Decorating Your Apartment 101 🌿🛋️
When you move into an apartment, you may not be entirely sure of the best ways to go about decorating since there are typically rules for doing so. That doesn't mean you can't decorate the space and turn it into a place to call home! Read on to get a few tips for decorating your apartment whether you are just moving in or have been living the apartment life for a while!
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.
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