Living in an apartment doesn’t have to mean residing in a sterile white box. Interior designer Kelley Proxmire has several suggestions to help renters make their place feel more like a home despite constraints in the leasing agreement.
1. Paint is one of the easiest ways to brighten a space and make it your own. Keep the color consistent throughout the home and consider an accent wall in a vibrant color that would work well behind a gallery wall. Keep in mind the leasing agreement might require you to paint the walls the original color when the lease ends.
2. Add art that you can take with you when you leave. Use removable hanging strips to hang the art rather than nails.
3. Incorporate rugs in each room. You can layer them in the main living area and add accent rugs under the dining table and in the bedroom. Patterns are a great way to add color to a space, especially if layered with a solid color or a sisal rug.
