Everyone dreams of seeing their apartment cozy, comfortable and stylish. It should become a real place for relaxation, to which you want to return as soon as possible. I would like the apartment to become a source of pride for the owner. I want it to surprise and amaze the guests. It is important that the design of the apartment meets the tastes and desires of those who live here.
But not everyone is able to cope with repairs. It takes a lot of time, effort and money. To achieve comfort and change in the apartment, sometimes it is enough to do a general cleaning, change the decor or add new details to the design. Let's find out how to make an apartment cozy with your own hands and without renovation.
Painting the walls
It is not difficult to change the overall mood of the room if the wall surfaces were originally finished for painting. As in the previous version, you can add a new color shade to a certain area of the wall planes. It is selected taking into account the color combinations available in the room.
The trend of recent years is the asymmetry and dynamics of geometric shapes. If the walls are painted in a light tone, then you can independently develop an abstract composition scheme and execute it on a specific wall next to, for example, a fireplace. There are many options, so there is room for creative self-realization.
Painting walls is a simple and fun activity for the whole family.
Using wall stickers and decals
Interior stickers, so-called stickers, can significantly save time when decorating a monochrome wall. They select them in accordance with their own preferences, focusing on the prevailing style of the room.
Also, the storyline will depend on the functionality of the room. Another undoubted advantage of stickers is the ability to use them to disguise small defects on the wall.
A volumetric 3D sticker on the front door will update the interior of the hallway
Use pillows
Neutrality is calming, but a room without contrast is boring. Don't be afraid to add some brightness. Multi-colored pillows are perhaps one of the most interesting and simple options for transforming a room without renovation.
Large and small, patterned and plain, in ethnic or classic style - experiment, and you will be happy. Pillows don't have to match each other in color, style or design.
Textiles in general and pillows in particular will help update an old room. What to do if repairs are no longer practical or would entail too much hassle and investment? Try draping the walls, updating the curtains, changing the upholstery, laying out carpets.
Replacing lighting
Purchasing a new chandelier, of course, will bring some interesting novelty to the room, but in general the perception does not change much.
The room will look different if, for example, centralized lighting is replaced with spotlights. You can immediately think through zoning methods highlighting specific functional corners. Increasingly, LED strips are mounted around the perimeter of paintings, in bookcases, under flower pots, and behind floor skirting boards.
Original ideas for using LED lighting in the interior
How to make a rented apartment cozy
Today many people rent an apartment. Few landlords will allow renovations to be made according to the tastes and desires of the tenants. Those who live with neighbors, as in a communal apartment, are also unlucky. But a rented or communal apartment can become homely and cozy.
The easiest conversion method is textiles. These are curtains and curtains, bedspreads and blankets, covers for chairs and chairs, rugs. In addition, it is not difficult to take such things with you later if you move.
Add additional lights on the clips. Such lamps are easy to install and can be taken with you if necessary. If you rent an apartment for several people, use aesthetic baskets to store personal belongings. Label the baskets or organize them by color.
Cover interior openings and unsightly areas on the walls where wallpaper has peeled off or there are cracks and other defects with self-woven wallpaper. You can fix a piece of colored fabric on the wall using corn starch, previously diluted in water. Such patches hide unsightly places. And if necessary, the fabric can be easily removed without leaving any traces.
Don't forget about photographs and paintings, indoor flowers and plants. Often the walls in rented apartments are empty, faded and boring. In this case, use a large banner or poster that is easy to stick on and remove without leaving marks. They will save the day, bring style and positive energy. The room will no longer seem empty and cold.
To add style and coziness to the room, choose bright pillowcases or pillows to match the poster. Use today's fashionable magnetic or slate boards. It is practical to draw up a duty schedule here if several people live in an apartment. In this case, divide the sleeping places using a screen or wooden partition. It is convenient to hide things behind a screen if there is no closet in the room. It is useful for zoning space.
Puzzle floor tiles
Looking for fun and cheap flooring options? Nothing beats puzzles. You'll find them online in a wide range of colors, patterns and styles. Need to insulate a cold floor? Want to soften the sound of stomping feet? Rubberized puzzles will cope with this task perfectly. They are good for muffling annoying vibrations and noise. The best option for decorating a children's room. Their simple design makes assembly quick and easy.
For your health and safety, look for options that are non-toxic, waterproof and fire resistant.
Lay down carpets
The perfect rug can transform your room in an instant. They are often forgotten when decorating a living room or bedroom. A floor covered in neutral carpeting or wood is boring. Add a rug with an ethnic pattern or flowers and the room will sparkle with new colors.
For proof, take a look at the black and white striped rug in the photo and imagine a bedroom without it.
So, we found out how to update the interior of a room without renovation, using the walls and floor. But what if they suit you, but you still want to change something? This is where decorating the space comes into play. And this is good news for those who are eager to fill the interior with color and pattern. But here's the thing: maximalism isn't about filling every square foot. It is the art of combining colors, prints and eclectic decorations.
Painting an old floor
Repairing an old wooden floor or buying new linoleum seems to be quite an expensive action for many families. However, you can update your flooring literally in one day if you cover it with paint that is resistant to external influences, choosing a fashionable color that is in harmony with the rest of the decor.
You can show your own creativity and create a geometric, floral or abstract design on the floor. For this purpose, it is necessary to first develop a diagram, then prepare stencils in real size. First, the entire floor is painted in the main tone, allowed to dry, and then an ornament or design is applied through a stencil.
Beautiful and spectacular transformation of an old floor with your own hands
