AMLI Blog | Living Apartment Life

Depending on the size of your apartment and the amount of stuff  you own, storage and space could eventually become a hassle. That’s where space saving furniture comes in handy. Created in all different shapes and sizes, you’d be amazed with how versatile your furniture can be, especially when every precious inch in your apartment counts. That’s why we’ve curated a list of our favorite space-saving furniture pieces. Whether it be for your living room, bedroom or kitchen, we’ve got the perfect picks to make your organization and storage habits more useful and efficient. Litter box enclosure While you may love […]

As the days continue to heat up, there’s no better time than now to give your skin some extra TLC. And while there’s nothing quite like lounging around at the spa all day, our schedules and budgets may not always allow for it. That’s why we’ve decided to find some DIY face masks you can make in the comfort of your own apartment. When it comes to restoring your skin, there are plenty of ingredients lying around your pantry that can help in meeting your skincare needs. Whether it’s creating a mask to help with hyperpigmentation, hydration or acne-prone skin, we’ve got […]

As you’re browsing the grocery store and stocking up on your weekly necessities, making eco-friendly decisions can be tough to make a high priority. Luckily, making the transition over to products that are better for the environment isn’t as daunting as you may think. While these changes don’t need to happen overnight, it’s important to remember that every little bit helps, and small changes can make an big dent. Taken solely on face value, eco-friendly products may seem more expensive, but often times you’ll actually end up saving more money down the road. Many of these products are made with higher quality materials that […]

Remember when we were younger and our parents used to tell us that breakfast was the most important meal of the day? They weren’t wrong, but more often than not—people are mindlessly pouring another bowl of cereal or grabbing toast with a cup of coffee as they run out the door to begin their day. And while there’s nothing wrong with throwing together a quick breakfast, you’ll find much more good in creating a meal that’s healthy and packed with protein. Why a hearty breakfast matters You stay fuller longer Several studies have indicated that adding lean protein to your breakfast can […]

As you walk through the grocery store aisles, it’s easy to mindlessly grab items that may not have necessarily made your list, but caught your eye and became an impulse buy. We get it, we’ve all been there. However, once this happens—it’s only a matter of time before you get home to your apartment and realize that figuring out how to organize your kitchen pantry has become a somewhat messy, unorganized and unmanageable task. Between the half-eaten bags of chips, the varying sizes of food containers and the food you forgot you even had, your pantry can become a disaster area […]

Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our computers and phones and furniture, the bags we take home from the store and the bottles we drink out of. No matter how hard we try, it seems almost impossible to avoid plastic completely. And unfortunately, it’s become a growing issue each year. According to Greenpeace, more than “8.3 billion tons of plastic has been produced since the 1950s” and only 9 percent of all plastic is being recycled. That’s right, 9 percent. The other 91 percent either gets burned or enters landfills that are negatively impacting our environment. Luckily, there are ways that we can work to […]

Whether you have family members coming to visit or a friend spending the night, it’s important to create a comfortable area for them to rest. When it comes to decorating your guest room, there’s a variety of ways to spruce up the decor and create a space that your guest will appreciate. Not to put on the pressure here, but the type of space you create can make or break your guests’ stay, so be sure to put some thought into it! To make things easier, we’ve thrown together a few simple guest room ideas to enhance your space and ensure your spare […]

As morning rolls around and you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock for the third time, there’s no denying the chance that you could potentially be getting a late start to your day. And once you do finally make your way out of bed, there’s nothing worse than not being able to find that one certain shirt you wanted to wear. Having a messy closet is a guaranteed way to slow you down and start your day off with disorganization, meaning it’s important to stay on top of its cleanliness. And with living in an apartment, there’s only so […]

While our days can sometimes seem like just a collection of work, chores and errands, we all understand just how comforting it can be to crawl into bed after a particularly long day. Hitting the hay and getting enough sleep time means you’ll be more alert come morning, increasing your productivity and giving your body the chance to reset itself from all its been through from the day before. Along with the short-term benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, there have also been studies that show long-term benefits as well. “From sharper brain functioning to a more balanced weight and a […]