apartment interior design Archives - NYC Luxury Apartments for Rent | Glenwood Management https://www.glenwoodnyc.com/manhattan-living/tag/apartment-interior-design/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:52:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.glenwoodnyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-Vimeo-Logo-32x32.png apartment interior design Archives - NYC Luxury Apartments for Rent | Glenwood Management https://www.glenwoodnyc.com/manhattan-living/tag/apartment-interior-design/ 32 32 5 Tips To Make Your Apartment Feel Larger https://www.glenwoodnyc.com/manhattan-living/5-tips-to-make-your-apartment-feel-larger/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0000 http://glenwoodstage.wpengine.com/?p=20663 Living in an apartment in NYC can often feel a bit tight, especially if you have recently moved from the suburbs or have a growing family! But, don’t worry! There are some easy, great tricks to help create a larger and more open feel to your apartment. Whether you live uptown or downtown, these tips […]

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]]> Close up of bedroom with neutral tones Living in an apartment in NYC can often feel a bit tight, especially if you have recently moved from the suburbs or have a growing family! But, don’t worry! There are some easy, great tricks to help create a larger and more open feel to your apartment. Whether you live uptown or downtown, these tips can change the atmosphere of your entire apartment. Check out Glenwood’s tips on how to create the feel of a larger space below!

Hang Art Or Shelves High

Four pictures of leaves in black frame on wall
If you have art throughout your Glenwood apartment, the key is to try to draw your eye up vertically. So, try to hang art an inch or two higher than you normally would to create the illusion of taller walls. It is an easy trick to create the appearance of higher ceilings! This trick also works with shelves if you have floating shelves in your apartment, simply start them an inch or two higher than you normally would. This is an easy trick that anyone can do! Similarly, if you are hanging two pieces of art on top of each other, if one has lighter colors in it hang it above the darker colored piece of art. It will help to draw your eye up the wall instead of down.

Paint The Walls Light Colors

Neutral painted wall with plant in left corner
If you are trying to visually open up your apartment to create the illusion of more space, try painting your apartment walls a light color. Light paint colors like shades of white, cream, light grey, or light blue will all open up a space. Think about dens, often people paint them darker colors like navy or hunter green to make the space feel cozier, so if you want to open up a space, do the opposite! Additionally, keep the same color on the walls in the entrance and immediate spaces. So, if your entry flows into your living and dining area, try to keep the walls all one color. If you paint small, neighboring spaces two different colors, you visually chop up the areas instead of creating a visually flowing space. Be sure to check with your building’s management office before you paint the walls to check their policy! Glenwood apartment’s must be returned in the same condition as originally presented to a tenet.

Use Area Rugs

If your apartment has the living and dining area in the same, smaller space, there are ways to make the two areas feel more independent and large. Try an area rug! If you put an area rug in your living room area, under your couch and coffee table for example, you create a distinctive, separate space from your dining table that may be situated a few feet away. Area rugs are great for separating spaces in an apartment. If you live in a studio apartment, you should definitely make use out of this great trick! You can create a bedroom area too by putting an additional area rug under your bed if you do live in a studio apartment.
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Use Furniture With Storage

A great trick to opening up a smaller apartment space is to use furniture with built in storage. This way, you don’t need extra dressers or things laying around to clutter your space. In your bedroom, try a bed frame with drawers built in! If you don’t love the look of shelves in the bed frame, you can choose a bed that has drawers on one side or that masks the appearance of the drawers altogether. Also in your bedroom, try to find nightstands with deeper, numerous drawers. In your living room, a coffee table with storage is great for throw blankets, magazines, and books! It can help declutter your space instantaneously! Small ottomans with storage are also great in the living room. Not only for storage purposes, but they don’t take up much space and can be used for guest seating or as your footrest depending on how many people you are having over.

Try To Use Mirrors

Mirror used in apartment living room that is half circle shaped, the design is modern earthy
Mirrors are a great way to create the illusion of a bigger space! Either hanging a mirror on a wall as décor or placing a large standing mirror in an entry or living room area can immediately open up an area. You can find so many different, great mirrors to match your design aesthetic online or in home good stores. The key is to place the mirror somewhere that you enjoy what it is reflecting. You don’t want to place a mirror somewhere that emphasizes the messy book shelves that you never sort through! So, just be mindful of what you want the mirror to reflect! Do you have tips for decorating your apartment? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and let us know!

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]]> Secrets to A Serene Apartment https://www.glenwoodnyc.com/manhattan-living/secret-to-a-serene-apartment/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:10:00 +0000 http://glenwoodstage.wpengine.com/?p=20466   Living in NYC, we all know how chaotic our lives are, especially now! Your apartment can be your sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of New York City. This January, make an effort to create the perfect space for you! There are some great tricks and tips to be able to achieve the ultimate […]

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Living in NYC, we all know how chaotic our lives are, especially now! Your apartment can be your sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of New York City. This January, make an effort to create the perfect space for you! There are some great tricks and tips to be able to achieve the ultimate zen ambience in your home! Read below to see what we suggest to ensure you come home to your Glenwood apartment and feel that you have a space that is calming and stress free.

 

A bushel of dried lavender

 

Scent

Scent is very important for creating a relaxing environment. Specific fragrances such as lavender, vanilla, and sandalwood have all been proven to promote calming effects in your nervous system when inhaled. After a long day of work or kids, who doesn’t want to be greeted by a nice aroma! Place an aromatic diffuser wherever you unwind at home. A diffuser is a great way to avoid the hazards that come with using a candle—additionally, many candle brands have diffusers so if you have a scent you love, make sure to check if it comes as a diffuser too. You can also purchase essential oils and place a few drops in your humidifier, which will give your entire apartment or room a wonderful fragrance. You can even check out some places like Olfactory NYC, close to Glenwood’s downtown buildings, where you can customize your own scent to create calming fragrances that come in body wash and sprays.

