Some residents living in one-bedroom apartments do get tired of the same interior arrangement, year in and year out. Why? Because the apartment is small and the movement path is short (just between the living spaces and bedroom), it soon gets uninteresting.
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| Feature wall and a study desk for a small apartment. (Image used under license from 123rf.com) |
When you start to feel this way, it is time for a quick and affordable interior upgrade. So, how can you achieve this fast and easy without spending more than a few dollars? Here are five ways how:
1, Foliage
Adding potted plants to a room brings the outdoors into an interior space. You can use either natural or faux plants. If you have good natural light filtering into the space, go for natural foliage. And for a living area that lacks much natural lighting, faux plants are best. Place a large potted plant in a conspicuous corner of the room. Add smaller or ornamental plants on shelves, mantelpieces, windowsills, and other available surfaces.
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| A large plant positioned beautifully. (Image used under license from iStockphoto.com) |
2, Area rug
If you can, invest in a new floor rug. Put a small console by the entrance and add a small-sized runner rug in front. A new, colourfully textured rug can have just as much of an impact on the space as a new sofa will. Alternatively, you can place the rug between the living and dining zones. It will visually separate both areas.
3, Change furniture around
Swap around furniture and decor elements instead of buying new items. For instance, you can switch the bedroom rug with your current living room rug. You can also bring the accent chair from the bedroom to the living room and replace it with one of the armchairs from the seating area. That is two room upgrades for zero dollars.
4, Window art
Window art will transform any interior space, making the room appear like you are looking at some beautiful scenic view through your window. View a garden, a patio pool, a seascape, or a mountainous landscape with window decals. This change works well if you have a miserable view from the inside.
5, Create a feature wall
Never underestimate the transformative powers of framed pictures, illustrations, and paintings. Choose a wall as the room's focal point and turn it into a picture gallery. Paint the wall a different colour from the others. Paint is cheap, fast to apply, and very effective. Since you are painting only one wall, invest in a colour that works fabulously with the rest of the interior.
Do-It-Yourself Project
All in all, these five tasks are doable in an hour or thereabouts. You can do them one evening after work, or on a weekend.
And money spent? It will always depend on you.
For instance, you may wish to splash out on the area rug. Or you may decide to splurge on potted plants or a striking floor lamp.
The idea behind this post, however, is to help you achieve a fast, easy, and affordable way to upgrade your interior when you start to get tired of its looks.
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