You don’t need a fat wallet to give your apartment a makeover. In fact, there are plenty of things you can do for well under $100.
Whether you need to reshuffle your apartment furniture or simply remove clutter, making your living space look great requires merely an investment in time.
If you’re looking for cheap and easy ways to spice up the appearance of your Dallas TX apartment, check out these tips.
Touch-up the Paintwork
For around $20 (probably less) you can purchase a can of paint and touch up the blemishes and cracked paint on your walls. Covering up sticky tack marks from posters or scuffing from furniture will go a long way. If you want to take it one step further, fill in the nail and screw holes with filler and paint over them as well.
Tidy and De-clutter
When most people move to a new apartment, they’ll bring a heck of a lot with them. This often results in cluttered cupboards and drawers; which in turn, leads to a cluttered apartment. Throw away anything that isn’t essential. Be brutal and try not to get too sentimental.
Hang up Artwork
Unframed posters and too much shelving can look tacky. Instead, purchase some nice framed artwork to hang up on plain walls. Think about the colours and purpose of the artwork. If you want it to stand out as an accent, choose a bold colour; while if you’d rather it simply blended in and provided some texture, choose neutrals.
Tune-up Metallic Objects
You’ll be surprised by how much difference a shiny metallic hinge or doorknob can make to a room. Clean off rust and buff up all of your metal objects until they look brand new – this is especially important in your kitchen.
Add Some Plants and Flowers
The simple addition of a nice plant could provide your room with a distinct lift that changes the entire atmosphere. Try changing your plants and flowers with the seasons to keep things fresh and interesting.
Get Better Lighting
A dim apartment is an unhappy apartment. Get some extra lamps if you want to brighten things up a little. Sometimes a single light bulb just won’t cut it. Use triangular placements to capture the maximum amount of exposure.
Install Wall Hooks
If you’re fed up with jackets and towels lying about the place, install some wall hooks. For just a few dollars and a couple minutes of work you can completely sort out this frustrating issue.
Most people make their biggest aesthetic mistakes when they first move into an apartment. By avoiding these mistakes from the beginning your apartment will remain clean, tidy and clutter free, which is without a doubt the primary battle.
If you’re searching for an apartment in Dallas TX, please get in touch with us at Apartment Agents. Otherwise, if you have any more tips for our readers, feel free to leave a comment below.
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