Apartment Decorating Ideas

If your small space needs an upgrade when you can’t shake old furnishings, a few rustic accents will add a charming touch to your apartment. Rustic style works with a variety of decor, from minimalist to coastal—it can make any space look cozy.

Furniture and accessories such as barn doors, mason jars, barn wood and farmhouse tables will instantly give your space a rustic style. Add decorative farmhouse barn carts, rustic lighting and other accessories with plaid, fur, wood and dark metals elements to infuse rustic charm into your space.

Renovate your apartment’s look with an industrial design that features statement accessories and stainless-steel appliances. In industrial decor, open space is key. Declutter and go as minimal as you can. If you have any raw elements in your space, play it up. Ceiling beams, aged brick walls or concrete walls are common elements in industrial decor.

Even if your apartment does not have elements such as unrefined floors or exposed piping that are a staple in this decor style, there are other ways to pull off this theme. Put up a faux brick wall with wall paneling or get rid of the carpet and lay down wood (or laminate) floor. Repurposed wood and metal furniture will add warmth to your industrial style. If your space is small, add sleek metal bar carts or large mirrors to reflect light that will open up the space.

Living in the city can leave you yearning for more greenery and touches of nature in your urban apartment. The key is to keep the color palette throughout your small apartment bright and striking to maintain a lively garden feel. Don’t forget the plants. Adding succulents or houseplants next to a sofa or on an accent table can instantly add a breath of fresh air to any living space.

For more pops of color, try adding easy-to-grow orchids on shelves and bookcases. An indoor tree is perfect for filling empty corners. Once you have the greenery in place, raid your garden shed for old tools and pots. Old garden tools hung on the wall in a grouping make an interesting and eclectic gallery wall. Stack a collection of flower pots to create a tabletop focal point.

Smart tech can add innovation and advance your unique apartment decorating ideas with features like motion-sensor lighting or voice-activated speakers. This interior design theme includes small technology products like remote controls that make life easier.

Smart gadgets offer more energy efficiency than standard devices and are typically easy and convenient to use. Other futuristic or modern elements include abstract angles and neutral grey or black color palettes. These give an apartment a larger, sophisticated look and feel. Consider minimalistic or modern wall art to complete your decor.