Make your design creative

Make your design creative

Nothing screams 'boring décor' more than furniture that's flush against the walls. Even small spaces can use some angles for excitement. If you put a three-panel screen on an angle in a corner or angle a square table at the end of your sofa, you'll break up the monotony of typical apartment furnishings.You may not be in a mortgaged home, but that doesn't mean you can't inject trends into your decor. Keep it inexpensive, with a leopard-print pillow or a trickling, soothing, tabletop fountain.Also, don't fall into the trap of avoiding furniture you really want just because you're renting."It's silly to wait till tomorrow. You need something that's you, something that's going to anchor your décor," Meaney says. "Invest in one good thing that means something to you, something that will be a cornerstone in your future home."Short on space? Store your letters attractively with baskets attached to the wall. Photo courtesy of Pier 1 ImportsHe says you should postpone buying a suite, or set, of furniture just to make a room seem more finished."I'd spend my money on one really good piece that would be a focal point rather than trying to buy a whole set," he advises. "It's a common mistake thinking that if you have a real small apartment, you need to buy lots of small furniture. It ends up being very tchotchke. If you have a focal point and get rid of the clutter, that's what's going to set the tone for the home."Ward cautions apartment dwellers to avoid getting just one of anything."When you walk into a room that has pairs of things, it feels great. If there's one of everything, you're always looking around (subconsciously) for the other thing. So have a pair of urns, a pair of lamps," she says. "Better to have a sofa and two small occasional chairs than a sofa and a loveseat or one huge club chair."

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