Decorating Tips for Apartment Living
Now that dorm life is officially behind you and you're finally moving into your first apartment, it's time to leave behind the dorm essentials and think beyond that tiny space. Decorating your very own apartment can be a very exciting adventure and give you a chance to really let your personality shine! Whether you're a long-term renter who wants to make their apartment feel like a polished home or a first-time apartment dweller, The Lodges at Rolla has some excellent decorating tips for apartment living to help you make your apartment feel like home.
Use Color Wisely
If you're a person who loves color, it can be super tempting to go wild with fun bright colors throughout your apartment. But there is a fine line between stylish accenting and sensory overload. If you start with a neutral base then mix in color, your space will feel sophisticated, rather than childish. No one wants an apartment that looks like a box of Crayolas melted all over the place. Pick a few of your favorite hues that compliment each other nicely, and utilize them throughout your space as accent pieces.
Create a Gallery Wall
You've seen the beautifully artistic placement of photos, art work and hanging decor meticulously hung in Pinterest DIY home decor images. They're so perfect and gorgeous! Now, you're ready to tackle a gallery wall (the anxiety is real) for your own humble abode. First things first, you definitely should swap out your college paraphernalia for some new artwork. You don't have to splurge on a statement piece or two just yet, but there are totally easy ways to DIY some wall art. When in doubt, stick to a theme, and get your creative juices flowing by checking out some Pinterest worthy DIY gallery wall ideas!
Choose a Fun Rug
If you're not very confident in your decorating skills, go with a simple piece that requires little creativity. When you have crisp white walls and neutral staples, like a sofa and coffee table, choose one statement item that brings in a surge of colorful energy. In an open floor concept living room a bright or fun designed carpet can animate the entire space. Find one that really ties together the room while adding a splash of color.
Include Keepsakes in Your Decor
Add charm and personality to your living space by including keepsakes and personal accents and accessories into your decor. This is an easy way to draw attention to each area of your little slice of home and really let your personality shine through. Be careful, though! It is easy to go overboard with this one. Pick a theme (and stick to it), and a few of your favorite pieces to showcase rather than trying to showcase everything.
Splurge on a Headboard
It's time to get out of the dorm living lifestyle, and jump into adulting in style! Time to upgrade from a mattress on a basic metal bed frame to a nice bed set complete with a beautiful and sophisticated headboard! Not only will a headboard serve as a focal point in your bedroom, but it'll be a major upgrade from putting your mattress directly on the floor or on a basic bed frame. You'll never have to rest your head against the wall again.
Come Experience Resort-Style Living!
We hope that these decorating tips have inspired some creativity and given you some great ideas for making your apartment feel more like home for you! We're excited for you to experience this next chapter in your life and hope that you'll find it as rewarding and enjoyable as you envisioned it would be!
Looking for a place to call home? You've got to check out our luxury apartments! We're a full service gated community with resort style saltwater pool, hot tub, state of the art 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour onsite laundry facility, spacious clubhouse with lounge, conference room, and study rooms. We provide water, sewer, trash, cable, and High-speed internet. Hurry and take advantage of this brand new, one of a kind community. Contact The Lodges at Rolla at 573-426-3333!
Use Color Wisely
If you're a person who loves color, it can be super tempting to go wild with fun bright colors throughout your apartment. But there is a fine line between stylish accenting and sensory overload. If you start with a neutral base then mix in color, your space will feel sophisticated, rather than childish. No one wants an apartment that looks like a box of Crayolas melted all over the place. Pick a few of your favorite hues that compliment each other nicely, and utilize them throughout your space as accent pieces.
Create a Gallery Wall
You've seen the beautifully artistic placement of photos, art work and hanging decor meticulously hung in Pinterest DIY home decor images. They're so perfect and gorgeous! Now, you're ready to tackle a gallery wall (the anxiety is real) for your own humble abode. First things first, you definitely should swap out your college paraphernalia for some new artwork. You don't have to splurge on a statement piece or two just yet, but there are totally easy ways to DIY some wall art. When in doubt, stick to a theme, and get your creative juices flowing by checking out some Pinterest worthy DIY gallery wall ideas!
Choose a Fun Rug
If you're not very confident in your decorating skills, go with a simple piece that requires little creativity. When you have crisp white walls and neutral staples, like a sofa and coffee table, choose one statement item that brings in a surge of colorful energy. In an open floor concept living room a bright or fun designed carpet can animate the entire space. Find one that really ties together the room while adding a splash of color.
Include Keepsakes in Your Decor
Add charm and personality to your living space by including keepsakes and personal accents and accessories into your decor. This is an easy way to draw attention to each area of your little slice of home and really let your personality shine through. Be careful, though! It is easy to go overboard with this one. Pick a theme (and stick to it), and a few of your favorite pieces to showcase rather than trying to showcase everything.
Splurge on a Headboard
It's time to get out of the dorm living lifestyle, and jump into adulting in style! Time to upgrade from a mattress on a basic metal bed frame to a nice bed set complete with a beautiful and sophisticated headboard! Not only will a headboard serve as a focal point in your bedroom, but it'll be a major upgrade from putting your mattress directly on the floor or on a basic bed frame. You'll never have to rest your head against the wall again.
Come Experience Resort-Style Living!
We hope that these decorating tips have inspired some creativity and given you some great ideas for making your apartment feel more like home for you! We're excited for you to experience this next chapter in your life and hope that you'll find it as rewarding and enjoyable as you envisioned it would be!
Looking for a place to call home? You've got to check out our luxury apartments! We're a full service gated community with resort style saltwater pool, hot tub, state of the art 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour onsite laundry facility, spacious clubhouse with lounge, conference room, and study rooms. We provide water, sewer, trash, cable, and High-speed internet. Hurry and take advantage of this brand new, one of a kind community. Contact The Lodges at Rolla at 573-426-3333!
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