Make the most of your space

Moving into a new apartment can be an exciting time to explore design options that will really show off your personality and create a look that's all your own. A featured attic apartment on Freshome.com boasted a fresh and youthful design that anyone could emulate.

When moving in, the news source recommends taking the time to really understand the area in order to create the most ascetically pleasing and functional layout. If the space consists of a large living and dining room, choose pieces that will be big enough for the space but still work together, as the theme will need to be unified throughout.

Attic apartments allow you to have a birds-eye view of your surroundings, but during nights, having all your windows open for your neighbors to see may not be ideal. Simple solutions for this problem that may actually enhance the overall look of your new apartment include adding window blinds and shades. These aren't the shades you're grandma had - in fact, blinds nowadays come in a variety of fabrics and materials, such as bamboo, which look fabulous and are environmentally friendly. Additionally, roman shades come in a variety of colors and styles, giving you a pop of color or a perfectly matching hue to blend with the rest of your new home decor.