 It takes less than 10 seconds for you to make a good first impression on someone. That’s about the same amount of time that it takes for the threshold of your one, two, or three-bedroom dwelling at Lafayette Garden Apartments to make an impression as well. Doormats are the most common accessory used outside the home. They are functional, decorative, and can provide safety. The term was coined in the mid-1600’s. Judging from that fact, people have been using mats to welcome visitors, and themselves, into their habitats for close to 400 years. Keeping dirt, moisture, and debris outside your home’s interior is the primary function of a doormat. They are used to wipe and/or clean the bottom of shoes and feet so that the majority of grime stays outside. Keeping dirt outside means the flooring, whether it be tile, wood, or carpeting, stays clean. Having the soles of your shoes dried on the mat provides the safety of not slipping. It was customary in Biblical times to offer water and a basin so travelers could wash the dust from their feet. Doormats are the modern-day equivalent of offering the cleansing of your tootsies. Doormats were usually made of straw or vines. Rubber, plastic, and textiles that could be woven with patterns are all materials still used to form a mat that could be placed at the entrance to your home to welcome someone. Hence the name welcome mat in today’s marketplace. Decorative doormats can say a range of things besides “welcome”. Images, colors, materials, sayings, and shapes are all things that go into consideration when selecting a welcome mat for outside your door. The most common inexpensive welcome mat is a rectangle of black rubber that has raised ribs to aid in getting the dirt off your shoes and says “welcome” smack dab in the middle. Variations of that mat include a sisal and rubber version with “welcome” running through the middle in red, teal, or black. There are round versions of the traditional welcome mat and versions with welcome in just about any language you may speak. Have a favorite sports team? Fan Mats are popular so you can root, root, root for the home team and let anyone who comes in contact with your door know who you want to win in an instant. Are you an animal lover? You can find welcome mats with horses, cats, butterflies, and just about any breed of dog. One mat is die cut in the shape of a whale and shows a love of puns with “whale-come” written across the bottom. Humorous sayings are incredibly popular and enable you to share a smile with your visitors and neighbors. Do any of things bring a smile if you were to read them on a welcome mat: “Hi. I’m Mat.”, “Come back when you have a warrant”, “Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit, look who’s here”, “Nice underwear”, or “Welcome. Beware of Husband. Kids are Shady. Wife is Cool.” According to an online home shopping site, the best selling funny mat simply says, “Leave”. Monogrammed mats with a single letter and made-to-order mats of the occupants last name are extremely popular. Mats that reflect the occupants' identity was a much-requested holiday gift in 2017. Need a place to lay your welcome mat? Tour Lafayette Garden Apartments today. TAGS: welcoming guest to your apartment in lafayette la, lafayette three bedroom apartments. lafayette two befroom apartments, lafayette one bedroom apartments, apratments lafayette
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 The place you live and create memories needs to be welcoming to you. It should please your senses and entice you to participate in activities surrounded by décor that comforts, inspires, and gives you a sense of well-being. Whether you are decorating your first apartment or you’ve become bored with your present décor and need a change, these ideas will help. 1) Picture This Photographs can tell your story and are appropriate for every room in your apartment. Print out photos in black and white and frame them in a signature color to scatter around a bedroom. Print random shots and make a collage by gluing them onto a huge black canvas that becomes a focal point in the living room. Hang pictures from that special dinner party or Thanksgiving in your kitchen. Photographs of you poolside or at the beach are terrific accents in the bathroom. 2) Can I Quote You? Use an inspirational quote in every room. Take hints from the things that quote conquers up in your imagination on how you should decorate. For instance, print out that famous quote from Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home”, and put it on your nightstand. Rather than ruby slippers, a couple of red sequin accent pillows will add a splash of color and make you smile because you know what they represent. 3) Go Bananas, Go Cherries, Go Grapes, Go Whatever What’s your favorite fruit, animal, or place? Use just a touch of that ‘whatever’ in every room. One of the simplest decorative touches is to use the same theme throughout without going all out. Instead of decorating the whole room to look like Paris, an Eiffel Tower statue on the coffee table reminds you of that special place. One of the best examples of this is an apartment that had a monkey in every room. Monkey candlesticks on the dining table, monkey toothbrush holder in the bath, monkey lamp on the bedside table, Curious George book on the coffee table, you get the idea! A little touch in each room brings a sense of unity and fun overall. 4) Go Big Get that oversized chair, king size bed, exquisite antique, or table for eight and let it rule your décor. A great investment piece will be with you for a lifetime and can set the stage in your first home or forever home when it comes to the mood you want to create. Let the magnitude of your signature piece do the decorating for you. 5) Let Me Collect My… Those baseball caps, books, vacation spot t-shirts, crosses, dolls, or linens that you’ve collected for years inspire great home décor. They can become your theme when decorating one room or your entire apartment. Display them grouped together instead of letting them remain unseen taking up space in your closet. A few things to keep top of mind as you go to decorate:
