Unique and Inexpensive Apartment Decorating Ideas

Unique and Inexpensive Apartment Decorating Ideas

Are you looking to revamp your apartment in 2014, but are low on ideas?  Do you want give your space a new look without breaking the bank? Well, you’ve come to the right place! There are many ways to recycle items you already have lying around your apartment and put them to good use with re-styling your home decor.  Here are some simple, easy, and inexpensive ideas to improve and spruce up your space. Inexpensive APT decor FB Give the backing of your bookshelves a face lift: Removable wallpaper is an inexpensive and fun way to revamp your bookcase.  You can either cover the entire bookcase with removable wallpaper for an eclectic look, or use removable wallpaper on the backing of your bookshelf to give it a unique touch.

removable wall paper

Source

Frame wrapping paper: Instead of throwing away beautiful wrapping paper after opening a gift, you can recycle the paper and frame it as a picture in your apartment.  Create a framed collage on your wall with similar colored wrapping paper for an even bolder look.

Source

Tie your curtains back with vintage jewelry:  Do you have jewelry that you’re never going to wear?  Why not use it to fasten your curtains back?

Curtain Tie Back

Source

Make candles out of seashells:  If you’ve ever been on vacation or live near the beach, then you probably have a collection of seashells lying around your home somewhere.  Why not use the larger seashells and make candles out of them?

Seashell Candle

Source

Frame handwritten family recipes: Do you have a favorite recipe from one of your family members? Frame it!  Framed handwritten recipes are a great conversation starter when you have friends and family over, and the recipe is a one-of-a-kind piece of art on your wall.

Framed recipe

Source

Decorating your apartment doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  If you’re looking for more budget-friendly ideas, be sure to check out the Apartment Living blog for ways to furnish your home on a budget.

Related Topics (2)

Recommended Posts

Become A Smartphone Photographer

Become A Smartphone Photographer

There’s no denying social media is gonna be stickin’ around for awhile.  Instagram is a fast-rising social app that is an all-time population favorite with the masses.  It allows for quick-snapping, photo-sharing and it allows users to visually update followers. Instagram allows users to go from camera phone snapper to smartphone photographer in no time.  […]

read more
5 Unexpected Uses for Drawers

5 Unexpected Uses for Drawers

Furniture doesn’t last forever. As the years pass, even the most beautiful pieces become worn-out, dated, or simply unusable. Still, it’s a shame to have to get rid of furniture simply because you no longer have any use for it—especially when that furniture is made from beautiful and valuable wood. Well, why not take a […]

read more
The Pros & Cons of Having a Pet in College

The Pros & Cons of Having a Pet in College

College students commonly assume they’re ready for the responsibility of caring for their own pet. During this stage of life, students become aware of how to care for themselves and manage their own life. Adopting a pet forces students to add a second life to their newly found responsibility. Some may be ready for this […]

read more

Pick a Category or Topic

Categories

Topics