Joanna James
Want your apartment to wow you every time you walk in? Well, it might actually be easier than you would think. Thanks to hip concepts like minimalist living, you may be just short of a few chic items from adding the touch of fineness and elegance that put together the city apartment of your dreams.
No, it is not the rocket-launching pad or the landing strips typically found at airports - not that there aren’t some exclusive homes around the world that have access to private landing strips! However, they are not necessarily what is being talked about here. It is a small “strip” beside your main door that is allotted to serve as a port to deposit, or rather, “land” coats, keys and shoes as you enter your home. Although the original idea of a landing strip is to contain clutter and create a more organised home, with the addition of a few items, such as a big fine wooden bowl or tray that could hold your wallet, keys and mail, it could also add a voguish flair to your city apartment. A landing strip could also work as a “launching pad”, as it is the last place you would look to make sure you have everything before you leave your apartment.
You could never go wrong with a couple of scented candles. They are a simple yet incredibly elegant way to up the aura of your apartment. Pay attention to your choice of fragrances when picking up scented candles. While you may have a whole host of scented candles shelved at your department store, not all of them will smell appealing. Therefore, going way too eccentric may be kind of a risk that calls for careful consideration more than you think.
A decent coffee maker is something you are definitely going to want to have in your city apartment. No matter whether it is a simple drip coffee maker, a single cup coffee maker or even a french press, a coffee maker is more or less a must-have in any home. Not only is it a machine of convenience, it also adds to the “trendiness” of your apartment that you are going for.
Real or fake, a few plants in your apartment is sure to add some life and make the place feel more homey. Some green here and there could only make for a charming scene. And with the slew of indoor plants available to choose from, you are absolutely spoiled for choice.
If you are moving into one of the fine new apartments in Colombo offered by the likes of Cinnamon Life Apartments or enjoying life in a modest apartment, it is hard to imagine a home without a couch. Does your budget allow for at least some splurging? A couch could add immensely to making your city apartment chic and elegant.
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