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The holidays are nearly here, and for many people, that means it's time to begin decorating to create a festive display. When most people think of decorating, they often think of hanging lights on their home or placing inflatables in a large yard. If you live in an apartment, you may not think that you can do much. But, with a little creativity, you can turn your patio or balcony space into an illuminated, glittery holiday display. Here are a few tips to help you decorate a patio or balcony for the holidays.
String Lights Along Your Horizontal Railings
One of the easiest ways to decorate a patio or balcony for the holidays is to string lights along the horizontal railings on your outdoor space. You can wrap the lights around the horizontal railing or use light hangers to adhere the lights into place. You can use traditional large bulbed Christmas lights, or opt for smaller lights, such as icicle lights.
Make Use of Your Vertical Railings or Panels
While many people make use of their horizontal railings when decorating a patio or balcony space, many people neglect to use their vertical railings or wall panels to their advantage. If you have vertical railings, you can wrap lights around the vertical railings to create a candy cane effect. If you have wall panels, you can hang light up signs or fun shaped decorations on the panels. Make the most of the space you have by utilizing your vertical railings or wall panels.
Take Advantage of the Depth of the Space
Speaking of making the most of the space you have, don't forget to take advantage of the depth you have on your patio or balcony. You can place things like an inflatable on your porch or balcony, or you can use a projector to project images on the exterior walls of your building.
Everyone should live in a place that they love and are proud to call home. If you are looking for Phoenix, Arizona apartments to move into before the holidays, let Element Deer Valley help you. Contact us today to learn more about availability, pricing and move-in specials.
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Even if your apartment in Phoenix, AZ has large, oversized windows that will allow natural light to pour into your home throughout the day, it probably isn’t enough to keep your home lighted for all of your needs. While dealing with basic fluorescent lighting is typically a thing of the past in many luxury apartment homes, the lighting that comes standard in your apartment may still not feel sufficient in helping you to feel at home in your new space.
There are plenty of ways to bring lighting into your home, from small desk lamps to attractive lighting features that will provide an abundance of light without requiring any permanent changes to your apartment. However, as you bring in these different lighting fixtures, it is important that you take into account a strategy that will help your apartment to flow and feel cohesive.
Here are a Few Tips For Setting Your Home Up With the Best Lighting:
- Pick a hue and stick to it. You’d be surprised how often homes are filled with all sorts of different types of lighting. Light bulbs are available in different hues, and when you don’t make a conscious effort to choose one of these hues over the others, then you are going to end up with a mash-up of different color lights in your home. Choosing one will bring all of your lighting fixtures together to create one solid flow of light.
- Think long term for reliability. LED lights are more reliable in the long term, and will save you money on your electric bill. Those old lightbulbs are a thing of the past, and what’s worse, if you find yourself living with them, you are likely to find yourself in the dark with a burned-out bulb far more often than you’d prefer.
- Put the lighting where you need it the most. It may seem like it makes the most sense to stick a lamp far in the corner where the table is already sitting, but if you don’t typically sit on that side of the room, then that lamp isn’t going to be very helpful. Move your furniture to accommodate your movement, and bring the light to where you will need it the most.
In most cases, making a few small changes to the lights in your home can have a big impact on the way your apartment feels. For help finding the right apartment for you to light up, contact us.
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Are you tired of walking into your kitchen and feeling overwhelmed by all the clutter? We understand that residents of our Element Deer Valley apartments in Phoenix, AZ might need a little help getting it in order. That is why we are providing you with a few tips to get you started. Hopefully, that puts you on the path to getting everything in its proper place.
Fill Empty Spaces
Look around for oddly shaped empty spaces in places like above your refrigerator or in corners. You can use them to add storage elements like stackable bins. That is a great way to store your extra coffee mugs or other oddly shaped containers that don’t quite fit into your cabinets with the rest of your dishes.
You can also create a place to store items like mail or other important papers. Hanging baskets are a great way of storing these types of loose items. That way they are not spread around your counters and kitchen table. Get even more organized by labeling your baskets to hold specific paperwork.
Tackle the Fridge
It is amazing how a clean refrigerator can make your kitchen feel that much neater. Do the following to ensure you have a clean, organized fridge in the end.
Refrigerator Cleaning Tips
- Toss anything old or molding
- Check expiration dates on items like milk or juice
- Set your temperature controls to optimal levels
- Take out any remaining food items and give the inside of your fridge a thorough wipe down
- Organize items by type when placing them back in the refrigerator
- Place the most frequently used items in front
We also recommend adding a box of baking soda to keep things fresh.
Rearrange Your Cabinets
Changing the order of your dishware can stop items from falling out when you open the cabinets. Start by pulling everything out and taking stock of what you own. We recommend throwing away any cracked or stained items. Put the dishes you use most on the shelves that are easiest to access.
Restack your dishes by placing larger items on the bottom to help with balance. You should also put every other glass in your cabinet upside down to maximize space.
We hope these ideas allow you to start moving away from the clutter in your kitchen. Contact the Element Deer Valley staff at any time with any questions about your Phoenix, AZ apartment by calling (866)367-3402.
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In the Phoenix, Arizona, area, the Element Deer Valley apartments offer the perfect environment for raising your family or downsizing to a home that is easier to manage. When decorating your new home, you need to find a style you like. You can bring the beauty of the Arizona landscape inside by using a rustic theme. Rustic themes are an ideal choice if you love the look and feel of the outdoors.
Accentuate Nature
Accentuate nature by including decor made of natural wood and stone. From large area rugs with a native pattern to a large potted cactus in the corner, there are several ways you can embrace the rustic look. Metal objects and repurposed furniture pieces can also be used to make your apartment look rustic and natural. If you are crafty, find a few pieces of furniture or an end table or two. You can paint them or sand them down to their bare wood and apply a coat of finish. Mason jars can be used to organize items on a shelf or to hold kitchen utensils.
Choose Your Colors
If you are choosing a rustic theme, natural colors are often the key to tying it all together. Deep greens, blues, maroons and browns that are complemented with pale tans and grays can bring out the uniqueness of your decor and accentuate the furniture you've chosen. Rustic decor is ideal for homes and apartments that have large windows that flood the rooms with natural lighting. The right color scheme will bring out the best in the rustic decor you've chosen.
At Element Deer Valley apartments in Phoenix, Arizona, you can make your home in the middle of a desert oasis. Call the complex office and schedule an appointment so you can tour the grounds or look over the floor plans of your new home! There are several to choose from, so you can have the home you've always dreamed of. The sooner you call, the sooner you can move in!
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