Be Storage Savvy
Extra cabinets and closets are a rarity in apartments, so make do with your own storage shelves. To make them as pretty as they are functional, try these five tips:
-- Group books and dishes by size and color for artful impact.
-- Corral thin, busy-looking items, such as papers, magazines, and CDs, inside stylish boxes.
-- Start filling shelves at eye level, a natural focal point. Add punch with colorful accessories.
-- Don't cram shelves full -- it's not attractive. Leave some breathing room between objects.
-- Mementos add your personal style. Tuck in photos, shells, souvenirs, and other trinkets you adore.