Trending Tuesday: Exposed

Let's chat about apartments today... Specifically industrial style apartments. I have a slight weakness for industrial apartment lofts that have exposed brick walls. I don't know how to describe it but there's something about the exposed brick and exposed duct work that makes the entire feel of those type of apartments.

Most everyone of my friends right now are living the apartment lifestyle so I'm sure most of my readers can relate to this post in some way shape or form also.  Apartment living can be quite the adjustment from good ole' mom and dads house.  A cozy, comfortable house with all the furniture already provided for you. Now you're on to paying rent and buying furniture - Decisions, decisions...

If I have one advice for picking an apartment or making living arrangement decisions - Go with you're gut. Make a decision based on what will make you happy. After all, it is going to be your home over the next 12 or so months! I know, I know, budget has to come into play somewhere in there but enough about my advice giving abilities - Let me show you all about those exposed brick apartments I've been swooning over.

Badass Bedrooms

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Lushome

Mixathem

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

Apartment Therapy

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What are your thoughts on the exposed brick trend? Do you live in an apartment or home with exposed brick? I'd love to hear some thoughts on this style!

Target: Spring 2014

Alright, Alright. I know I've said this multiple times before but I just love Target. And I'm not lying one bit when I say it again today. Target has come out with their new spring collections for fashion and home. Have you seen the target commercials for the new fashion line by Peter Pilotto? Personally, I'm not a fan but then again I love my blacks, grays and blue jeans kinda wardrobe. Guilty. [If only you guys saw what I looked like behind the laptop right now most days]

With that said, I've been trying to avoid the inevitable. The home section. Online and in stores, doesn't matter which form of shopping but I'm bound to buy something and lets face it my bank account would be less than pleased with me. But I did it. For the well being of my blog. [yeah right]

I think I died and went to heaven.

Target really pulled out all the tricks for this one. Nate Berkus has come out with a bathroom collection for Spring 2014. Hallelujah. Gentlemen, take notes - this collection is right up your alley and you don't have to risk your manhood at a store you'd never be caught dead in to shop for them! And besides my man Nate Berkus, Target has everything from furniture & lighting to frames & candles in their new spring collections.

Now that I'm done babbling - Here's what I'm loving from Target these days:

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Post Grad Bachelor Pad

It rhymes - yes, I know. I'm going to embrace it for this post.

Alright, CALLING ALL GUYS!

You have a job, you're moving into your first apartment and your first thought is... [probably filled with a few chosen words] but mainly consists of  "I don't know the first thing about how to decorate or shop for an apartment." So, you turn to your girlfriend, mom, or whichever female you know who you think can and will [maybe] offer to help you out.

Long story short, I'm going to give all you guys [or girlfriends to pass on to the guys] a few pointers on how to shop for your first apartments.  A few things to remember, some ideas, and even some stores to help you find your "bachelor pad" style.

The Living Room

I know guys probably aren't going to go out and shop for pillows [I'm leaving that up to the girlfriends and mothers]  but the main thing to think about in these examples are the walls.

Pointer #1: Frame your sofa with whatever kind of wall art you choose

Pointer #2: You can never go wrong with sports wall hangings [framed pieces, or canvas's] 

Dining Area Pointer: Hang a mirror above your table and chairs to fill up the wall space

The Bedroom

Pointer #1: Dark Furniture is always a good choice for guys. Find a matching set [bed, nightstands, dresser]

Pointer #2: Wall Space again - you can never go wrong with framing your headboard with a wide, framed sports photo.

Pointer #3: Get a nice, neutral bedding set [yes with matching pillows] it will bring the room together

The Bathroom

Pointer #1: Adding stripes into your bathroom will give the illusion of making a small bathroom larger.

Pointer #2: Pick a color and add it as an accent to white and gray [or] browns and neutrals

Pointer #3: Add a black and white photo to a blank wall for contrast

Must Haves for Your Bathroom:

1. Please Please get a bathroom set [toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, etc.]

2. Don't forget to have a matching pair of hand towels to have hanging [and clean] at all times

Hint: Most bathrooms have a towel bar above the toilet. [perfect place for those hand towels]

Living Room

accent chair [similar@world market]

pillows, dining chairs, mirror; (Kirkland's)

coffee table [similar@ikea]; (West Elm)

wall art; (art.com)

Bedroom

bed, nightstands, dresser; (ikea)

bedding set; (Kohls)

wall art; (art.com)

Bathroom

shower curtain, bath rug, bath towel, hand towel, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser; (target)

wall art; (art.com)