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7 Useful Tips From Our Favorite Design Blogs

Here are some helpful posts from interior design blogs that we love. From specific hacks to inspiring sample projects, we’re sure...

The 5 Home Products That Are Perfect For Every Space

We end up recommending these products time and time again to every client! From pillows to baskets to storage and more, these items are...

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.

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.

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

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...

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!

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...

Mid-Century Modern Design: We Love It, So Should You

If you’ve looked at a home magazine or furniture store between 1953 and today, you’ve seen the Mid-century modern style in action. It’s a...

The Design Advantages of Apartment Living

Some people see apartments as where you live before “graduating” to a house. However, there are lots of advantages to apartment living! N...

Affordable Home Improvements You Can Make Today

Want to refresh your home’s style on a budget? There are lots of ways to update your space without spending much - or any! - money. It ju...

Our Vintage Furniture Buying Guide

There are lots of reasons to buy vintage furniture: you can pay less, get a piece with a history, and support recycling in your community...

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