Residents who live in the classy energy-efficient units at The Cordelia in Nob Hill, Portland are fortunate to live in an area that is bustling with shopping, entertainment venues and outdoor cafes. Residents can also spring enjoy summer in the residential gardens and picnic areas with gas grills. Spring is the time to decorate your place for summer, and renters can find everything they need to refresh their décor in the nearby Pearl District, which also has many great vintage store and contemporary furniture stores.

Storing Winter Items

Getting ready for summer is as simple as clearing your living areas of quilts, wool blankets and heavy velvet or wool items and stashing them away in your closets in storage solutions from Ikea. You can also buy beds with drawers beneath that are great for storing heavy winter items in the spring, and summer items in the winter. Organizing hacks include over-the-door hooks and hanging fabric shoe storage to store winter boots, hats and socks in your closet.

Decoration for A Smooth Transition

Tropical plants such as tall ferns, bamboo, and corn palms can help give your home a cool feel, as can peel-off foil wall paper. You can also wall-paper the walls with stick-on décor to avoid damaging them or having to repaint when you move out. Vases filled with daisies from the local market can be placed in front of your windows can help you welcome the summer.

Spring Trends Evolve Into Summer Trends

Both spring and summer apartment trends should have a bit of a fun flair, and include cheerful items that catch the light such as wind chimes, hanging crystals and shiny wind spinners. Getting ready for summer can mean putting heavy furniture in storage. And, maybe replacing it with wicker and tables with wrought iron. The idea is to make your indoor space summery, even if your particular unit does not have a balcony.