Looking for the perfect place to decorate? Lafayette Gardens Apartments offer one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Lafayette LA. TAGS: sprucing up your first apartment, college apartments, decorating on a dime, 1 bedroom apartments in lafayette, 2 bedroom apartments in lafayette, 3 bedroom apartments in lafayette, handicap apartments in lafayette la Sharing an apartment with a roommate makes great economic sense. How do you find the best roommate to share your living space? Utilize these tips and make your search using criteria and methods that will help you select the best potential match for your style of living. Tip #1: Ask Your Friends and Family Get the word out to your friends and family. Informing them that you are on the hunt for a roommate is a great way to find out who else they know that is out there looking for a roommate. These are people that already know your habits and lifestyle. They can help steer you in the direction of a potential 'roomie' that shares some of the same interests. Tip #2: Know What You Are Looking For You are about to make a major decision. Take the time to make a list of criteria your roommate must match. Define the things that are important to you in a living situation so you can weed through the potentials that will be headed your way soon. Be honest with yourself about what's important to you. Start with some easy choices: non-smoker or smoker, male or female, shift worker or non-shift worker...to get the ball rolling. Tip #3: Advertise Online and Places You Frequent We live in an online world and that world has websites like Roommates.com, Craigslist, Roomiematch.com, and Facebook. Take a look at these sites and post and/or advertise to find your roommate. You can create a profile or post listing your expectations and target it to your geographic area. Check websites and/or physical message centers of places you visit like your place of employment, gym, church, and alumni centers, and see if you can place an advertisement or notice there. Tip #$: Share Your Interest and Expectations in Advertisements/Posts Your potential roommate is checking you out to see if you are someone they can get along with as well. Give them some information on what you like to do and what it would be like to room with you. Discuss the types of movies you enjoy, what type of books you read, hobbies you pursue, and places you frequent. Tell them what type of housekeeper you are, what your tastes run to in decor and a quick description of your personality. Remember to keep it real and honest. Tip #5: Ensure They Can Cover Expenses It's a reality that is costs to live. Have a frank conversation with any potential roommate about monthly expenses outside of rent. Make sure to include all bills and how much their portion will be each month. Explore what their occupation is and make sure their work is steady. You don't want to have to find another roommate a few months from now because their employment was temporary. The above tips can help you consider the things you need to in the selection of your perfect roommate. Using these tips will help narrow your choice to someone with similar habits and personality traits that will make sharing living space a dream. You've found the perfect roommate; now find the perfect well-furnished apartment. Contact Lafayette Gardens Apartments and choose the best floor plan for you and your 'roomie' today! TAGS: finding the perfect college roomate to share your apartment in lafayette la, 2 bedroom apartments lafayette la, 3 bedroom apartments in lafayette la Decorating a one bedroom apartment when you are renting can seem a daunting task, especially when you are first starting out. We have come up with 3 cost effect high impact tips for college students and those just leaving the nest below: Light Wall Paints or Artwork: Most designers agree that using paint is the most cost-effective high impact change you can make. The problem is, that most universities and apartment complexes will limit what you can do with the walls. In lieu of painting, try using bright colored artwork instead. In today’s world of Hobby Lobby, Ross, Kirkland’s and the like, finding large colorful art on discount is not a difficult task. Moreover, try your hand at painting your own art. While large canvases can be expensive, a cluster of smaller canvas can easily be purchased for around $25 - $40. And Hobby Lobby’s stencil section can help those who feel they lack the creativity to pull this off freehand. Stencil on your favorite shapes and get busy painting in colors that coordinate with your furniture. Furniture for impact: Most of us grew up in traditional homes that had a living, dining, and separate bedrooms. It’s hard to shake the idea that rooms can be multipurpose. For example, in a one bedroom apartment, the dining area can double as an office for college students and for those just starting out. And while we are conditioned to think our living area needs a sofa, you may find that two roomy armchairs are more appropriate given space. Adding a cocktail table that can double as a desk and use a 5x8 area rug to boost the color of the room are just a few examples. Organize with Shelving: Open wall mounted shelving not only conserves space but gives you ample space to display artwork, treasured books and memorabilia. When artfully arrange this solution can act as a focal point and really pull a room together. Keep in mind that hanging shelves have a maximum load capacity, most apartment complexes have maintenance personnel that can assist you with finding studs in the wall, this will add stability to the shelving and for slightly heavier object placement. If you looking for a spacious one bedroom apartment in Lafayette, La make sure to add Lafayette Gardens Apartments to your tour list. Located in the heart of Lafayette, near shopping and schools, this gem of a community offers two 24 hour fitness centers, a beach front entry swimming pool, three dog parks, a playground and so much more. TAGS: decorating your first apartment, one bedroom apartments in lafyette la, college apartments in lafayette la, dorm alternatives in lafayette la |
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