Time for Some Apartment Therapy

Having your own place; whether you’re just renting or you already bought one, is always exciting. It gives you freedom to fix it according to your own style, need and of course, budget. Most people renting, won’t have the same flexibility in decorating their own space as the owner-occupiers. However, everyone is entitled to their own degree of apartment therapy.

Here are some tips to add your own personal touch to your apartment without hurting your budget.

• 1. You can start with what appeals to your sense of smell, to set the mood for your apartment.


• a. You can place some potpourri by the entrance.


• b. Distribute aromatic candles throughout the house. It smells good, even when not lit.


• c. Place some inexpensive oil burners in the rooms and the bath, ready for use when you want to.


• d. Get some indoor plants to add life and color to your apartment. It could also help filter the air.


• 2. Then you can start with what is visually appealing to you.


• a. De-clutter. Even if you cannot afford any decorative pieces; a clean and organized house always looks appealing. It will exude a fresh, clean smell or even compliment the different fragrances you’ve distributed in your house, such as those discussed above.


• b. Set a theme. Do you want it modern, vintage, Victorian, etc.? It will make your décor more coordinated. To add, it will have more impact than having a few different pieces.


• c. Scout thrift shops, the markets and even online auctions for some great bargains. It’s great retail therapy without the need to spend much.


• 3. Define the areas. No matter how small your apartment is, you can segregate the dining room from the living and bedroom through the creative arrangement of furniture, rugs and using dividers.


• 4. Add some warmth and color. If you cannot afford any paintings or new furnishings, give your apartment a new life by playing with fabrics. Attractive wall decors can be achieved by framing some fabrics with attractive patterns or wrapping a blank artist canvass with one. You can also use decorative pillow cases and sheer curtains that you can purchase inexpensively or do-it-yourself. If you own the place, painting a feature wall or the room can instantly give it a make-over.

I hope you find these simple tips useful. There are so much more things you can do to make your place not only livable, but a showcase of your own style and personality. With the high cost of petrol, rent, food and other necessities; more people are spending their time at home. Thus, it is very timely to start your apartment therapy now. You’ll be surprised that you can transform you kitchen to look like your favorite café and enjoy having coffee with friends at home, as much as you do outside.