​I Used to Hate My Ugly Apartment, but These 10 Decor Items Totally Transformed It

In an effort to clean up clutter that was once piled on my kitchen table, I invested in this Rivet King Street Industrial Cabinet Media Console Table ($125). I have it right in my entryway, and it's great for storing my keys (so I never misplace them), sunglasses, mail, purse, and so on. Plus, its sleek design adds some style to the blank space.

After getting my living room in order, I also wanted to make sure my bedroom was a cozy place. The first thing I got was this Zinus Lottie Upholstered Square Stitched Platform Bed ($320). It made my mattress feel even comfier, and it looks so cute.

To add some greenery to my home, I simply ordered this Nearly Natural 4-Feet Bamboo With Decorative Planter ($59) on Amazon.

My number one issue with my apartment is the ugly brown carpet. To lighten up the space, I picked up a couple of these Safavieh Athens Shag Collection White Area Rugs ($167), one for the living room and one for my bedroom. Both rooms instantly felt brighter, plus they make for the perfect place to take shoe selfies.

I've always dreamed of having a pretty end-of-bed bench, and when I started shopping for a cute pink one, I was astonished by the high prices. Eventually, I uncovered this Eileen Blush Slub Velvet Bench ($226) from Walmart, and I couldn't be happier with it.

I inherited brown couches for free from a friend, which I love, but they aren't exactly my favorite color. So I picked up a few of these H&M Cotton Velvet Cushion Covers ($10) to mix up the color palette. My favorite thing about these affordable covers: you can remove and wash them so they last long and stay clean.

Since I have a large living room that lacks a lot of lights, I decided to trace these Firefly String Lights ($24) around my windows, and it looks so pretty at night.

Above my sofa is a huge empty wall, and I wanted to a get large piece of art as the centerpiece of the room. I decided on this Fran Rodriguez Holy Night Art Print ($199) to go with the neutral color theme, and it fits great.

You can say I have an obsession with fuzzy things, so when I saw this Amped Fleece Fringe Trim Throw Blanket ($59), I knew I needed it. I often drape it over my sofa to drown out the dark brown shade of my couch.

Upgrading a room isn't just about looks; set the mood with this amazing Diptyque Baies Scented Candle ($36-$65).