{"id":2033,"date":"2015-07-09T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=2033"},"modified":"2015-07-09T09:01:25","modified_gmt":"2015-07-09T13:01:25","slug":"these-4-diy-apartment-decorating-projects-are-cheap-and-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/these-4-diy-apartment-decorating-projects-are-cheap-and-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"These 4 DIY Apartment Decorating Projects are Cheap and Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to decorating your apartment, you don’t always have to choose between stylish and budget-friendly. There are plenty of DIY tips, tricks, and guides on the internet that can help you turn your apartment into a chic living space without spending too much. We’ve consolidated some of the best information we could find to give you the best budget-friendly decorating tips for your apartment!<\/p>\n
1. Bring Some Life to Your Walls<\/strong> While you can find a complete and through breakdown of the project on this blog<\/a>, here are some of the basics you really need to know:<\/p>\n It’s truly that easy. This project only costs a few dollars and can be completed – from start to finish – in a single afternoon or evening. What do you think?<\/p>\n 2. Learn to Love Open Storage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n One of the downsides of renting an apartment is that you pay a premium for space and storage. As a result, people often compromise storage for other amenities and features. That doesn’t mean you have to deal with crowded closets and overstuffed cabinets, though. By embracing open storage, you can add a unique flare to your apartment and free up some space.<\/p>\n Better Homes and Gardens has a list of some really unique and stylish ideas<\/a> for open storage in the kitchen. Some of our favorites include the stainless steel industrial kitchen shelving and hanging pot rack above the island. However, open storage isn’t just for the kitchen. There are also plenty of options for the living room, bedroom, and bathrooms. Look around and don’t be afraid to get creative with what you already have.<\/p>\n 3. Design a Gallery Wall<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a>If you’re looking to maximize wall space and make a tasteful statement, consider a gallery wall. They’re currently in-style and can really add some genuine character to your apartment. Best of all? Assuming you already have some frames, pictures, and portraits, you can design a gallery wall for $5-$10. (However, you can also scale the project as much as you want – theoretically spending hundreds of dollars).<\/p>\n When it comes to gallery walls, there really aren’t any rules. You can set your own, of course, but you don’t have to follow anyone’s directions. This is what makes them so great. You’re free to express your own creative ideas and styles.<\/p>\n The first step is to gather your prints, frames, and pieces. Some people like to create themed gallery walls (color, shapes, frames, etc.), while other go for a totally random design. The best place to start is by laying them out on the floor and taking inventory of what you have. Next, rearrange them in the pattern you like.<\/p>\n After formulating your plan, start hanging. Begin with your largest piece and then build out from there. For best results, include some points of symmetry while simultaneously scattering other pieces off-center. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out this Pinterest board<\/a> which gives some examples of unique and stylish gallery walls.<\/p>\n 4. Repurpose a Tripod…Into a Lamp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Nothing’s worse than having boring white walls in an apartment. However, not every landlord is willing to let you repaint them (even if you promise to return them to their original shade of monotony). So what do you do? Well, aside from adding wall art (which will be discussed), you can create a patterned dot wall using stick-on vinyl. Assuming you already have some of the basic tools, it could cost you as little as $10 for an entire wall. Best of all, you simply have to peel the dots off upon moving out.<\/p>\n\n