Apartment Style Design

Apartment Style Design

If you’ve been looking to furnish your apartment space with style, yet function, don’t worry about your limitations. Look at it this way – less space to decorate means less time or money spent on the project!

Of course, creating a floor plan for an apartment or condo can be a challenge. How do you create a living space that flows well without cramping or overcrowding? Check out these key pieces from Cymax Stores that are stylish and suitable for small spaces:

When it comes to seating, an armless option like the Distinction Leather Kingsport Armless Chair will take up less space in a living area.

You can select something like the Modloft Park Low-Profile Coffee Table – because it’s so low to the ground, it’s less visible, therefore not taking up a lot of room in your sitting area.

Now what about bedroom furniture?

The best option for a bedroom is a low-profile platform bed set, like the South Shore Furniture Sereno Low Profile Queen Platform Bed 3 Piece Bedroom Set. Buying in sets is always an ideal money-saving option because everything matches and you don’t need to go

out and buy separate pieces. A cool option to bring more light into a room and more storage at the same time is the nexxt by Linea Cameron Floating Wall Mirror.

The slimly-designed mirror reflects light in a room, giving the illusion of more space, and has a clever storage cabinet behind it.

If you don’t have a lot of floor space, you should find pieces that take up space vertically.

The Athena/Apollo Corner Computer Desk Tower can be used in a corner, and features vertical shelving space for your printer, fax machine, books, or home décor. There’s also the BDI Icon LCD Plasma Glass TV Stand – it can also fit in the corner, and stacks upwards, instead of width-wise.

Bringing light into your apartment will give it a fresher, lighter appearance. Why not mix storage space, vertical construction, and lighting into one with the Adesso Wright Tall Floor Lamp? It fits well into any corner, gives off a warm glow, and has three shelves to offer more storage opportunities.

How else can you open up an apartment and make it seem less crammed? Get rid of any dark wall colours! Light, neutral paint colours on the wall make a room seem airy and bright, as opposed to dark shades that cozy up a room and can leave it looking smaller.

Living Room Design Ideas

Design like the pros! These living room design tips are from all the top design styles and trends for extremely small to large living room design.

Flexibility and versatility are equally vital components for designing small spaces and large spaces. Insufficient planning can lead to purchasing all your furniture in the wrong scale for your room size. Either way, your living room will feel crammed and chaotic.

These tips will become your “must have” template for creating a living room design that speaks to your aesthetic and functional needs.

Moreover, function, function and more function should be your personal motto when designing any size space because your existing space will never expand anymore than it is right now.

Thus, it really doesn’t matter precisely how small or large your present floor plan is. Plan it wisely, select and arrange your furniture with care so you can flaunt it with pride.

Apartment Interior Design

For a large living room, a colorful convertible orange sofa, will add a little individuality to your space. A metal and glass coffee table with a marble veined base and sculptural abstract design motif balances out with the sleek TV stand that has ample storage drawers and shelves.

Art Deco Interior Design

For a very small living room on a budget, it’s okay to have one large piece in the room. A long white sofa with a slight curved back gently reflects art deco. It will accommodate enough seating for guests without having too many pieces to overwhelm the space.

A modern glass and metal coffee table is a great choice for putting cups or magazines on without looking like it’s taking up space.

A glass television stand, again provides function and storage that can be interestingly displayed without appearing to take up space. The glass furniture vanishes into the background creating the illusion of more space than there is. As a final touch, put your art deco stamp in your living room design with artwork and accents.

Asian Interior Design

If you have a larger living room to decorate in an Asian scheme, an adjustable backed, tufted, high end futon is a great place to start.

They come in an assortment of colors or you can play up the black and white theme. A low to the ground coffee table with a little textural detail is keeping with the Asian story. Combining a darker wood TV Stands with Asian motifs anchors the room and allows for stylish storage.

Leather Luggage by Cymax Stores

Buying Guide: Leather Luggage

Looking for luggage that both durable and luxurious? Think leather!

Leather luggage gives off a lavish, rich look while remaining resilient at the same time. There are many different grades of leather available, so read through the following types to learn more about them and which one you’d prefer for your luggage:

Full-Grain

Full-grain leather is the highest quality leather you can come across. Why? It has been split directly from the hide with no sort of alterations. If you like the appearance of real leather, with its markings and texture, opt for full-grain leather pieces.

US Luggage Leather Rolling Computer Cases USLD5291

Top-Grain

Top-grain leather is the next step down from full-grain. With top-grain, a layer of leather has been shaved off the top, removing any sort of damage. The “true grain” has thus been removed, and an imitation grain is added instead. This is ideal if you don’t prefer the natural cracks and grooves in raw leather’s look.

Winn International Top Grain Cowhide Leather Slim Brief With Built-In Laptop Sleeve

Bonded

With bonded leather, small pieces of leather have been mixed with a bonding agent, making a new type of leather that’s inexpensive, yet durable. Look for pieces made with bonded leather if you want the look of leather, but a cheaper price.

