Renter’s Advice and Resources

Using color in your studio apartment is one good way to decorate. Color is important because it sets the tone of your room and creates a general ambiance. Since you’re living in one small space, you’ll have to think of effective ways to use color. If you go overboard, there won’t be a place to […]

Unless you’ve just signed a lease in a luxury apartment building, your first look at your new place may be a disappointment. Countless renters have opened their new front doors to find yellowing and peeling paint, scuff marks and stains on the walls or a hideous paint job in the bedroom. A few calls to the landlord or maintenance company may solve the problem. If you’ve just signed a lease with an unresponsive owner or want an unconventional look for your walls, you may be tempted to paint the apartment yourself. Here are some things to think about before you take the plunge.

Your walls are white, your carpet is beige, your kitchen tile is gray, and you chose neutrally colored furniture to give you a blank background for decorating. Now your apartment just couldn’t be more boring—but what can you do to liven it up? Color is the key, especially when you’re starting with a blank palette. Read on for some super creative and exciting ideas about how to add color—and therefore excitement—to your home.

Colors: they’re a huge part of life, and everyone has a favorite one, but you probably consider size or style over color when decorating. Well, it’s time to reorganize your priorities and move color higher on the list. Color has a huge effect on mood and is a great way to express your individuality. Not only that, color is easier to change than the length of a table or the size of a sofa. Slipcovers, paint, wallpaper, and colorful accents can do wonders to brighten up or change the look of your apartment. Read on to learn what colors best suit you and how you can use them to decorate your home.