How to Squeeze Every Inch Out of Your Apartment’s Square Footage

March 22, 2016 12:02 pm

Use these smart, simple tips for squeezing every inch out of your apartment’s floor plan and you’ll be amazed at how much extra space you'll find!

  • Choose multifunctional pieces. Get rid of all of the furniture in your home that doesn’t play double-duty as something else. Choose sofas with built-in storage, a bed with hidden drawers, and a television credenza with a bookshelf to minimize the wasted space that comes from having too much furniture.
  • Arrange… and rearrange. Arrange your furniture as many times as it takes to find a perfect flow. You’ll want to be able to comfortably walk from room to room without bumping into things, which takes some trial and error. If something doesn’t fit, it likely means that you don’t have use for it.
  • Think vertically, not just horizontally. Many people forget about the horizontal space that they’re missing when furnishing a room. Add stacks of shelves on every wall, hanging organizers on the backs of doors, or new, custom storage systems from floor to ceiling in the closet.
  • Maximize natural light. Finally, replace dark drapes with sheer curtains to allow in as much light as possible and make your space feel brighter.

How to Maximize Space in a Small Apartment [Freshome]
Ten Apartment Organization Tips to Maximize Space [Forbes]
How to Maximize Your Apartment Space [For Rent]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2016 2:09 pm

May your day be touched with a little bit of the luck of the Irish!

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Get Centered First Thing in the Morning at Grounded Coffee Shop

March 15, 2016 12:21 pm

At Grounded Coffee Shop in Alexandria, local coffee lovers stop in for hot cups of fresh, flavorful coffee before a day at work or an afternoon of running errands in the area. This colorful coffee shop is very homey inside, and it is furnished with leather couches, rainbow-hued walls and handmade artwork decorating just about every surface.

There is a glass display case overflowing with desserts and other baked goods, and Grounded Coffee Shop even offers savory dishes like homemade quiche and croissant breakfast sandwiches to give you fuel for the day ahead. The friendly baristas whip up steaming cups of drip coffee and classic espresso drinks at the espresso bar, and there are also iced teas, frappes and fruit smoothies made fresh on the spot. Settle in with a good book on a relaxing day off, or play one of the café’s board games over cappuccino with a group of friends.

Grounded Coffee Shop
6919 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 341-6612
www.groundedcoffeeshop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/grounded-coffee-shop-alexandria

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