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No matter how much care you’ve taken in decorating your apartment, after awhile your carefully chosen curtains and wall art will start to look a little stale after awhile. Looking at the same pieces of art and knick knacks in the same spots every day can begin to take a toll on your eyes and your senses after a few months. When you get that itch to redecorate you don’t need to feel like you need to start over from scratch-there are few simple steps you can take to rejuvenate even the most bland apartment.
Adding a few extra decorations or moving around the pieces that you already have displayed in your apartment can make a world of difference! So before you head for the dumpster with the canvas prints you were in love with last year take a second to rethink your apartment layout. These ten tips, courtesy of apartmenttherapy.com, walk you step-by-step through the quickest ways to give your apartment a boost when you feel like it needs it. Keep reading to learn more:
1. Bring the outdoors in with houseplants.
A little green can go a long ways towards bringing life into your space. Choose something low maintenance, like a succulent, if you have a less than green thumb.
2. Add a few throw pillows.
Throw pillows can add both color and texture, and go a long ways towards making a room feel finished.
3. Hang some art.
Frame it up or get creative. You can find great art on Etsy or at the thrift shop, or hang a masterpiece by your kid — anything that resonates with you or just makes you feel happy.
4. Buy fresh flowers.
Flowers add a lot to a space and feel decadent, but don't have to cost much. A bouquet from the grocery store in one bold color can have a great impact.
5. Add a shot of color.
Whether you pick up a bright throw pillow or paint a wall, bringing in color is the quickest way to bring about a dramatic change.
6. Cozy things up with a throw.
Throws add texture and warmth, inviting you and your guests to get comfortable.
7. Make it personal — display something meaningful.
Putting a sweet note or personal photo on display makes a house feel more like a home, and brings in a bit of your personal history.
8. Set out books and magazines.
Keeping reading material within reach invites you to sit down and make yourself at home, and is a great way to keep guests occupied.
9. Light some candles.
Scent can have a big impact on how we experience our environment, and the glow of a candle also brings a bit of warmth to a room.
10. Turn on some music.
Music is one of the easiest ways to set the mood and liven things up in an instant.
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