AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Winter is officially over, which means spring cleaning season is here. While cleaning your apartment rids it of dirt, grime, bacteria and clutter, spring cleaning can actually take a toll on the environment. Go easier on Mother Nature this year by following some eco-friendly tips while you scrub and freshen up the space you call home.

As the state’s political capital, a culturally rich city, and home to a major public university, Austin is a vibrant city packed with treasures of all kinds. Among its many gems are several architectural marvels built in distinct styles. Each of these is interwoven into Austin’s story and its much admired cityscape.

Situated above Lake Union in North Central Seattle, Wallingford ranks high on most lists of the Seattle’s best neighborhoods in which to live and play. Unlike many other trendy neighborhoods, though, Wallingford’s popularity has held strong since it first started booming nearly a century ago. While we already have a strong Seattle presence in Ballard, South Lake Union, and Bellevue, we are thrilled to finally add AMLI Wallingford to the family.

When you live in a small apartment, multi-use rooms are a necessity. And with so many people working from home these days (or just taking work home with them for overtime on nights and weekends), many rooms end up doing double duty as the home office. If you’re tired of monopolizing the kitchen table as your makeshift office, here are some tips for creating an apartment workspace that don’t require a spare room.

Widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, Miami is a place where most residents wish to spend as much time outside as possible. To appreciate the breadth of the Magic City’s beauty and the skyline in all its splendor, it’s worth visiting one of the city’s many fantastic rooftop bars, clubs or restaurants. Here are a few that are especially well-liked.

If you have a sweet tooth, few pleasures in life compare to the first bite of a scrumptious dessert…and the second bite…and every bite, for that matter. Living in Glendale apartments, you have several bakeries, ice cream parlors, and sweet shops to choose from when the sugar cravings kick in. Here’s a taste of what you can discover on Glendale’s fine dessert scene.

For some, Easter is a major religious holiday, steeped in church services, remembrance, and floral print dresses. For others, it’s a spring celebration marked by dyeing and hunting for eggs, decadent brunches, and pastel-colored everything. No matter the nature of one’s personal relationship with Easter, for nearly all, it’s a weekend filled with family fun and tradition. If you’re drawing a blank on how to spend your upcoming holiday weekend, here are some ideas to consider.

Straddling 10 square miles on the northern fringe of Colorado’s Douglas County, Lone Tree is blessed with a beautiful natural setting and benefits from a smart planning history. The city’s motto – “It’s a great day to be in Lone Tree” – feels appropriate, since every day really can be a great day to be in Lone Tree. If you wish to make one of yours especially great, here are a few ways to do it.

If you haven’t lived in the area long, you may not have heard much about Irving’s nightlife. While overshadowed by Dallas’ urban, thriving nightlife to the south, Irving’s modest size shouldn’t fool you. It’s got some excellent restaurants for dates and group celebrations, bars with master bartenders, and a few places to boogie down. If you live in luxury apartments in Irving and are looking to plan your next evening out and about, here are a few destinations to consider.

Do you frequently have to shift a bunch of stuff around in order to get at what you’re looking for? Do you bring home new purchases and agonize over having no good place to store them? Do you end up creating makeshift homes for these new items that end up contributing to clutter in your apartment? If you identify with these common life experiences, take a decluttering timeout and put everything in its place.