Tips for creating your urban oasis

We are surrounded by beautiful skylines from East to West — but how do we create an oasis in your urban space? Here are some tips to add drama and practicality to your Downtown flat.

Open Up Your Space

It seems that everyone is moving into the city and downsizing to an urban scale.  In an urban apartment you will typically find smaller bedrooms and larger living areas.  In a space where you are limited on square footage it is important to open up the room. Use mirrors to reflect light and give the illusion of extra space.  Illuminate your space with chandeliers and sconces, be daring with your choice.  Your guests will remember an eye-catching light fixture.

Be Bold

Remember this is your space so choose pieces that are unique to your taste and style. Confidently grab your guest’s attention with something that speaks to you. Wait for the right adornment, and don’t be afraid to show a little drama.  To ensure a sort of timeless character in your space, seek out unique pieces. Denver has an exceptional art community that thrives from local support. Among the many in Denver’s art district is Platte Forum, a program that provides Denver’s youth with the gift of expression through art.  Submerse yourself in this culture and you are sure to come up with a fearless work of art from one of Denver’s many talented artists.

Use Space Wisely

You are a multitasker, so when you come home it is nice to know something else is balancing tasks for you.  This is why it is important to choose furniture that serves multiple purposes. A good example of hardworking furniture is the bed that has underneath storage or the bookshelf with vertical feats. Remember to draw the eye upward. Do this by hanging pictures on the wall rather than on counter or tabletops. Also use a taller headboard to draw the eye up and a vibrant colored accent wall.

Do It Yourself

We may not all be a Pinterest superstar but doing things yourself can be quite rewarding.  Repurposed decorations and furniture not only ensures character in your space but it sends a sustainable message.  In Downtown Denver’s newest sustainable apartment building  you can add your own conscious flare with simple projects.  Organize your bathroom with a magnetic board for your tweezers, makeup, and toothbrushes.  You can also find ideas for repurposed organizers for shoes, tools and countless others. See how style meets sustainability at Jewelious, a local fashion boutique that uses redecorated hanging rakes and mesh lined picture frames for accessory displays.

Less is More

Keeping lines clean will create a modern, urban feel in your flat.  Although decorating with bold character is encouraged, clutter is not.  Respecting the simplicity in your space will complete your urban oasis.  Choose clean-lined furniture with neutral crisp colors.