Home & Decor

5 Decorating Tips That Won't Cost You Your Security Deposit

Jul 12th, 2022 in Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

Personalizing your space is essential to making it feel comfortable and more like home. But with the restrictions of living in a rental apartment, it may seem difficult to create a personalized space! While not being able to paint or make holes in the walls can seem to limit your…

Benefits Of Renting A Home In Gainesville

Jun 22nd, 2021 in Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Learn about the many benefits of renting a home in Gainesville from the team at Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP!

7 Boho Decorating Tips For Apartments

May 27th, 2021 in Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

Looking to give your apartment some extra flair? Check out these Boho decorating tips from the property management team at Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP!

Tips For Living In A Healthier Home

May 13th, 2020 in Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Follow these tips from Contemporary Management Concepts, LLLP, to help you create a healthier living space, and contact us when it’s time to find your next student apartment.

In A Hurry? Follow These Tips To Clean Your Apartment

Apr 22nd, 2020 in Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Do you have an unexpected visitor? Perhaps your parents have decided to stop by for a visit, and there was no time to get your apartment ready. Here are some simple cleaning tips to keep your apartment ready for guests.

How To Prevent Bed Bugs

Feb 28th, 2020 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & How To's

Bed bugs are a nightmare to deal with. These pests are notoriously difficult to get rid of and are just as hard to ...

Where To Get Your College Gear

Jan 20th, 2020 in College Students, Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Ready for another thrilling semester? Join the back-to-school hype by stocking up on school supplies, apparel, and the latest in ...

Apartment Furniture: What To Buy Used & What To Buy New

Nov 25th, 2019 in College Students, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Deciding between secondhand and brand new furniture is not always easy for the avid renter. Decorated used mirrors, a hand-me-down bed, a brand new ...

Benefits Of Renting A Furnished Apartment

May 23rd, 2019 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

When most people think of furnished apartments, they automatically think of student housing. But furnished units can be useful for tenants in all stages of ...

Tips For Cleaning Your Apartment

Dec 20th, 2018 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Out of all the activities people do in apartments, cleaning isn’t necessarily everyone’s favorite one. But making the effort to tidy up has ...

Best Lighting For Your Gainesville Apartment

Sep 21st, 2018 in Gainesville Apartments, & Home & Decor

From reading to cooking, many of the activities people do at home require lighting. There are different types of lighting, and choosing the best type for each room of an apartment can ...

Decorating Tips for Student Apartments

Jun 27th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, How To's, & Your Apartment

Decorations in an apartment serve multiple purposes, from personalizing the space to enhancing its functionality. In the variety of student apartments for rent Gainesville residents choose ...

One Bedroom vs. Studio Apartments: What's the Difference?

Mar 13th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Orlando

Choosing the perfect apartment is a process that involves a bounty of decisions, from the cost of rent to the location of the community. But something else ...

5 Apartment Must-Haves for Every Florida Gator

Feb 13th, 2018 in College Students, Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Your Apartment

The University of Florida is bolstered by a great community of Gator fans who support both the school as well as one another. One way to proclaim membership ...

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas

Dec 12th, 2013 in Holidays, Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

We're counting down the 12 Days of Christmas with twelve of our favorite things of the season! For these and other ideas visit our Tis the Season board on Pinterest. We realize a 12 days of updates is a lot (as Christmas-sy as they are).

Thanksgiving Prep in 5 Steps: Tables Tuesday

Nov 12th, 2013 in Holidays, Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

With only 3 weeks to go before Turkey Day we're prepping Pinning planning and stuffing things on our to-do lists (see what I did there). From homemade to store-bought we're rounding up ideas for you to have a most festive apartment.

How do you decorate your home?

Aug 8th, 2013 in Home & Decor, & Your Apartment

Cover photo from HGTV.

The Top Trends for College Apartments

Jul 24th, 2013 in Home & Decor, How To's, On Campus, & Your Apartment

Today's guest blogger is Jorie Walton of Dormify. Jorie is a Dormify Style Advisor and trendsetter when it comes to decorating college apartments and maximising space in a way that you (and maybe your roommate) can enjoy.

No-Fuss Wall Solutions for your apartment

Jul 10th, 2013 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, How To's, Orlando, & Your Apartment

You know that space? That space in your apartment you're like "Gosh it needs something?". An easy fix is to fill the area with something visual - a gallery wall art or in this case fancy-up the wall itself.

Five Creative Valentine's Date Ideas

Feb 5th, 2013 in Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Valentine's Day can be a stumper for many. What to do where to go what to plan. If you've run the course of fixed dinners and flowers here's a couple new ideas 1.

Jumpstart January with the Best Home Design Books

Jan 11th, 2013 in Home & Decor, & How To's

Grace Bonney creator of mega-home design blog Design*Sponge says it best "You don't have to live in a big city and you don't have to have a huge budget. Inspiration is everywhere.

Decorating your Thanksgiving table

Nov 14th, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & Orlando

Countdown to Turkey Day is in full swing and while the grocery list may be under control – have you thought about holiday decor? Not yet? Great! We’ve created solutions for all types of Thanksgiving tables: a shatter-proof kid’s table traditional decor a color set and one inspired by natural…

Off the beaten path: Thrift Shopping in Gainesville

Oct 23rd, 2012 in Home & Decor, Local Events, & Weekend

Today's guest post comes from Anna Lee Mikell a food art and farmers' markets fanatic who works as the Electronic Media Manager at Visit Gainesville - the official tourism and marketing arm of Gainesville Florida. You can find Visit Gainesville at VisitGainesville. com and @Gainesville.

Get the CMC Discount at Dormify

Sep 18th, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, On Campus, & Orlando

We're in love with Dormify - the latest buzz on our radar for trendy furnishings and home decor that caters to students and anyone fun-loving. Dormify is great because as you guessed it it's all about dorms and student-style housing.

Union Street Farmers Market weekly in downtown Gainesville

Jun 1st, 2012 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, & Local Events

The Union Street Farmers Market has been a staple to Bo Diddley Plaza since 1996. Vendors supply Gainesville residents with a plethora of fresh produce baked goods and all-natural eats at affordable prices every Wednesday from 4 - 7 p. m. - rain or shine.

Do it all at DO ART

May 26th, 2011 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Local Events, & Weekend

Let me preface this post with the statement: "I'm a craft nerd". A big time craft nerd. So when the opportunity rose to join some friends at Do Art - a ceramic pottery and mosaic studio in Gainesville - let's just say there's wasn't too much convincing on my end.

Fracture: Photo prints at their finest hour

May 2nd, 2011 in Gainesville, & Home & Decor

Follow us down this rabbit hole for a moment.

Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha March 26 -27

Mar 18th, 2011 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Local Events, & Weekend

Sunday March 20th marks the first day of Spring and what better way to kick things off than at the annual Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Gardens during March 26th & 27th. This is one of the all-time favorite events for Gainesvillians.

Keep management off your tail with Petiquette

Oct 20th, 2010 in Gainesville, Home & Decor, Orlando, & Your Apartment

Got pets? Here are some bullets and a snazzy video on Petiquette featuring our friends at Sit Means Sit North Central Florida Start at the Vet Dogs and cats need spaying or neutering - especially if you live in close proximity to other animals.

Rental Lingo - The Need To Know's

Aug 11th, 2010 in Gainesville, Gainesville Apartments, Home & Decor, Orlando, & Your Apartment

We thought in the spirit of moving season a little apartment terminology would go a long way. These definitions from Apartments. com might give you some more insight on what to expect when renting an apartment.