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Our Favorite Machine Washable Rugs and Pillows

We love washable home decor because it’s easy to maintain and sanitize.

Create an Inspiring Bathroom With These Shower Curtains and Bath Mats

Shower curtains and bath mats are important accessories for bathroom design. If you’re making over your bathroom space, check out...

The LQ Guide for Cleaning Out Your Cluttered Apartment

Is your apartment feeling a bit cluttered? Check out our guide for tips on how to clear out some of your excess stuff and get the soothing,

12 Satisfying Decor Projects To Do While You’re Stuck At Home

Practicing social distancing to avoid COVID-19? Here are some ways to freshen up your space while you’re stuck at home.

Our 7 Favorite Home Decor Stores in Portland

Here’s our list of our 7 favorite home stores in Portland, Oregon. They’re amazing for buying furniture, decor, lighting, gifts, and more.

The LQ Guide for Apartment Organization

Need some ideas for how to organize your rental apartment? This guide explains some hacks and techniques...

12 Kitchen Island Ideas For Any Apartment or House

These are our favorite kitchen island ideas for apartments and homes. If you need a solution to create more space in your kitchen...

The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Rental Interior Design

We’ve busted the five biggest myths about interior design for renters.

How to Decorate When You’ve Got White Walls

Decorating a house or rental apartment with white walls? These tips will help you get the calm and bright space that you’re looking for.

My Renter-Friendly Bathroom Makeover

For this rental bathroom makeover project, I used temporary, renter-friendly upgrades to transform the space. This post details my favorite

The Best Indoor Plants for Apartment Living

Indoor plants are great for design, but they can be hard to care for. Here are our ideas for plants that thrive in apartments and houses.

5 Lessons I’ve Learned from Living with Dogs in an Apartment

Living with dogs in a rental? Here are some tips I’ve learned from having two dogs in my apartment.

Amazing Affordable Art for Renters

Great art doesn’t have to be expensive! Check out our ideas for art pieces that are affordable, beautiful, renter friendly, and just plain f

How to Live Sustainably as a Renter

Interior designers are trained to consider the environmental impacts of their designs - not just for the initial installation, but into t...

Small Space Design Tips to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

Most people wouldn’t CHOOSE to live in a very small space, but lots of us do! It’s a reality of city life that you’ve got to compromise b...

7 Unexpected Features You Should Look For When Renting

When you’re checking out rental apartment buildings, look out for these key features for the best possible renter-friendly interior design.

Before and After: A Colorful Rental-Friendly Bathroom Makeover

When Katie moved into her apartment, she reallllly hated the bathroom. With the help of Loving Quarters, it soon became her favorite room!

The 3 Most Annoying Things about Renting an Apartment (And How I Fix Them)

For the most part, I love renting an apartment, and it definitely does have its perks - maintenance, no lawn to mow, increased security, ...

My Favorite Throw Pillows Right Now

As the seasons change, I always find myself itching to switch up my decor. One of the easiest (and most affordable) ways to do this is to...

How to Use the Vertical Space in Your Apartment

We love the current trend toward small space living. But we’ve found that lots of apartment renters aren’t sure how to make the most of t...

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