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A Guide to Finding the Right Apartment Price Range for You

There are many fabulous apartments to rent in Delray, but many come with a very high price tag. For example, you can expect to pay an average of $4,119 for an apartment in Manhattan, $3,579 for an apartment in San Francisco, and $3,388 for an apartment in Boston. While your income might not be enough to cover those expenses, thankfully, you have chosen to find apartments for rent in Delray, FL. It is still vital, however, to determine how much apartment you can afford to rent. While you may n...

Tips to Make Your Apartment Seem Bigger

While you cannot physically knock down walls or build an addition when you live in an apartment complex, there are many things that you can do to make your apartment seem bigger. You can apply the tips to individual rooms or apply them across a whole studio apartment. Here are some tips that you will want to use. Use the 70-20-10 Rule The 7020-10 rule says that 70 % of the color in your apartment should be one shade. Then, another 20 % can be a coordinating shade. Finall...

Delray Florida: The Most Fun Town in America

Delray, Florida, has been named the most fun small town in America, and one of the reasons that it gets that distinction are the fun festivals that occur throughout the year. Here are some that you will not want to miss. Downtown Beach Craft Festival For more than 22 years, people have been coming to Delray Beach, Florida, for the Downtown Beach Craft Festival. This festival occurring annually on Memorial Day weekend offers some of the world’s best art vendors set ...

7 Money-Saving Tips to Build Your Emergency Fund

Experts recommend that you have between three and six months of savings tucked away in an accessible location in case an emergency occurs. While it may seem difficult when you must pay rent and utilities every month, it is possible. Here are some tips that will help you meet that goal while you are living in your first apartment. Buy Multi-use Furniture You may be tempted to fall in love with the mid-century couch that is at the luxury furniture store. Resist the temptat...

Apartment Window Treatments

When you move into apartments in Delray, Florida, like those found at Blu Atlantic Apartment Homes, it is like moving into a blank slate. It is just waiting for you to add your personalized touches that transform it into your own home. One of the best places to start is with window treatments, and you have many different choices. Roman Shades Roman shades are a great option if you do not have much room to hang traditional curtain rods. Renters who plan to move in the fut...

7 Furniture Periods to Consider for Your Delray Beach Apartment

If you love chic, but do not have the money to buy reproductions, then you need to head to your nearest thrift store and your parent’s house because chances are that you will find the perfect things to give your apartment a retro look. In an ideal world, all things would come from the same era. Learning your American furniture styles is a great place to start. Early American Early American furniture made before 1700 was the first furniture to go beyond being practi...

Tips to Enjoying Your Hobby in Your Delray Florida Apartment

If you recently moved to an apartment from a house, you may be wondering if you can still enjoy your hobby. The answer is a resounding yes in most cases. You may need, however, to do some things differently because you may not have as much space as you did when you lived in a house. Here are some tips for hobbyist living in apartments. Get and Stay Organized Organization is vital when you pursue a hobby while you are living in an apartment. Think about what types of bins...

Recognizing Delray Beach’s Dads on Father’s Day

Dads make an important contribution to the world. It may be your own Dad, your spouse or another man who has stepped up to the plate to fulfill that role in your own life or the life of your children. Father’s Day is June 16, 2019, and there are several great opportunities to show Dad how much he is appreciated near our apartments in Delray Beach, FL. Consider a Sunday Brunch There are several places that you can have a wonderful Sunday brunch with your Dad in Delr...

Bring Positive Energy to Your Apartment with Feng Shu Principles

If you have been feeling depressed and moody lately, then you may want to think about adding Feng Shu elements to your home. While the concept finds its beginning in Eastern philosophy, many people find that applying these principles helps them keep a more positive mindset. Here are some easy ways to introduce Feng Shu to apartments in Delray, Florida. Location The first thing that you can do to create positive energy in your home is to choose a beautiful location. When ...

5 Fantastic Day Trips Near Delray Beach Florida

When you live in Delray Beach, Florida, you may think that you live in paradise. Yet, the time may come when you want to get away for a few hours. The good news is that there are many wonderful day trips near Delray Beach. Lake Okeechobee Lake Okeechobee is the largest freshwater lake in Florida, and it is filled with bass so be sure to bring along your fishing gear when making this 70-mile drive. While there are plenty of trails to explore near the lake, you also need t...