Decorating an apartment can come with challenges. With limited floor space, it’s difficult to avoid a cluttered look. Taking advantage of wall space is one way to solve this decor dilemma, giving you a chance to express yourself without feeling like a hoarder.
To do this, it’s a smart idea to keep some of the following hanging around:
An oversized painting, picture, or photograph is a great way to use wall space while setting the tone for your living room or kitchen. Opting for something with bold and vivid colors can brighten your space, while a more muted black and white background creates a sense of sophistication and elegance. Either way, oversized art makes a statement and demands attention.
Mirrors make rooms feel and look bigger because of their reflective abilities. The variety they come in, with different sizes and shapes, allows you to mix and match throughout your apartment. You can also buy mirrors that are more flattering than others, depending on their curvature, and find that mirror of your dreams. Forget the dimly-lit mirror in the den; go admire yourself in the hallway.
Floating shelves are a dual-threat decoration for their aesthetics and practicality. They allow you to dabble in ornamentation without taking up in-demand square footage. Depending on their size and strength, they make the ideal spot for books, pictures, sculptures, knickknacks, and small plants. You can also add them to closets for extra storage.
You don’t have to channel Monica from Friends to enjoy organization; adding a calendar, chalkboard, or whiteboard to your kitchen wall helps you stay on top of your appointments and commitments while flirting with a modern flair. It’s particularly helpful for parents who have a lot of soccer practices, dance recitals, and karate classes on their plate.
Removable wall art is ideal for apartments for obvious reasons: it comes off. You can choose from various adhesives to create a mural in your bedroom or office. Whether you’re going for whimsical, sporty, worldly, kid-centric, or bold, places like Etsy and Wall Pops offer tons of selections.
Opt for one of the above or decide to go with something else. Either way, hanging decor saves space while making your home uniquely you. Your walls are a blank canvas and you are the artist.
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