Are you renting? Not a problem, we have tips for you! You do not have to be a home owner to make your space, YOURS! Here are some great ideas to add space and flavor to your apartment.
Tip #1:
Less is More! Space allows the eye to travel.
Tip #2:
Remove Doors! Interior doors to bedrooms and closets, etc take up space and stops the traveling eye. Replace your interior doors with curtains of your choice. Curtains allow both rooms to blend together which makes the space appear larger.
Tip #3:
Organized Closets! Organize your closets with shelves, shoe racks, etc. If your closet has no lighting, add some. A small table lamp will be good enough.
Tip #4:
Variety of Lighting! There should be more than one source of lighting in your apartment. Most apartments do not come with installed ceiling lights so have a variety of lamps. Table lamps, floor lamps, natural light, up lights and accent lights. If you collect anything like artwork, give it a seperate light to showcase it.
Tip #5:
Rope Lighting! LED rope lighting is a great asset for clostes, and under/over cabinet lighting.
Tip #6:
Mirrors! Mirrors will never leave the world of design. They are the one piece that can be placed anywhere. Bedroom, Living room, Dining room, enrties, you name it. Mirrors come in a huge variety of shapes, styles and sizes. Dont be afraid to mix it up!
Tip #7:
Color! Creat color contrast in your space. If your floors are dark, do light paint on your walls and vice versa.
Tip #8:
Big Furniture! No matter what the square footage of your apartment is, use big furniture. Big head boards are such a cool accent to small rooms. It will actually make your room look bigger than it is. Large sectional couches for the living room are also great. Replace the small tv for a 50inch flat screen. If you are not into big furniture, purchase big accessories for your apartment. Big mirrors, flower vases, paintings, book shelves and much more.
Tip #9
Floor to ceiling Curtains! If you are hanging curtains, be sure to use floor-to-ceiling curtains. They will make the walls in your space appear taller. Do the same for your shower curtain.
Tip #10:
Clean windows! Clear glass windows are always a plus. Dirty windows distract the eye. Do the comparison and see what a difference clean windows make.