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Missing the Gym? Here’s 5 Ways to Use Your Furniture to Break a Sweat

Isolation has us all thinking back to the things we maybe took for granted. If I had to choose one thing I could get back right now, it would be the gym. The routine, the hour break from reality, and the endorphins are all things that helped me to stay sane on a daily basis.…
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A Designer’s #1 Design Question, Answered

Want to know the number one question I get as an interior designer? No, it’s not about paint color or furniture placement or how high curtains should be. Nothing so specific, really. Here it is: “What’s the easiest thing I can do to spruce up my space?” My answer: Plants. There are about a million…
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Couch Cleaning 101: Everything You Need to Know In One Place

*It’s a sofa, not a couch, but we made sacrifices for the sake of alliteration. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Sofa looking a little worse for wear? Yeah…ours, too. What else do you expect when you go from desk chair to comfy cushion in 60 seconds flat every.single.day. these days? Maybe it’s one too many marinara splotches…did someone mistake…
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How to Hack Your Home to Get a Great Video Conference Backdrop

Isolation is really starting to set in and we are now at home in front of our computers more than ever. Whether we’re using Zoom to do our conference calls, Houseparty to play our virtual game nights, or sharing our push-up challenge on Insta Story, our houses are on display constantly! As someone familiar with…
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Furniture Fundamentals: How to Style Your Sofa 3 Ways

A sofa is great, sure, but a sofa without pillows and a throw can feel a bit naked. Like pasta without the sauce; salad, hold the dressing. Hardly anyone would agree lettuce would be better off without that vinaigrette, so we thought we’d walk you through (both in video and written form) three ways to…
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Live Updates for COVID-19

Latest Update: Monday, Mar 28th, 2022 12:39pm PDT To our Apt2B family, Our greatest priority right now is the health and safety of our customers and workers during this time but, thankfully, Apt2B is fully operational. To stay up to date on information from us, be sure to check back here; we will be posting…
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How to Clean Your Leather Furniture at Home

You got a leather sofa to begin with because it was supposed to be durable and easier to keep clean than upholstery…but then someone ::cough cough not naming names:: took a pen to it to create a “masterpiece.” That, or maybe you got a little eager devouring your long-awaited Postmates order and…#greasestainshappen. Stop panicking, it’s…
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Furniture Fundamentals – Ultimate Guide to Sectional Sofas

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Furniture Fundamentals – Sofa Care Tips & Tricks

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Furniture Fundamentals – How Sofa Dimensions Determine Comfort

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Furniture Fundamentals – Defining Sofa Details

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How To Make Your Small Space Look Bigger

Anyone who has ever lived in New York City can tell you that decorating a small space is one of the greatest interior design challenges. Cramped apartments, a lack of natural light, and difficult layouts can all make a space seem claustrophobic. But you don’t have to live in the Big Apple to know that…
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Small Space Decorating – The Essential List

Decorating a small space ain’t easy. Whether you’re decorating a studio apartment, outfitting a guest bedroom, or utilizing that “bonus room” in your home, the process can be challenging. You might be able to make all your furniture and decor fit, but that’s only half the battle. Here are some tips to help you decorate…
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5 Coffee Table Alternatives That Will Maximize Your Small Space

We love coffee tables. To be fair, though, we tend to love anything with “coffee” in the name. But not every home, especially small space apartments, have enough room for a standard coffee table. Also, not everyone is looking for that traditional coffee table look. In these situations there are 5 coffee table alternatives that…
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How To Determine Furniture Size And Scale – A Complete Guide

What size sofa do I need? How big should my coffee table be? These sound like simple questions, don’t they? But once you start factoring in all the different variables you’ll realize that it’s not as straightforward as it seems. Thankfully there are several tried-and-true rules that can help you determine the proper size and…
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Why Everyone Is Falling For Sleeper Sofas

Sleeper sofas are the must-have piece of furniture for the modern home. That’s because a dual-purpose sofa is the best way to maximize your space, whether you have a small space apartment or an entire townhouse. But that’s not the only reason! Let’s take a look at the three main reasons why everyone is falling…
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The Fifth Wall – Use Area Rugs To Tie Your Room Together

Area rugs. As the Dude would say, “they really tie the whole room together, man”. And when it comes to home decor advice, the Dude from the film “The Big Lebowski” definitely knows his stuff. Your floor has the capacity to function as a “fifth wall” if you use an area rug appropriately. This fifth…
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Throw A Pillow Party – Use Pillows To Add Life To Your Home

Every day should feel like a party. However, it can be a challenge to capture that intoxicating party energy, especially in the realm of home decor. But there’s one easy solution: pillows. The entire way that your home feels can be drastically altered by the simple addition of a toss pillow. Here’s how to choose…
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The Ultimate New Apartment Checklist

Moving sucks. There. We said it. It’s a lot of work, it can be expensive, and it can be psychologically daunting. But it can also be one of the most fun and exciting opportunities for a fresh start! With our ultimate new apartment checklist we’ll help you with the difficult part of the move so…
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How To Design An Instagram Worthy Room

Written by resident Apt2B designer, Kyle Schuneman As a designer, it’s hard not to consider how a room is going to photograph when it’s finished. Making a perfectly livable room that also grabs you lots of likes on Instagram? Now that’s an art form. But don’t worry – I’m going to show you how to…