Residents of the rustic rentals at Copper Flats in Aurora, CO, enjoy the cool breeze offered by each unit’s air conditioner. To cool off outdoors, residents can take a stroll with their pets on the grassy grounds of the nearby Orison Nature Center. Screen doors slide open to let in the fresh mountain air. You can also decorate spacious balconies with plants and deck chairs! This way, you can enjoy the chill of the evening air. However, running an air conditioner full-time can also be expensive. So take note of these summer co-friendly tips for apartment living.

Staying Cool Indoors

Staying comfortable indoors begins with cooling your space down for a few hours by shutting your windows, closing the curtains, and running the air conditioning system at its coldest for a couple of hours. The key is to use heavy drapes, which can be hung with an extendable curtain rod. Adjust extendable curtain rods to fit your window or balcony frame without having to damage anything.

Eco-Friendly Ways to Stay Refreshed

One way to chill out is to run as few big appliances as possible. Don’t use your oven or dishwasher to stay cool. It also helps to keep your television and lamps off for as long as possible to help keep your apartment cool. You can also apply small frozen gel packs to your wrists and the back of your neck to keep your body cool.

Cool Summer Apartment Trends

Ready for some cool summer apartment trends? Try placing blocks of ice in front of a small personal fan in front of you to cut electricity costs. Avoid running the air conditioner all night by buying a bed topper made of cooling gel, and also consider getting your pet a bed made of cooling gel. Stay hydrated by filling an antique look water dispenser with ice and limes and drinking from it all day.