12 Best Ways to Relax in Your Apartment

12 Best Ways to Relax in Your Apartment pexels.com 1. A comfy spot in the sun A nice big couch or recliner near a window will be just what you need when youre feeling extra stressed. Its also the perfect way to begin a productive day. Having your coffee in front of a big picture window with some cute pillow decor is the absolute perfect Saturday morning. 2. Some nice patio furniture So when the weather is nice, you can enjoy the outdoors while checking your email and playing Candy Crush. Get some of those tiki torches to keep the bugs away and youre set for a nice, relaxing evening at home. 3. A dedicated work space Keeping your work all together will allow you to categorize your life and your to-do list. Invest in a nice desk with lots of storage space for pens, pencils, staplers, and sticky-notes. Youll appreciate that you have an area  specifically  for your work. 4. Theme/Calming colors Depending on who you are and what your personality is, youre attracted to different color schemes. If youre wanting an environment thats cool, calm, and collected, shoot for blues or yellows. If youre a loud person, with eccentric taste: reds and oranges will suit your style. But regardless, when you come home, youll want to relax in a space that suits you. Go with a theme that you know youll enjoy, day after day. 5. Rugs/Pictures/Wall decor Coming home to familiar faces and a shag rug can change the course of your entire day. Youll feel secure in a place where youre comfortable. Whether thats pictures of your dogs, your mom, or your best friend, framing those photos can make a world of difference. 6. Fans The temperature of your living space can be the difference between comfort and discomfort. Especially if you have roommates, youll want to at least have control over your individual room. If you have fans, youll be able to cool off without changing the temperature of the entire living space. Dont freeze out your roommates, just invest in some box fans from your local super center. 7. A recliner Having your favorite recliner to curl up in during your favorite Netflix show is the easiest way to relieve your stress after a long day. Nothing feels better than the comfort of your favorite recliner. 8. Aromatherapy The scent of your living space is one of the most important parts to relaxing. Some essential oils, or your favorite Febreze scent, can warm up a home and make it really feel homey. 9. The perfect bed When you come home and want to fall into bed, you have to make sure its the absolute  perfect  one. Get a comforter thats going to soothe you, a cotton blanket thats going to keep in just enough heat, and pillows that feel like clouds. Having the perfect bed is important for the health of your joints and back, and youll like sleeping in on Saturdays even more (if thats possible). 10. Light-blocking shades If you have a job that requires you to work weird hours, youll need some shades that block all the light from the sun. Itll allow you to  really  sleep in. So sure, think about how theyll look in your living space, but think about the impact theyll have on your sleeping. 11. A kitchen with storage and room for exquisite cooking Eating out is what we all turn to when we get stressed probably because its more convenient. But when one of the things thatll cure stress quicker than anything else is a home-cooked meal, you need a kitchen that you enjoy being in. If theres room for all your kitchen knick knacks, and an oven that heats a frozen pizza like a boss, youre more likely to spend time relaxing in your space. 12. Bedroom storage Clutter will cause anyone stress. One way to ensure your living space is stress-free and has the optimal relaxation conditions is to invest in some storage options for all your miscellaneous  stuff.  Without covering your entire bedroom in rolling carts with drawers, get creative! Store your out of season clothes under the bed. Get some tubs for closet storage. You can easily make your apartment the perfect place for relaxing if you think about what you need to reduce your own stress. I hope these tips helped a ton! Looking for an easy way to furnish your off-campus apartment? Renting furniture from CORT saves you time and money. See how easy it is to get great looking furniture without breaking the bank.