Decorating Your New Active Adult Living Apartment

Now that you have decided to move to a life plan community, the next hurdle is deciding how to decorate your new apartment. If you are downsizing from a larger home, it may be decades since you were an apartment dweller. Downsizing does not mean you have to ditch all your furniture and start from scratch, but you might need to go back to the basics and adjust your design.

Think Small

While you may have already started paring down personal possessions in preparation for your move, you will also need to take a long, hard look at your furniture when considering how to decorate your apartment. For example, will that oversized sofa look out of place in a smaller living room? Proper storage is essential for clutter-free apartment living; you can never have too much great storage. Open shelves are not only stylish, they prevent you from forgetting about items—all too easy when they are squirreled away in drawers or cupboards. Decorative baskets, storage ottomans or a coffee table with built-in shelves are all sneaky ways to stash frequently used items like slippers, books and remotes.

Pro Tips for Decorating Your Apartment

The independent living apartments at Fellowship Village already feel spacious thanks to open floor plans and large windows for abundant natural light. Still, you can maximize the sense of space in any apartment by using a light, neutral color scheme. While you may not be a fan of stark minimalism, you will need to give more thought to choosing decorations in a smaller space. A single, striking artwork can pack more punch than a wall packed with pictures. Consider incorporating a “throughline,” a popular decorating tip for creating continuity in a home’s design, by using specific materials, colors or other style elements in every room. You can even carry the design of your apartment out onto the porch or patio with well-chosen outdoor furniture.

Personalizing Your New Pad

When deciding how to decorate your apartment, experts advise reflecting on how you want to live in your new abode. Are you willing to sacrifice a seldom-used piece of furniture to make space for pursuing a hobby, for example? Do you see yourself hosting family gatherings? If so, you will want to keep a decent-sized dining table. While you may have particular tastes, relocating offers an exciting chance to try a fresh interior design. Your new home may inspire you to embrace a more modern style to go with your new open layout.

Put Safety First

Even if your new home has been designed with aging in place in mind, it is essential to prioritize safety when decorating a senior living apartment. The AARP HomeFit Guide offers safety and accessibility tips for every room. For instance, if you are splashing out on a new dining or coffee table, a round or oval one is safer than one with sharp corners should you bump into it. You can also avoid slips by securing rugs with mats or tape and install nightlights by the bed and along your route to the bathroom to prevent middle-of-the-night stumbles.

Fellowship Village offers a wide range of floor plans for independent living, from apartments to free-standing houses. Homes feature distinctive design touches such as modern stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and fireplaces in some properties. With such an inspiring canvas to work your magic on, decorating your apartment can be profoundly satisfying and give you pleasure for years to come. Once you have made it your own, enjoy your new home at Fellowship Village!