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The way you have your apartment decorated is about more that just gathering a sofa and end tables that look nice together- it’s also a statement about your personality. Even though you may love the way your rooms are decorated, seeing the same design day in and day out can get tedious. Thankfully, there are simple ways to update the look of your room without having to go through all the hassle of redesigning the whole space.
Making small adjustments to your decor can save you lots of time and energy when you feel like you need a change. This article from edwarddickson.hubpages.com offers some simple ideas to change your look with out starting over from scratch. Keep reading to learn how reusing or recycling different pieces of furniture or tweaking the color scheme of your room will give your living room a new look.
Playing with Color
Color is one of the easiest and most effective tools you can use when decorating a room. If you'd like to re-invent your living space without spending a lot of money, consider color for your walls. If it's permissible to paint your apartment walls, a fresh coat of paint can add a lot of pizzazz for very little cost. However, even if you're stuck with plain off-white walls that you're not permitted to repaint, there are still plenty of ways to add color. Colorful oversized art pieces or rustic metal wall art are a great way to add visual appeal to boring apartment walls. If you can't afford designer paintings and prints, look to posters and photographs instead. You might be surprised how affordable it can be to have oversized enlargements created from your own favorite photographs.
In addition to using color on the walls, there are also plenty of inexpensive ways to use it throughout the room. If your apartment floors look boring, spice things up with one or more colorful and yet affordable area rugs. Inexpensive plastic milk crates can be stacked to create bright, useful and space-saving storage areas. Even a simple bouquet of wildflowers displayed in a vase can be used to add a splash of color to a room. Or add a theme to your space. For example, you can buy inexpensive coffee cup wall art to give your kitchen a fun coffee theme.
Multi-Tasking Furniture Solutions
If you're trying to save on both money and space, furniture pieces that serve more than one function can be a great choice. For example, instead of buying a pricey coffee table, try using an old steamer trunk instead. In addition to serving as a coffee table, you'll also be able to use the inside of the trunk to store blankets, board games, hobby and craft supplies, and other items you'd like to keep handy and yet out of sight. End tables that include cabinets and drawers or a storage bench are also good choices when it comes to multi-functional furniture pieces for your apartment. If you want to save even more money, look for sturdy and yet inexpensive furniture pieces at thrift stores, second-hand shops, flea markets or even garage sales. You might be surprised at the beautiful and yet affordable pieces you'll be able to find.
Less is More
Taking a minimalist approach to decorating your apartment is yet another way to save money while still creating a sleek and stylish look. When choosing items for your home, focus on beautiful and yet functional items instead of purely decorative pieces. By doing so, your apartment will be attractive, comfortable, and spacious instead of cluttered with items you don't really need. As an added bonus, you'll also find that you'll have more money left in your wallet - and your savings account - at the end of the month.
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