites. Some are perfect for rental apartments, others are wayyyy too grandiose for mere apartments. You can have hours of fun with Retro to Go or learn some design dos and don\’ts from the one of my favorite sites, Design Sponge.

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Cats are great apartment pets. They require little space, they don\’t have to be walked, and they\’re not as prone to \”accidents\” as dogs. However, finding a location for a litterbox in a small space can be frustrating.

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I\’ve always wanted to get to know some of the small shops, boutiques, restaurants, and food provisioners in Brooklyn better. But who has all that time? There are just too many fun and interesting places to visit.

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Is your kitchen less than 120 square feet? Have you improved it in some way, or conquered a challenge? Have you made it more beautiful, more healthy, more functional? We want to see your kitchen, and our readers\’ top three favorites will receive a bundle of kitchen goodies.

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I was so impressed with the thought and vision of this site that I am compelled to recommend it to you. Whether you are interested in finding a rental apartment in Manhattan or a rental in Brooklyn, you\’ve going to be looking at bare, mostly white or off white walls. You need to turn those walls into a home. Design*Sponge cnq give you the inspiration to do that for not very much money.

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“I have one closet, and things were overflowing, so I started putting shoes in the fridge,” says the fashionable 26-year-old, whose wardrobe is heavy on the black and consists mostly of skinny jeans and blazers.

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By JENNIFER 8. LEE     December 7, 2009, 12:35 pm Trying to find a high-end New York-themed gift for the holidays? Maybe your loved ones might want a customized subway sign. What New Yorker doesn’t feel the emotional pull of the iconic white Helvetica letters against the black background? As of last week, the famously intellectual-property-rights-conscious Metropolitan Transportation Authority has given…

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Change a New York apartment from a bachelor pad to an adult apartment for $8,000.

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Add style and pizazz to your studio apartment! Here are some fantastic tips.

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