Perla IrishAre you looking to spruce up your apartment? Maybe you’re not fond of how things look, or perhaps you just need a change of pace. Things may be disorganized, and you’re not taking advantage of the space you have.
Fear not. Even if your apartment doesn’t look ideal now, it soon will! It’s finally time to say goodbye to the clutter and boring white refrigerator.
Try some of these tips, and your apartment will be picture-perfect in no time at all!
1. Disguise Eyesores
There’s nothing more annoying than eyesores. In your apartment, this could very well be some of that clutter you have going on. A few common examples of these blemishes are cords from your electronics and DVDs without a home.
If you do have a bunch of DVDs lying around in your living room, try storing them in a media cabinet. It makes more sense and will look a lot nicer in the interior.
Plus, you’ll know where to find a movie the next time you want to watch it. Knowing where a DVD is will be easier than searching high and low under your sofa cushions.
To disguise things like cords, put them in a basket or tie them up so you can’t see them. Cords are a common but noticeable eyesore that you want to avoid in your apartment. So, the more creative you are at making your cords “disappear,” the better!
2. Use Wallpaper on Your Fridge
Your refrigerator takes up a lot more visual space in your apartment than you may realize, and there are plenty of reasons to want to give it an update from time to time.
You may not be very fond of the color of your fridge. Or, since you’ve lived there a while, there may be marks on the refrigerator you don’t like. Regardless, if you want to change up the color of your fridge, removable wallpaper works like a charm!
Self-adhesive contact paper is an easy way to create the modern fridge of your dreams. A classy black wallpaper will look chic in a kitchen that has stainless steel appliances, for example.
The beauty of applying wallpaper to your fridge is that you can always change it. Just make sure it is removable so that you won’t have to pay for any damages when you move out!
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3. Apply Tile Decals
Speaking of temporary covers, consider using removable decals on your tile as well!
Even if you like the color and pattern of your tile, it’s fun to switch things up once in a while.
Adding tile stickers allows you to play with different patterns and colors. If your bathroom or kitchen is already decorated a certain way, look for a design that’ll blend in well.
You’ll have a great time upgrading your space however you want!
4. Declutter Everything
Is your apartment messy?
You don’t need to answer that, but it’s something we’ve all dealt with from time to time. It’s normal to get busy; the problem is that your apartment pays the price of your busyness.
Pretty soon, your clothing is everywhere, and you haven’t gone through your mail in a while. Everything is starting to pile up, and it’s very noticeable. Yikes!
The good news is that decluttering your apartment doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can split up the project into bite-sized pieces so that it’s not overwhelming. For example, focus on your bedroom one day and going through the mail the next.
So grab your designated donation bag, clear some space in your closet, and keep the trash can lid propped open; it’s organization time!
By the time you’ve organized everything, your apartment will look like you just moved in!
5. Hang Colorful Curtains
If you’re over the flimsy paper blinds in your apartment, upgrade them with curtains! This simple change can bring a lot of personality and pizazz to your apartment.
Bright and colorful curtains will undoubtedly steal the show. If your bedroom is lacking a focal point, bright curtains can do the trick.
Take a decorative risk and select a color like turquoise. Turquoise-colored curtains will make your room look like a relaxing oasis. You’ll love the outcome!
Note: Keep the original blinds if your apartment expects you to return things to how they were when you move out. You’ll want to put them back before you move out, so you don’t get charged for replacement blinds they’d need to install.
6. Utilize Your Closets
Are you maximizing the storage space you have?
Take a look inside your closets and see if you can make better use of them. Chances are you can organize them a lot better.
If a closet is super disorganized, it may be easier to take everything out.
As you pull things out of your closet, categorize things. Put your hats with the other hats and umbrellas all together, for example.
And, since you’re taking the time to pull things out, you should create a donation pile too. Making room for other items in your apartment is always a plus!
If you don’t yet have any free containers, head to the store and buy some. It’ll be a lot easier to put categorized items back in the closet organized in a container.
7. Add a Twin Bed
Adding a twin-sized bed may not sound like an upgrade, but more space does, right? Well, a smaller bed will mean just that, more space!
Unless you can’t see yourself parting with your queen or king-sized bed, try a smaller bed on for size. You may find you don’t need as much room to spread out as you originally had thought.
A twin bed can also double as a daybed. All you need to create a daybed is a twin bed and a frame with a back. It’ll be nice sitting on this hybrid while watching a movie! Plus, you may also be able to slide another twin mattress under the bed to use for company!
By having a smaller bed, you’ll also have room to add something new, such as a reading chair.
Having a twin bed in your bedroom opens the door for all sorts of new decorative possibilities!
8. Get Some Plants
Plants are the perfect way to bring the outdoors inside. But, if you’re not sure which kind of plants would work best in your home, it’s best to do some research.
Here are a few different indoor plants you may like:
- Snake Plant Laurentii
- Peace Lily
- Aloe Vera
- Spider Plant
- Pothos
Keep in mind that not all plants are pet-friendly. For example, you shouldn’t have an aloe vera plant where a pet can get to it.
When you do decide on a few plants, you’ll also get to experience their many benefits. A health benefit, in particular, is that plants can help ease depression and anxiety. And, of course, they purify the air as well!
9. Install a Ceiling Fan
Think about installing a ceiling fan if you want to add some airflow and a new look to a room.
A ceiling fan can provide more lighting and airflow. Plus, if you use a dimmer switch, you can adjust the light as you see fit.
Keep in mind that this may not work in your apartment, depending on the policies. Contact the leasing office to find out if you can even install a ceiling fan when in doubt.
If it’s not a massive renovation, they may allow you to install one. But then, when you move out, you’ll likely have to put the original lighting back.
Conclusion
Upgrading your rental is exciting since there are so many ways to personalize your space!
Apartment living doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. On the contrary, there are plenty of ways to give your digs an upgrade. And you can improve things without having to move into a larger and more expensive unit!
Start thinking of ways to improve your apartment today. You’re going to have a blast!
Adam Marshall is a freelance writer who specializes in all things apartment organization, real estate, and college advice. He currently works with Helix24 to help them with their online marketing.