Royce Leather Padfolio in Bonded Leather

Suede

Suede is a finish that is applied to leather’s surface. It makes the surface have a “brushed” texture, and is soft and supple. An entire luggage piece constructed of suede is not the best idea, because suede can be moisture damaged, but pieces featuring suede trim adds an expensive look.

Traveler's Choice Newcastle 3 Piece Designer-Inspired Travel Collection

Genuine

Made from the lower level of the hide, and then finished in a material that resembles top-grain leather, genuine leather is basically the less expensive version of top-grain leather. Perfect if you love the look of top-grain but it’s over your budget.

Royce Leather Garment Cover

For more leather luggage pieces, search the Leather section of Luggage Set Select!

Futons on a Budget

Cheap Futons (but Stylish!)

One of the most popular items on the market right now is the newly improved futon. It used to be considered a clunky, poor-quality guest sleeping space, but now that technology has evolved, practical futons have been introduced to the modern world.

Unfortunately, a lot of these updated futons cost an arm and a leg, so where can you find an excellent quality futon for under $350.00? I’ve pulled up a few different examples from Morefutons.com:

Elite Product Skyline Full Black Metal Futon Frame
$147.95
One of the most practical futon choices – in quality and price! The frame has been treated with a scratch proof powder coat finish, and has been designed to remain durable, even after years of folding.

Hillsdale Geneva Black Full Metal Futon
$175.00
This futon is basically a step above the previous futon – they both feature the same durability stats, but the Hillsdale model has a more graceful contemporary style.

Elite Digit-Flex Sofa Futon - Safari
$175.99
This unique futon has six different folding options, so you can make it go from a sofa, to a lounge chair, to a bed, and more. Ideal for dorm rooms!

Serta Futons Madrid Futon Frame
$209.00
The sleek look of Serta’s futon arms gives this futon a stylish look. Choose between natural wood finish or espresso brown for your futon frame. It’s been designed to be lightweight, yet sturdy at the same time.

August Lotz Monticello Hardwood Futon Frame in English Oak Finish
$314.00
At the top of the budget is the August Lotz futon frame made of solid oak. It has a classic appearance that shows off the grain of the wood. A special feature is their use of dovetail construction – it evenly distributes body weight, reducing the chance of the frame wearing out.

Perfect for back to school, stylish futons at affordable prices!

Platform Beds

Spotlight: Black Platform Beds

Nothing can make your bedroom look as sleek and sophisticated as a black-finished platform bed. Since black is such a bold shade, it makes a statement in your bedroom.

Plus, black is a neutral tone, so it’s guaranteed to match any colour scheme you may have going on. Take a look at the following examples of chic black platform beds:


The Prepac Sonoma Black King Platform Storage Bed is ideal for anyone who is desperate for more storage space. It features six pull-out drawers to store extra clothes, shoes, or anything that needs putting away. Plus, it has a minimal (yet stylish) appeal – it’ll match with almost any design style.

The Fashion Bed Group Kyoto Modern Platform Bed in Black Finish clearly channels the Japanese “less is more” mantra. It features a distinctive Japanese screen styled headboard, and is very low to the ground – another Japanese influence.

Homelegance’s Lennox Black Leather Platform Bed is a perfect blend of modern and contemporary style. It even boasts a bit of vintage charm with its tufted leather head and footboard. Black leather is definitely one of the most luxurios material choices for a bed, so why not treat yourself and update your bedroom with one?

Have you been wanting to update your bedroom but don’t have the budget for a new bed? Why not paint your current one jet black platform bed? It will instantly give your bedroom a new look – and a new focal point!

Bedroom Furniture

Choosing Your Bedroom Furniture

One of the most important rooms in your home is your bedroom. You spend half your time in there sleeping, and it contains items that make up who you are – clothes, books, technology…the list goes on and on. Since it’s such a special room, the furniture you choose for your bedroom should not only be of the highest quality – it should represent your personal taste and style.

How do you choose the right bedroom furniture, though? Here are a few tips to help you out:


- Make sure you know the measurements of your bedroom. If you see a piece you like, it might be too big or too small for your space. Also check your door’s measurements – your bedroom furniture might not be able to make it through the frame!

- If you have space in your bedroom for more than a bed and dresser, consider other pieces you might like to add to your room. You might want to keep your desk in there for a relaxing home office space, or even put an exercise machine in there.

- If you’ve always wanted a TV in your bedroom, but have no floor space for a TV stand, there are wall-mounted plasma sets available to help you save some walking area.

- Décor goes a long way. Rugs, drapes, lights, and wall art are a great way to show off your personality and dress up your room to make it look less standard.

I hope these tips help you get the right Bedroom Furniture for your home.

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