5 Smart Solutions for Organizing Your Small Kitchen
If you have a small kitchen, keeping it organized can be a challenge. But fear not, with a few simple solutions, you can optimize...
What’s Your Holiday Decorating Style?
I have a theory that there are two types of people when it comes to apartment-dwelling decorators; the type that saves valuable space for...
Average Rent in Chicago
TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...
How Color Affects Your Home. Medium Carmine
We could all use a splash of color in our homes from time to time, and red has long been a go-to in both...
Modernizing Your Home: Upgrades Renters Can Make on a Small Budget
Renting can be a great option for many — you have a stable but flexible living situation, and the cost of any major projects...
Adopting a Cat? Read This First!
Last year I adopted a cat from a local shelter and brought him home to my apartment. Since then I’ve spend a lot time...
Apartments vs. Flats: Exploring Linguistic Differences in Residential Living
While British and American English share many similarities, there are also notable differences, particularly when it comes to describing living spaces. Let's explore the...
The Perfect Apartment Based on Your Zodiac Sign. Part 1
Moving into your new apartment is an exciting experience! However, it can be hard to figure out where to begin when it comes to...
Should You Buy Smaller Furniture for Your Rental?
Common sense dictates that when you live in a small space, you don't want too many big pieces of furniture. At the same time,...
Thursday Design Inspiration: Fall
Okay, I guess it's time to admit fall is really coming. It's easy to focus on the negative (toting multiple sweaters to the office and...
5 things that will make your apartment feel like fall
The sun is starting to set earlier and nights out call for a jacket....unfortunately, summer might actually be ending. Since you're probably going to be...
How to make your studio apartment feel bigger
A studio apartment is many things. It can be the first taste of freedom for a post-grad or an affordable lived-in home for a...













