Whether your apartment measures 200 square feet or 1,000 square feet, how large it feels depends on how it functions. Artfully arranging your furniture and incorporating smart storage solutions can make even the tiniest studio apartment feel like a luxury penthouse loft, and these space-savvy tips will show you just how to make the most of each square foot in your rental unit.

1. Use light to your advantage. No matter how limited you are on space, having good lighting can make all the difference. Play up your apartment’s natural light sources by using sheer curtains or blinds in light colors that invite the maximum amount of sunlight inside.
2. Arrange – and then rearrange. Instead of moving in and leaving your furniture right where you first placed it, don’t be afraid to rearrange multiple times until you find the situation that best suits your space.
3. Make your furniture play double-duty. Adding furniture pieces that double as storage systems (such as using a chest as a coffee table or a kitchen table as a desk) is one of the best ways to maximize the space in your apartment.

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Tejas Steakhouse and Saloon got its start when its owners sold steaks out of an outdoor smokehouse during local rodeos, and although it has since expanded into a large, stylish restaurant, it still focuses on choice cuts of steaks made with special rubs and traditional preparation. Here, you’ll typically encounter a lively crowd of customers dining on complimentary biscuits (served with made-from-scratch honey butter), various cuts of steaks, and classic Southern sides like chili macaroni and cheese and warm baked potatoes.

Tejas Steakhouse is decorated with authentic spurs, chaps, and saddles that date all the way back to the late 1800s, creating an authentic saloon feel alongside the restaurant’s wooden dining furniture and lodge-style building. Best of all, Tejas even holds nightly rodeo-style dinner entertainment that makes for one of the most exciting meals you’ll find in San Antonio!

Tejas Steakhouse and Saloon
401 Obst Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-2205
www.tejassteakhouse.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tejas-steakhouse-and-saloon-bulverde

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Spend an afternoon getting up close and personal with exotic animals at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. This popular area attraction is a self-described “Texas-style African safari,” encompassing more than 400 acres of land that you can explore via car or on foot. Drive through the well-maintained paths and observe spunky zebras, giant giraffes, and leggy camels just as you would on a real African safari, and if you’re lucky, a few might even come right up to your window to say hello.

If you want to get even closer to the animals, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch offers a Petting Barnyard where you and the kids can pet friendly African Pygmy goats, llamas, and more. The Walk-A-Bout section of the park is more like a traditional zoo, with sturdy fences offering a safe but close-up view of wild birds and monkeys, while the park’s Safari Camp Grill provides a tasty meal before or after your visit.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
San Antonio, TX 78266
(830) 438-7400
www.wildliferanchtexas.com

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