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Now that the weather is starting to heat up, you've probably already squirreled away your cashmere throws and heavy coats for the fall. But there's more you can do for your apartment if you want to embrace the summer vibe. Decorating for the seasons is a good way to welcome change and its many opportunities, so see how to brighten up Chicago apartments with some extra panache.
1. Give Your Living Room a Facelift
Summer brings some serious color into your life, which is why experts recommend choosing a neutral theme as the backdrop for your decor. If you have relatively pale furniture, it only takes a few vibrant accent pillows or art pieces to dress up your living room. A small vase of fresh flowers on your coffee table or a whole bucket of them in a corner can really make the room spring to life. It can be as easy as adding a window gallery of colorful prints or shadow boxes full of pressed flowers.
2. Change Your Bedding
Sometimes, we have a tendency to ignore bedding or to use the same shades over. But your bedding can set the tone for the beginning and end of the day, so why not add some warmer summer pastels or even extreme purples and oranges for the next few months? You'll score extra points if you can find sheets and spreads that work in the many hues of the sunset.
3. Embrace a Nautical Theme
You may not be all that near the ocean, but you're not all that far from a big body of water either. From roped candles to wind chimes made of shells and starfish, there are a variety of ways to bring the beach to you. Plus, you can make them on your own and save some cash. The longer days can give you the boost of energy you need to finish these crafts long before the calendar turns autumn.
Summer-themed apartments start with the right space. If you're searching for a new home, River North Park has the floorplans and amenities that can make all your decorating dreams come true. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment or to take a tour of our beautiful apartments in Chicago.
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During the summer months, your children are out of school and at home. Fortunately for you, just because they are home doesn't equate to a mess! Here are a few tips for how to keep your home clean when the kids are home for the summer.
Give Your Children Daily Tasks or Chores
One of the best ways to keep your home clean when your children are home for the summer is to give your children daily tasks or chores to complete. Ensure the task is age appropriate for your child. It may be something such as doing the dishes or starting a load of laundry to sweeping the floors or vacuuming.
Put Together a Schedule
Another tip for keeping your home clean when the kids are home for the summer is to put together a schedule for them. Kids crave structure. Having a schedule in place lets kids know that lunch is right around the corner or outdoor playtime is near, which may prevent them from hauling out another toy or two and creating a bigger mess.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Be sure to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months with all of your loved ones! Plan trips to the park, swimming pools, the river, the zoo or even hiking trails. Children cannot be making a mess in your house when they are outside.
Follow the One Item Out, One Item in Rule
Lastly, follow the one item out, one item in rule during the summer. If your kids take one item off a shelf or out of the closet, they have to put one item back. This helps to ensure they are not dragging out multiple toys or games that will need to be cleaned up later.
Having the right home can also make it easier to keep your home clean. Here at River North Park, luxury apartments in Chicago, we have many things in both the complex itself and the immediate neighborhood to help ensure your kids are kept busy. Call us today to schedule your tour of our community.
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