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5
Tricks for a Quick Apartment or Home Makeover
Do you need a change of scenery? Try these 5 winning ideas to make your
old rental space seem new... you'll be surprised at how easy it can be!
We will even give you and idea of how long it can take!
- Clean It and Clear It - . Less
can often times mean more in terms of style, organization and overall
appearance. If you want a fresh look, remove small knick-knacks
from shelves and tables. Step back and see what a difference it makes!
Don't feel you need to display all your treasures at once. Display
only your favorite objects now and store the rest to rotate when you
need a change.
Time:
1- 8 hours
Article that may help:
How to clean
your home or apartment
- Change Your Hardware - Sometimes
the smallest changes can make a HUGE impact on the visual style of a
room. Hardware can be anything from cabinet knobs to curtain rods and
finials. This can personalize your space, it will feel like you own.
The landlords hardware to be replaced upon your departure and you can
take your new hardware with you. Time : 45 minutes - 1 hour
Article that may help:
Doorknobs to Showerheads
- Cover Your Furniture -
Simply put... Throws or Slipcovers
Slipcovers
101
Time: 5 - 45 minutes
- Cover Your Walls - This is
generally one of the most asked questions we receive from our readers.
The options are wide and creative by using the obvious methods..paint or
by thinking outside the box and using other materials such as
fabric
on the walls or draping it from 3M removable hooks, adhesive decals,
shoji screens or removable wallpaper.
Time: 1 - 5
hours
- Lay an Area Rug -
Once you have chosen color coordinating rugs for your space, this
process is the fastest to implement!
Time: 2 minutes
If you need to go shopping we suggest purchasing 2 - 3 coordinating
options so you can change locations when you want to freshen up a look.
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