Tips for Making Your Kansas City Luxury Apartment More Comfortable

With winter arriving quickly in KC, many people are ready to transition from outdoors events to finding things to do inside. When it’s cold, we spend much more time indoors and in our spaces. Sometimes, luxury Kansas CIty apartments can get stale and need a refresh. What better time to breathe new life into your one bedroom apartment than in the winter when you are spending more time there?

Let’s take a look at a few ways to cozy up your luxury one bedroom apartment in Kansas City.

Setting the Ambience in Your One Bedroom Apartment Can Make a World Of Difference

Believe it or not, our mood can affect how we feel about certain spaces and activities as much as any other factor. Because you’re going to be spending a lot of time in your apartment at The Grand this winter, make it count by adding some elements that set a good mood in your space.

Some things to keep in mind as options for improving the ambience include:

• Lighting – While starting to gain traction as an ambience-setter in recent years, lighting is often overlooked as one of the main factors that affect mood and perception of a room. Lighting can even be used to highlight different areas of a room, add some life to a favorite corner, and much more.

  Lamps, LED strips, smart bulbs, and many more options can elevate your apartment in minutes. Choose daylight bulbs or soft white bulbs, depending on how bright you like your interior spaces. Daylight bulbs can help keep you energized when it gets dark outside earlier in the day.

• Mirrors – Feeling claustrophobic after sitting inside for hours? There’s an age-old trick for making your space feel bigger, while also adding elegant detail and decor to a room – mirrors! Mirrors actually trick the eye in a room to make the room feel bigger and provide focal points with depth to the room. Place one across from a window in your one bedroom apartment, and you’ll be surprised how much it tricks your eyes as well.
• Photos – Nothing says home like a picture of family or friends to look at on the wall. While it might seem small, a little personality can really add some comfort to a space. Looking around and seeing loving and familiar faces on your wall can give you a small dose of home and warmth to combat the cold, winter days indoors.

The Furniture and Decor in Your One Bedroom Apartment Becomes More Important in the Winter

Cold weather, work from home, COVID-19 scares, and so many more things will keep us inside of our homes this winter. Our furniture gets a run for its money every year during the winter months. Many of us know that having furniture and decor that we don’t like or that doesn’t fit our personality can really take away from the coziness of a space.

Consider the following when thinking about upgrading your one bedroom apartment

• Decor – Find some things you really like that reflect who you are and add them to your space. Don’t strictly choose decor that fills certain amounts of space, fits in one particular place, or goes with a theme. You want to have decor that reflects who you are and can be used in many different ways to keep transforming your apartment space when needed. Plants, artwork, souvenirs, and so much more can become a tone-setter for your Kansas City luxury apartment.
• Furniture – Couches don’t last forever. Although we like to plop, sit, and lay all over them until they don’t have any use left, it can actually be quite refreshing to replace the sofa in your space. Not only will you have better, more comfortable places to lounge, but you’ll have an entirely new look and feel to your space. New furniture is always worth the investment.
• Rugs – Adding an area rug to a room can actually have multiple effects. They alter the way a room looks and feels, while adding some color and texture without drastically changing the space. You’ll want to buy a rug that “seems” too big for your room, but you need that extra space for sliding under furniture and fitting the rug into your one bedroom apartment. Rugs also add warmth to a space, which is much-needed during winter months.
• Small kitchen appliances – Ask your family for their favorite slow-cooker recipes (think stews and soups) and recreate them in your luxury kitchen with your own slow cooker. Such a simple small appliance helps you feel more at home and cozy on cold winter nights.

Want a Head Start on Winter Coziness? Our Downtown Kansas City Apartments Await!

Luxury starts here! The Grand should be your top choice if you're in Kansas City and hoping to move into luxury, pet friendly apartments downtown. Choose from multiple floor plans that offer plenty of space to get comfortable and cozy. We invite you to take a 3-D tour on our website, or take an in-person tour of our community. Get in contact with us to get one scheduled! Already know The Grand is your next home? Apply online to get your journey to luxury living started today!