 

 

A table with a laptop, iPhone, computer, headphones and coffee

Electronic Free Bedroom

Electronics have become an integral part of everyday life. But, when you are home it is nice to have one space that is designated for electronic free relaxation—that’s right, no tv, computer, or cell phone! Seems extreme, but it is worth a try! You might end up enjoying it. If you choose your bedroom to be this electronic free zone, you may find an extra perk!  While you will feel relaxed in any room you choose from not being constantly bombarded by texts, news updates, or television shows, if you implement this in your bedroom you likely will get a better nights rest! The blue light that emanates from your computer and phone screens makes it very difficult to fall asleep at night. Having your bedroom be a place of rest and calmness is sure to help unplugging from a busy work day.

 

 

 

Paint and fabric color swatches

Interior Decor Color Schemes

How you decorate your apartment is a very personal decision! Certain color schemes can promote a soothing, relaxing environment. Stick with neutrals, grey, blue, white, creams for the large areas such as your bedroom and living room to help achieve a tranquil space. Your couches, rugs, and curtains in neutral tones can all help promote a calm space. Your apartment doesn’t need to be all neutral tones though, be sure to add those fun pops of color for your accent pieces like a throw blanket, a coffee table book, pillow or vase! You can even switch up your accent colors by seasons! For summer bright colors like orange or turquoise are great while in winter maybe a black or emerald green!

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Organization

Returning home, it is always nice to be met by a tidy apartment! But, we all know that is not an easy task. If you create your own organizational system for your home, it is a lot easier to keep everything in order. Here are some of our tips for creating at home ease with organizing! In your closet or living room, using storage boxes that can come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and patterns is a great way to start making sure your shelves and closet spaces are tidy! You can tuck away your books, kids toys, and items like gloves or hats! The Container Store located on Lexington Avenue between 58th and 59th and Rainbow located at 1st Avenue between 75th and 76th Street, which is very convenient for many of the Upper East Side Glenwood buildings like The Pavilion, The Somerset, The Lucerne,  and The Stratford, are great places to find organizational items for your home! For the kitchen, using clear containers for snacks, cereal, sugar, baking powder and more is a great way to see what you have and what you need to restock! You can buy fun labels to personalize them too.

 

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]]> Explore The Architectural Digest Design Show! https://www.glenwoodnyc.com/manhattan-living/explore-the-architectural-digest-design-show/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:00:37 +0000 http://glenwoodstage.wpengine.com/?p=20629   If you live in New York City, you have probably been drawn to appreciating the architecture and design that this city has to offer! If you are a fan of design, you are in luck! This March, the Architectural Digest Show is coming to NYC. This design show is a great way to get […]

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If you live in New York City, you have probably been drawn to appreciating the architecture and design that this city has to offer! If you are a fan of design, you are in luck! This March, the Architectural Digest Show is coming to NYC. This design show is a great way to get to see new and cutting edge design and architecture being explored all around the world. And, many of us who do not work in the design industry still have a subscription to this fantastic magazine or one just like it—how fun will it be to get to spend the day exploring the design magazine come to life!

 

 

 

Visit The Design Show

This is the 18thyear that the show is being put on in New York City. It is taking place from March 21stthrough 24that Pier 92 and 94, which are at 55thStreet and 12thAvenue. This event will showcase around 400 different brands that are considered to be world leaders in the design market place right now! Even if you are not furnishing an apartment or don’t work in this industry, visiting the design show is a great way to explore and spend the day! If you are interested, be sure to click here to purchase tickets. They are $15 and come with a year subscription to Architectural Digest Magazine. This show is located close to many of Glenwood’s midtown west buildings like Hawthorn Park and The Encore.

 

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Explore The Different Sections

There are so many different sections of this design show to explore! A few days before the show, you can go onto the architectural digest design show website and view a map that will help you navigate and prepare for your trip. But, we have broken down the sections here to get you excited!

 

  • Furnish

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The Furnish section is where you will find all of the furniture! There are so many different vendors who have designs ranging from contemporary, modern, to traditional aesthetics. You can even find many one of a kind pieces. Many of the booths will have the craftsmen or brand representatives there, which gives you a unique opportunity to discuss specialty orders and creations!

 

  • Made

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The Made section is a great place to find unique pieces of art to finish off your home. This area has tons of artists who are displaying their work. This addition to the show makes you feel as if you are in an art gallery! Talk to the artists and see their new one of a kind pieces.

 

  • Refresh

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The Refresh section has a large focus on all things kitchen and bath. All new tiles, patterns, and appliances can be found here. It is a really neat way to explore so many different options in one place. And, even if you are not remodeling an apartment, it is fun to just see all of the design options and aspects available!

 

  • Shops

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The shops are the part of the show where you can actually purchase things to take home immediately. If you end up buying something from a different part of the show, there is usually production time of a couple of weeks until you receive your item The Shop section has items that are ready to be taken home immediately! It also has smaller items that you would find in a typical gift shop, but definitely with an elevated design aspect—you are at the AD design show after all!

 

Who Might Enjoy This Design Show?

The design show is a great activity if you are a fan or any part of home design or art! If you love magazines like Elle Decor, Architectural Digest or Home Decor, this event will most likely be up your alley! If you love to watch home improvement shows like Fixer Upper, this could be a great way to enjoy an afternoon or day in the city! Aside from design specifically, there are vendors with great art and small one of a kind accent pieces like throw pillows if you are in the market for something of that nature!

 

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