Plain gray-white walls are no fun to look at.
When you move into an apartment, you probably have visions of what you want the place to look like, so desolate walls can feel depressing. Never fear, though!
There are plenty of decorations you can hang and place around the apartment.
Ensure that you get your security deposit back by putting up your decorations in a way that you can take them down easily. Here are a few ways to temporarily decorate your apartment that will cheer you up without fuss or damage.
Tapestries
Tapestries are a college classic and inexpensive! Pick up a big tapestry with any pattern you like, from mandalas to aliens, and tack it to your wall using command strips or hooks. Command strips and hooks are your best friends in apartment living. They attach to the wall with an extra-strong kind of Velcro, and they come down easily when it’s time to move out.
A big tapestry will cover up a massive swath of plain white wall. It’s easier, quicker, and more acceptable to your landlord than adding paint or wallpaper. Plus, you’ll have an accent wall within minutes!
Homemade Wall Art
Turn your apartment into your own museum! When you’re not studying or doing extracurriculars, take your weekends to create something all your own. Plain art canvases are fairly inexpensive at craft stores.
(Ask your art-major friends about the supplies at the campus store, too.) You’ll make your apartment look more personal and pretty while also de-stressing after a week of classes.
A canvas is an extremely versatile material that will work with plenty of different media. Whether you’re channeling Jackson Pollock with some messy splatters or making crafts using heat transfer vinyl, a canvas can take it all.
Use command strips to hang your masterpieces on each wall, and you’ll be proud to show them to your guests.
Plants
Step back from the walls for a moment and look at the windowsills and corners. There are plenty of ways to decorate without putting all your focus on the walls! Add some greenery to your home, and it’ll instantly become a cozier place.
Pothos is an extremely difficult plant to kill. It thrives in indirect or low light and doesn’t need lots of fussy care. Its heart-shaped leaves and crawling vines will also add visual interest to any corner or sill.
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For the plant enthusiast who loves—but occasionally forgets to care for—their plants, check out a Chinese evergreen. Their mottled pink-and-green leaves will brighten up dull surroundings, and they’re sturdy to boot.
When you move into your first apartment, keep the terms of your lease in mind as you decorate the place. Avoid damaging the interiors with these handy ways to temporarily decorate your apartment. On move-out day, you’ll be amazed at how quickly the process goes—plus, you can bring all that décor with you to your next home!
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