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Get Out of Your Executive Suite or 1-Bedroom Apartment and Enjoy Seasonal Fun

Looking for something fun to do this fall around your downtown Kansas City apartment? You’re in luck! Not only are there plenty of options to choose from, but we’re about to give you a cheat sheet with some of our favorites. 

No matter if you’re into pumpkin picking, getting spooked, or enjoying activities with your community, your luxury apartment in Kansas City is near any activity you’ll enjoy.

Want a Jack-O-Lantern in Your Executive Suite? Pick Your Own Pumpkin Around the City

Because your luxury apartment is in downtown Kansas City, it can be easy to forget you’re still in the heart of the Midwest. You get the best of both worlds when you live at The Grand, so take a short drive outside of the city to find plenty of fall harvests. Pumpkin patches are ready for you to select the perfect pumpkin to carve in your one-bedroom apartment.

Consider these nearby options.

• Faulkner’s Ranch and Pumpkin Farm (Kansas City, MO) – Closest to The Grand at just under a 20-minute drive, Faulkner’s has over 25 attractions to enjoy while you pumpkin hunt. 
• KC Pumpkin Patch (Olathe, KS) – Over 50 farm adventures, food stops, and a winery await you and your friends this fall on a trip that’s a little over 30 minutes from The Grand. Be sure to stop at KC Wine Company on the way.
• Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch (Liberty, MO) – Pick pumpkins, shop for souvenirs, and feed bunnies, goats, and more at this farm about 25 minutes from downtown Kansas City.

The Pro Sports Games Get So Crazy in Kansas City, You Might Hear Them from Your Downtown Kansas City Apartment

Kansas Citians love to support their sports teams, and the fall brings that into full swing with the Kansas City Chiefs. You’ll see artwork and murals popping up around the city to show support, but going to games is part of the culture of KC. Don’t forget the other professional teams, too.

Check out a game at one of Kansas City’s stadiums near your luxury apartment.

• Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Chiefs) – Just over 10 minutes from our apartment community, the Chiefs are one of the hottest tickets in town! 
• Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City Royals) – Neighboring Arrowhead Stadium, Kauffman is another great park to enjoy a fall night with your friends, especially if the Royals make it to the playoffs.
• Children’s Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Current) – Soccer has rapidly made its way to the forefront of the sports culture in Kansas City. Drive 20 minutes to a Sporting KC game and sit in the “Cauldron” for a unique game-watching experience. Also, catch the Current here before it’s too late, as they will be moving into a groundbreaking new stadium very soon, adding another great place to watch a game near your executive suite. 

Feeling Spooky? Our Downtown KC Apartments Are Close to Haunted Attractions

As some friends get together and sip cider, have a chili cook-off, and carve pumpkins during the fall, there are some that seek different thrills. Kansas City is the right place to be if you want haunted experiences. 

Nicknamed “The Haunted House Capital of the World,” Kansas City offers many unique and historic haunted houses for anyone in pursuit of something spooky, just a short drive to the West Bottoms neighborhood. Purchase a multipass ticket for maximum scares!

• The Edge of Hell – Only a mile and a half away from The Grand, this is the most historic and long-standing haunted house in Kansas City. Open since 1975, The Edge of Hell pioneered the open forum style of haunted house that allows the visitors to make their own way through its many horrors. It’s a must-visit if you want to be scared.
• The Beast – This is another staple just a 6-minute drive through downtown Kansas City from our luxury apartments. Another well-established option, The Beast is always rated as one of the best haunted houses in America thanks to its top-notch special effects, creative settings, and story-telling.
• Macabre Cinema – Macabre Cinema features scary characters you’ll recognize from your favorite horror films in four stories of a historic movie theater.

Not Close Enough to the Action In Your Current One-Bedroom Apartment? Come Join Our Community at The Grand!

If you want to get more central to the action of downtown Kansas City this fall, The Grand should be your number one option. We offer many different floor plans to fit the needs of residents, so you can be sure we have a layout that works for you, roommates, and even your pet. Yes, you read that right. The Grand is a pet-friendly apartment community that welcomes your furry friends into luxury living downtown. 

