subject: How To Decorate Your Apartment With Oomph And On A Small Budget [print this page] How To Decorate Your Apartment With Oomph And On A Small Budget
If anything, it might console modern apartment dwellers that the problem of how to hold increasing populations within inflexible boundaries has been with us for millennium. In ancient Rome, only the super rich could live in single dwellings or individual houses or homes; everyone else were only given the choice of apartment structures that were as high as eight stories. Living in an apartment does not have to be a drag. From the outside, apartments can be about as interesting as dry toast. Inside, they can be totally disarming. It is up to you, the tenant, to transform the blank canvas of the apartment into a modern style that exudes attitude.
Tip 1 - Understand that there are things that you cannot change.
These include the direction of the light, floor to ceiling heights, overall layout, and the size and direction of the windows. You can work with them or around them, but you cannot do away with them.
Tip 2 - Understand that modern style has certain hallmarks.
These include strongly unified sets of spaces, a decided restraint, dividers instead of walls, no blinds, no curtains, mirrors to give depth, absence of cramped spaces, and a completely uncluttered look. You will never find it in modern style crown moldings, casings, baseboards, or other kinds of trim work. On the other hand, you will find recessed lighting and simplistic metal handrails.
Up to this point, you will have an apartment that is decorated in contemporary style that is so popular now. But we're not stopping here? The goal is for nothing less than an apartment that is electrifying and exciting. So here it goes.
Tip 3 - Metallic and fur are two safe bets by most experts for 2010, so let's work around these two.
Consider making as focal point in the living room, architectural pieces or even a metal tree art in burnished copper. This should give you an eye-catching counterpoint to the abundance neutral color scheme. Nor should this pieces or {tropical wall sculptures cost you an arm and a leg metal wall art or tropical fish wall art [does not have to|need not] be [expensive|costly]; there are many [affordable quality|quality affordable] options on the market}. Once considered a luxury, metal artwork are now available in a myriad of finishes to suit most anyone's decorating budget.
But we're not yet done with the living room. Consider next a richly-upholstered minimalist lounging chair with a purple faux fur carelessly hung over its back. Purple's hot in 2010, retaining that association with wealth which goes as far back as ancient Rome. Comfort likewise is a buzzword for 2010, so don't worry, we're still in. The electrifying colors should add chutzpah to the pervading neutral colors.
Tip 4 - Continue the magic into the bedroom.
For the bedroom, use recessed lighting to make the bed look like it is floating. You can bestow contrast by placing a Greek stool at the end of the bed. You might want to complete the rich cultural mix by having Japanese sandals and Japanese woven rush pillows. You should work to achieve the glow of intimacy with a nightlight.
