For both apartment dwellers and renters, the struggle with limited living space is all too familiar. Dealing with decorating and arranging furniture can be quite challenging. However, fear not, as we have some valuable tips to help you maximize your space and create the illusion of a larger, more open environment.

If you find desert landscapes beautiful and romantic and you love a rugged, lived-in style with animal hide rugs, take some notes from the Southwest next time you’re redecorating. The Southwestern style is multi-faceted and can take on a variety of different looks. It can lean chic and modern as well as rugged and rustic. Commonly recognized for being inspired by Native American Art, this earthy, organic, and rugged style is strongly associated with the desert.