Moving into a college apartment means it’s time to decorate. After all, you want it to be homey. And while it’s not cheap to furnish and decorate your college apartment, you can turn a plain apartment into your own “home-away-from-home” with a few affordable tips.
How To Decorate Your College Apartment
Start with Your Furniture
While furniture is a necessity, you can turn it into a trendy decoration. Look for furniture at yard sales and thrift stores. You may even be able to score some nice cast-offs from your parents or other relatives. And if you have some extra cash, look for budget-friendly pieces at places such as Target or IKEA. Another affordable option is make your own slipcover to place over an old-looking sofa.
Add Your Style with Pictures and Paintings
Art is a surefire way to add your style while you decorate your college apartment. Hang up your existing posters, in a DIY frame or thrift store frame, or shop the flea markets for some low-cost artwork such as photography or oil paintings. If you’re in a crafty mood, you can even make some of your own wall art. There are plenty of do-it-yourself tutorials online that provide easy directions.
Decorate Your College Apartment by Hanging Some String Lights
Get creative and whimsical by hanging some string lights. Wrap some string lights around a piece of driftwood for a bed headboard to create a focal point. Hang some string lights from the ceiling in the dining space to create a soft mood. Even hang a string of vintage-inspired lights in corners for an old-world look. Do a splash of string lights around bathroom mirrors for a whimsical touch.
Other Neat Decorations
Find blankets, mirrors, bathroom décor and rugs at inexpensive outlets, community yard sales and low-cost websites. For the best value, go with a bed-in-bag ensemble for your bed. Many ensembles include decorative shams, matching bed skirts and pillows. Place colorful, decorative rugs throughout the apartment to create a harmonious scheme. Add mirrors with decorative frames to add interest and depth. And when it comes to the bathroom, color-coordinate items such as shower curtains, lotion dispensers, toothbrush holders and towels. Use these and other types of neat decorations to add your own style. If you need help with inspiration, there is an endless supply on Pinterest.
There are literally thousands of ways to decorate your college apartment without breaking the bank. Most of all, have fun with it! And if you’re looking for a great student apartment complex, visit The Standard at Boone. This luxe college apartment complex has all the right stuff for the college crowd, including private bathrooms, heated outdoor spas, modern kitchens, residential lounge with TVs, and much, much more.