Renting an apartment from a company like Infinity Properties comes with a variety of advantages over home ownership – you don't have to worry about the costs of maintenance or repairs, and there isn't a need to consider property value as your place evolves. And while most apartment communities don't allow permanent changes to be made for decor purposes, there are a few things you can do to customize your apartment and make it your own without producing any long term effects. Consider using one or more of the following customization options:
Create Faux Built-Ins
You can update the look of your apartment and give yourself some extra space to put books, DVDs, and nick-knacks by creating faux built-in shelving. Line three-tiered stand alone shelves along the entirety of a wall from one corner to the other. This will leave a space above the shelves that is large enough to accommodate plants, statues, vases, and other bulky items that won't fit on the shelves themselves. You can use caulking to seal the cracks between the edges of each shelf to make them look like one complete unit. After the caulking dries, use light sandpaper to create a smooth surface and then paint the seams to match the base of the shelves.
Implement Some Color
Another great way to customize your apartment and to infuse some of your personality into the space is to add color. There's no need to paint the walls to get the look you want. Try hanging tapestries along focal walls in each room. Consider creating your own wall trim along the top or bottom of your walls by cutting poster board to the width you want your trim to be and wrapping it with your favorite material from the craft store . Then just attach the homemade trim to your walls using double-sided tape. Another option is to paint any furnishings that aren't covered in material. Tables, chairs, trunks, and even the legs of couches are all good options.
When it comes to choosing which colors you'll use in your design, keep in mind that color has the ability to impact mood and emotion. Some of the following colors may suit your preferences:
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Yellow tends to invoke peace of mind and encourage happiness.
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Blue creates a serene environment that brings down blood pressure.
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Green invigorates the mind and makes it easy to relax.
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Purple lends to a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere.
It's a good idea to stick with one or two colors as your base for each room to avoid a cluttered and confusing look. You can implement accent colors with the help of throw rugs, pillows, and paintings.
Incorporate Extra Storage Space
If storage is tight within your apartment, you can create more of it without having to rent a self storage unit or building a new closet. Start by investing in square plastic containers that will fit under your bed when placed on their sides so they function as small shelves and you don't have to pull them out every time you want to find something that's store inside them. Line the underside of your bed with the containers to keep winter clothing, blankets, and extra towels and sheets. Create more storage space in the bathroom by installing a couple floating shelves along a free wall. The shelves should be big enough to hold small baskets filled with cotton swabs, bandages, dental care products, hair ties, and other bathroom necessities. In the kitchen you can hang baskets underneath the cupboards to hold fruit and seasonings, as well as small plastic hooks that come with adhesive backs near the entrance of the kitchen for your apron and kitchen towels.
With the help of these customization tips and tricks, you should find that no other apartment in the community is quite like your own.
