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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Is it narcissistic to say how much we love mirrors? Probably. But the truth is that mirrors are an incredible tool in the interior design toolkit. And they’re also one of those tools that most people don’t know how to use. Mirrors open up a room, add light, and make it much easier for you…

Pastel. The word itself has almost become poisonous in the design world. Try seriously suggesting pastels to a designer and – at best – you’ll be met with an eye roll. At worst you’ll be given a lecture about how pastels are only for children. Or for grandmothers who collect dolls. Either way, the designer…

Lamps are the most under-utilized home decor element. There. We said it. Not only do lamps serve an essential purpose (y’know, letting you actually SEE your home), they also help solidify your style. All too often people get a lamp for practicality’s sake. But if you actually care about creating a cohesive design throughout your…

Show of hands – how many of you have shoes, suitcases, boxes, or God knows what else stuffed under your bed? It’s OK. There’s no judgment here. I’m guilty of it, too! I use the space under my bed like it’s a long-term storage unit. Out of sight, out of mind, right? This works for…

Resident Apt2B Designer, Kyle Schuneman, shares his tips for those post-holiday blues! The holidays in December are always such a busy and festive time. The house is full of people, food, and decorations and you start to get used to your packed home.  But as Christmas comes to a close and it is time to…

Notice anything different about our website? We gave ourselves a huge (and much needed) makeover for 2019! That’s one of the best parts about celebrating the new year – the opportunity to make positive changes moving forward. And we want to help you shape and achieve your own new year style goals! Start Small It…

Welcome to our brand new series “Keep Your Life Easy” (aka KYLE)! Watch as resident Apt2B designer Kyle Schuneman guides you through some of life’s trickiest design and lifestyle dilemmas. In this week’s episode Kyle helps you pick out the perfect gift to get the host of a holiday party. Didn’t know you even needed…

We all love a little bit of pillow talk. That’s when all the juicy gossip gets dished out, right? But when it comes to actually talking about pillows, people often don’t have as much to say. That’s because the majority of people fail to grasp the importance of toss pillows in living room and bedroom decor.…

There’s no place like home for the holidays. But it’s up to you to make sure that your home is actually ready for the holidays. Because they’re coming whether you’re ready or not! The second that Halloween is over the stores will switch out the plastic pumpkins and candy corn for plastic pine trees and candy…