Summer heat can be miserable. If you don’t like feeling hot and sticky, you’re probably looking for ways to stay cool indoors. Fortunately, there are plenty of summer apartment trends to do just that. Turn your ORO apartment into an escape from the Portland heat.

Staying Cool Indoors

Try out some of these indoor activities to keep cool. All of them are easy and great for apartment living.

Get Creative

Arts and crafts are perfect as indoor activities. Work on an existing hobby or try out some new ones. There are plenty of easy craft ideas online.

Refresh Your Apartment

Give rooms a quick makeover in about 15 minutes. Summer is also a great time to do the things you’ve been putting off. Try cleaning out your fridge or paring down your wardrobe.

Try New Recipes

Summer is the time to try out some no-cook recipes. You don’t need to turn on the stove for refreshing dishes like salad and gazpacho.

Find Indoor Fun

There are plenty of indoor activities like art galleries and theaters around Portland. Look for unique twists on classic summer outings — for example, the nearby art movie theater Cinema 21.

Eco-Friendly Ways To Stay Refreshed

Portland summers are getting hotter every year. Here are some summer eco-friendly tips to stay refreshed without maxing out the AC.

• Block sunlight. Keep your blinds closed during the day, or put up curtains.
• Take a cold shower. It uses less energy than hot water and will cool you off.
• Turn off appliances. Large appliances and electronics put off heat. Turn them off when you’re not using them.
• Switch your sheets. Cotton sheets are cooler and more breathable.

Fresh Summer Apartment Trends

It’s easy to stay fresh and cool with these summer apartment trends. The key is finding eco-friendly ways to keep the heat out. These tips will refresh your apartment living in the hot Portland summers.