{"id":2080,"date":"2016-06-21T19:51:15","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T19:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/blog\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2017-05-31T14:09:49","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T14:09:49","slug":"10-household-items-you-need-to-make-your-toronto-apartment-legit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torontorentals.com\/blog\/10-household-items-you-need-to-make-your-toronto-apartment-legit","title":{"rendered":"10 household items you need to make your Toronto apartment legit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having an apartment full of Ikea furniture (although there are many great hacks<\/a><\/b> around), 1970s era artwork you picked up from the Sally Ann Thrift Store and everything else scrounged off a Craigslist moving ad is all kosher when you\u2019re just getting started.<\/p>\n

But eventually, it becomes time to legitimize your Toronto apartment<\/a><\/b> with some decor that makes it look like you\u2019ve got your sh*t together (whether or not you actually do).<\/p>\n

These 10 household items are the trick to graduating your apartment for studentesque slum, to the respectable dwelling of an urban professional.<\/p>\n

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Wall art<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $100-$800<\/p>\n

More than anything, art makes a space look and feel complete. It\u2019s a reflection of your personality and taste, and without it, an apartment looks barren and sad. Find unique, large pieces that reflect your style and hang them with pride in strategic areas, such as over the couch or in long, plain hallways, to add colour and visual interest.<\/p>\n

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A plant or two<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $20-$100<\/p>\n

Having something alive in your apartment makes a big difference to how it feels. Some people go for pets, but plans are easier to care for, more disposable and cheaper if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n

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A bar cart<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $200-$500<\/p>\n

Nothing says \u201cI\u2019ve got my sh*t together\u201d than a Don Draper-inspired bar cart. The cart itself should match your apartment\u2019s style, then make sure you decorate it with some crystal drinkware, accessories and a decanter that\u2019s at least half full of your favourite spirit. The bottom shelf is a great place for a martini shaker and martini glasses, or for a table book on mixology. DIY your bar cart with this Ikea hack<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Dishes that match<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $100-$300<\/p>\n

Serving dinner at a party on mismatched dishes is poor form. Just a few dollars toward a matching set is a big step toward having a put-together household.<\/p>\n

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A complete set of glasses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $100-$300<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t keep drinking out of plastic cups, or serving wine in the Minnie Mouse coffee mugs you got at Disneyland when you were 12. Pick up a set of water glasses, wine glasses, beer glasses and maybe martini glasses, depending on what you and your crew like to drink.<\/p>\n

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A complete set of cutlery<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $80-$200<\/p>\n

Four forks aren\u2019t enough when you\u2019ve got friends coming over for dinner, and plastic forks aren\u2019t appropriate as stop-gap measures \u2013 especially when you\u2019ve been in your apartment for more than three months. Get a complete set of stainless steel cutlery and give any one-offs or mismatched forks, knives or spoons to charity.<\/p>\n

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A hella good mattress<\/span><\/h3>\n

Investment: $1,000-$3,000<\/p>\n

There are so many reasons to get an awesome mattress: 1) You spend 1\/3 of your life sleeping. 2) Getting a good night\u2019s sleep will help you perform better at work, school and after hours. 3) If someone comes for a sleep over of sorts, they\u2019ll respect you for your quality mattress choice.<\/p>\n