Bigger is not always better. Oak Park Apartments is seeing the “less is more” trend in the apartment market. Studio apartments have become the most sought after units for some very common sense reasons. The # 1 reason to rent a studio apartment is less space = less cost. The rent is less, the utilities […]
Category: Design
Aikia’s Peacock – An Off The Wall Mosaic Masterpiece
This year’s “Off The Wall” mosaic project at Oak Park Apartment’s newest property, located at 401 – 403 Washington Boulevard, is complete and presented more of a challenge than the mosaics of earlier years. This year we went bold. Our Washington Boulevard property had an empty brick expanse on the front of the building that […]
Tour Oak Park The “Wright” Way
Exceptional architecture is a vital part of what makes Oak Park a unique village. From Victorian to bungalow, Italianate to colonial, art deco to mid-century modern – Oak Park is a village that is proud of its’ rich, diverse, housing styles that add uniqueness and flair to our community. No Oak Park architectural musings would […]
Oak Park Apartments – Vintage Craftsmanship
Oak Park Apartments loves its’ vintage courtyard apartments because these buildings have character, both inside and out, that can not be found in new construction. Built between the early 1900’s through the 1920’s, these properties hearken back to a day and time when craftsmanship was about the details. From crown molding, built-in bookcases and decorative fireplaces […]
Removable Designs For Your Apartment
Today design shows are everywhere. Color is in. But if you are a renter your walls are generally beige. (Okay, Oak Park Apartments is liking grey paint these days so we’re a little more design trendy.) Painting yourself is a lot of time, effort and money. Plus, painting may not even be allowed and, generally, […]
There’s More to Oak Park Architecture than Just Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright has put Oak Park on the architectural map, making our village a destination for those who love both architecture and history. FLW may be the most famous of Oak Park craftsmen but there are other notable architects that have left their mark on homes, churches and yes, apartments, throughout Oak Park that are […]
Decorating Tips For Small But Spacious Apartment Living
Living in a small space can be a challenge in an era where acquiring more “things” is a part of societies consumeristic nature. But, if you would like your apartment to feel spacious, simple is the way to go. To achieve the open airy feeling in your small space, the first step is to de-clutter […]
Encourage Change
The Oak Park Area Arts Council’s Off The Wall Project has completed its’ second mural! Located under the Austin Blvd viaduct, adjacent to the Green Line “L” station this year’s second project completes the east side of the underpass and is titled, “Encourage Change”. This mural is the sister piece to the mural installed on […]
Off The Wall Mosaics Benefit Oak Park & Chicago
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is at it again! The incredible “Off The Wall” mosaics are taking the summer of 2016 by storm with two ambitious projects on their agenda and Oak Park Apartments is thrilled to be the proud recipients of their first design! In spite of the summer’s heat and humidity, 17 […]
Oak Park’s 2016 Sculptures – A Walk in The Park, Literally!
Art and its expression is an important element to the Oak Park Village vibe. Murals, mosaics, and yes, for the fifth year in a row, sculptures all can be found, viewed and enjoyed throughout the many corners of our Village. So it is no surprise that Oak Park continues to sponsor the popular Sculpture Walk […]
