Apartment Decorating on a Budget
12 Inexpensive and Creative Ways to Decorate Your Apartment
Floating hangers, shower curtains for windows, and mirror trays — nope, these aren't magic tricks; they're creative ideas for decorating your apartment on a budget. Some save space, while others just look really beautiful, but all will hopefully serve as inspiration the next time you find yourself wanting to give your home a makeover!
— Additional reporting by Hilary White
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Wall decals might be popular right now, but you don't have to shell out cash for one. Create the same effect using your own photos by arranging them in a creative way that's unique to your style.
Not only does this add extra dimension to your room, but also, it just might force you to choose your outfit for the following day and save you time in the morning!
Once you find the right fit, shower curtains make a genius alternative to more-expensive window treatments. Many come in stylish designs that you'll be proud to move from the bathroom to the bedroom.
Using recycled wine bottles to store the plethora of today's arm candy bracelets is one of the best ideas we've seen in a while.
Store wine bottles, towels, scarves, and more with a reasonably priced vintage folding rack ($22).
Instead of shelling out a lot of money for high-end photos, try framing pictures from yearly calendars ($25). They're often just as beautiful (travel ones are my favorite), and you have the option of cutting off the months and days.
Try this brilliant idea if you have limited closet space. Instead of folding pants in a drawer where you can't see them in their full glory, buy a rack and hooks to create your own display.
Sure, sarongs are usually associated with beach locations, but imagine how stunning their beautiful colors and patterns will look draped over a solid-colored couch in your own home. Because of their reasonable price, you can buy multiple and switch them out often.
An over-the-door holder can hold more than just shoes. If your bathroom is limited when it comes to storage space, here's a way to keep toiletries, hair dryers, brushes, and more organized.
DIY or buy ceramic knobs ($6) that can be used for a variety of purposes: nail them to a wall so you can hang purses or scarves, or replace the ones already on your drawers.
Thrift-store sites like Etsy are great places to find vintage mirrors, which make the perfect trays ($48). Keep books, candles, makeup, and lotions looking sophisticated with this presentation.
Strategically hanging minicalendars ($18) — or your own photos from sites like Printstagr.am — from laundry clips is an inexpensive way to add a vintage touch to your space.