How to Dress up a Dull Apartment
Moving is time-consuming and stressful, and often it’s all we can do to just get the boxes unpacked. Months later, we find that we’re still living in an apartment devoid of personality. Now is the time to make a change and put your personal stamp on your living space. Here are some tips to help you do it. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Throw rugs
- Shelves
- Furniture
- Houseplants or cut flowers
- Craft supplies
- Mirrors
- Cork board
Instructions
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Add color to the walls. Try painting two or three walls a neutral color, and painting the other one or two a bright, bold shade. Blues and greens evoke feelings of calm, while reds and oranges make you more alert.
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Buy interesting pieces of furniture. Scour yard sales and thrift stores for unique items. Make them your own by painting, staining, or reupholstering.
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Use colorful throw rugs on the floor. These spots of color break up the monotony of drab carpeting or wood flooring and help protect high-traffic areas. On wood floors, make sure that the rugs are non-skid.
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Create your own artwork. You don’t have to be Monet to express yourself. Frame your own photographs or paint simple, graphic designs. If you have a balcony, create a unique wind chime to hang there.
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Display your collections. If you’re a traveler, arrange your treasured souvenirs on a shelf. If you love photography, hang prints of your favorite artist on the wall. If you love jewelry, hang it on the wall, rather than hiding it in a drawer. Use a cork board to display cards, invitations, photographs, and ticket stubs. Think of it as an ever-changing scrapbook.
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Brighten up with interesting lamps and mirrors. Avoid dark lampshades that block too much light. Mirrors reflect this light, making the room seem larger.
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Grow houseplants or buy cut flowers regularly. Bringing a little nature inside makes your apartment feel fresher and cheerier, as well as helping purify the indoor air.
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