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You’ve escaped the dorms and moved into Ohio University off-campus housing. It’s time to swap out that mini-fridge and beanbag chair for more grown-up furnishings. Here are ways to decorate your apartment on a budget. Paint It doesn’t cost much for a couple gallons of paint. Entice a few friends over with the promise of pizza, and have yourself a painting party. Things to keep in mind: - Don’t be shy of color, but opt for muddy tones. They look best under all types of light and will never come out too sharp or garish.
- Think of the entire apartment as a whole. Don’t pick out singular colors from room to room. Instead, use colors that will be complementary, so that when you see the kitchen from the living room, the colors don’t clash.
Accents Sometimes leases don’t allow for painting. If that’s the case, show your personality through decorations. Stick with neutral furnishings and opt for pops of color, such as throw pillows and colorful paintings. You can often find interesting works of art at secondhand stores and estate sales. Area Rugs One way to add a splash of color and texture to a room is with an area rug. Coordinate the colors with accessories in the room. Not only can it bring the look of the room together, but it also serves to protect the floor beneath from unintentional damage. Curtains Apartments are generally furnished with generic, white plastic blinds. An easy way to make your apartment look like an adult lives there is to purchase real curtains. You don’t need to spend a fortune on them, either. Even inexpensive cloth curtains add a level of sophistication. Lighting Lighting is a small touch than can make a big difference. Oftentimes the overhead fixtures in an apartment look cheap and gaudy, producing the blinding white light of hospital rooms. Look for sales on lighting fixtures to change them out and choose a softer watt bulb. Another option is to go with lamps and place them strategically in rooms for an overall cozy glow. No Clutter A mistake new apartment dwellers often make is to try to fill every inch of the apartment with stuff. However, being picky about furnishings and accents not only saves you money but also keeps the apartment looking clean and spacious. Choose to display key pieces rather than multiple clusters of knickknacks, which will only make your apartment look cluttered. Now that you have Ohio University off-campus housing, it’s time to leave the dorm decorations behind. It doesn’t need to cost a lot to decorate an adult apartment. All it requires is a little know-how and creativity. Follow these tips and you’ll be surprised at the level of sophistication you can achieve.
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