AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Have a look around your apartment.  Do you like what you see?  Do you love it?  Do you really love it, or are you just thinking to yourself that you love it because it’s there?  It’s natural to want to enjoy the things that we own.  But as Ron Burgundy has so wisely imparted on us all, we can’t make ourselves like anything.  If there is a lamp, rug, painting, or take-out menu that you don’t like to look at taking up precious and valuable space in your apartment, then replace it with something that you love. After all, we […]

There is no question that there are plenty of sights to see in the beautiful city of Chicago. From the sprawling lakeshore skyline to the thriving nightlife, professional and amateur photographers alike are all in search of that one perfect picture to memorialize that special day, that family vacation or that otherwise insignificant moment. This summer, AMLI’s proud to add another photo-worthy piece to the mix, AMLI River North. This 50-story high-rise lives at the corner of Hubbard and Clark and will soon be home to hundreds of renters in seek of life in the heart of Chicago’s hustle and bustle. […]

From the stone floors of our cavemen ancestors’ humble dwellings to the hardwood flooring used in more substantial dwellings in the Middle Ages, most of the floors constructed for most residences over time have been characterized by hard surfaces.  The inception of large-scale carpet manufacturing, which occurred ruing the 18th century, changed this.  Today, however, consumers have shown a preference for returning to the ways of old, as hardwood flooring especially has become renowned for its natural beauty, hygienic properties, and ease of maintenance.  Apartment dwellers whose apartment home floors are made up primarily of hard surfaces can soften up […]

Some people choose to live in an apartment because it makes financial sense for them.  Apartment residency, however, is a far cry from being suitable for just short-term stays, young professionals, and couples who view a few years in an apartment as a necessary step on the road to home ownership.  A sizeable portion of the population, hailing from all over the demographic map, chooses to live in a luxury apartment community because of the ease and convenience associated with apartment life and luxury apartment amenities. Washer and Dryer Most people cannot truly appreciate living with a washer and dryer […]

1.      Take the Stairs Do you live in an elevator-equipped apartment community?  Rather than catching a lift to your floor, take the steps whenever you do not have too much to carry.  Stair climbing works several muscles in your legs and is a great way to burn calories and get fit.  If you live on the first floor or do not have an elevator, elect to take the stairs rather than an escalator or elevator at work, shopping malls, airports, and elsewhere when practical. 2.      Shape Up Your Home We don’t mean clean up, although housecleaning is a great way to […]

Home to a beautiful skyline, a thriving cultural scene, and the world’s busiest airport for 15 years running, the Atlanta Metropolitan area certainly has a lot to offer.  Not all of the city’s jewels are made of concrete and steel, however.  Atlanta boasts a network of parks that provide luxury apartment residents of all ages and recreational persuasions with a place to enjoy nature without having to get out of the city. Atlanta Botanical Garden Incorporated in 1976, Atlanta’s Botanical Garden is home to one of the nation’s finest collections of plants and flowers, maintained for purposes of public education […]