What are you waiting for? Contact us today to schedule a tour of our community and see why The Grand is your next home. 
 

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Good Ideas of Things to Give Residents of Our Downtown Kansas City Apartments

Wintertime brings a lot of traditional things along with it, including holiday gift shopping. Once the weather turns cold and Black Friday approaches, you can always feel it is time to find gifts for friends and loved ones.

One of the hardest loved ones to shop for is the one who lives in an apartment because they sometimes have limited space. We’ve got good news for you: there are plenty of great gifts that can fit just fine and add flavor to their one-bedroom apartment. You just have to keep different things in mind and know how to take advantage of small hacks that apartment residents should know.

One of those being to opt for stylish and sensible items for the executive suite or other space. An example would be to look for practical use items that also fit the decor of the space and can add to your aesthetic when possible.

We’ve put together a list of different gift ideas that we think the residents of our downtown Kansas City apartments would love.

Add More Utility to The Kitchen of Their One-Bedroom Apartment

While the units at The Grand are fully equipped with premium large appliances, there are plenty of smaller appliances and tools that can be useful for maximizing the limited kitchen space in executive suites and one-bedroom apartments. Some of the options you have to gift your loved one include:

• Electric griddles
• Keurigs and coffee machines
• Slow cookers
• Air fryers
• Blenders or smoothie makers
• Deep fryers
• Rice cookers
• Toasters or toaster ovens

Your gift recipient will think of you every time they utilize the additional culinary possibilities your gift affords them in their kitchen.

Help Them Have More Fun In Their Downtown KC Apartment With a New TV

TVs are a great gift for any apartment resident and are often on sale and on promotion during the holiday season. Gifting them a TV opens the possibilities for entertainment in their apartment. They can invite friends over for watch parties, movie nights, and more in their executive suite with a brand new TV.

Get one large enough, and everyone will flock to their place for Chiefs games, especially if they’re in the playoffs.

Your Loved One May Need a Getaway From Their Executive Suite

Believe it or not, residents of our downtown Kansas City apartments love to have the opportunity to escape. You know the saying, absence makes the heart grow fonder? A little time away to miss their space can be just what the doctor ordered for the apartment resident in your life to fall back in love with their executive suite.

A gift card for their favorite airline or resort is just the ticket for a weeklong refresher in the sun – or for an active backpacking adventure overseas.

In Pet-Friendly Apartments, You Probably Have Another Family Member to Shop For

If you’re in the downtown Kansas City apartment market, The Grand has built a reputation for offering the best pet-friendly apartments for rent near you. In fact, we don’t just say it. Our apartment community has been constructed and operates with pets in mind. Your loved one will appreciate it if you think of their furry friend when shopping for them this year. Some doggy gifts to consider:

• Dog Sofa
• Pet camera
• Indoor house or cat tree
• Dog toys or treats
• Treat dispenser
• Car seat cover

These are just a few of endless options for you to choose from for your pet-friendly apartment resident and their companion.

Why Do We Want Our Tenants To Get Great Gifts? Because We Are The Best Downtown Kansas City Apartment Complex

The Grand offers a second-to-none living experience for our tenants. It’s not just about what you can help them bring into their apartment, but also about the things they have at their disposal when they choose to live in our executive suites or one-bedroom apartments. Your great gift-giving ideas makes their life at The Grand even better and complements our host of amazing amenities, such as:

• The Elevation Pool and Lounge: Rooftop pool that features outdoor TVs and grilling areas for you to relax by the water and unwind with a view of beautiful downtown Kansas City.
• Digital Sports Lounge: Featuring a digital sports simulator, amongst other digital gaming options.
• Theater Vault: Cushy couches create the perfect atmosphere for watching your favorite movie with your friends and neighbors.

Feeling Left Out? You Don’t Have To…

Our community is ready for you to join it. With many different floor plan options, we can meet your needs for square footage, storage, and style!

See our available luxury apartments online, or schedule a tour of our community by getting in contact with us. Our staff will be willing and happy to help you navigate your search for a downtown Kansas City apartment.

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