8 ways to brighten up your space — without losing your security deposit.
Large scale canvas(es) - Depending on your space, create a statement piece with a large splash of color, or a gallery wall that brings more hues into your space. I recommend limiting yourself to 3, since too many colors can be hard to coordinate with the rest of your space. You can even do large swipes of color using paint from the local hardware store. Grab some color swatches and see what resonates!
2. A Bright Statement Couch
Check local flea markets, facebook marketplace or find a couch with great bones and bring it to a local upholsterer. You’ll be amazed at what you can find online when you stop judging a couch by its cover! Plus you’ll get to support a local fabricator, and still save at least several hundred dollars vs. a modern mid-level designer couch! Coordinate it with a complimentary large scale painting above and really punch up the color quickly.
3. A Vintage Moroccan Rug
On your floor, or hung on the wall!
4. Adhesive Vinyl Wallpaper
Make sure it is removable, as you will need to remove before moving and possibly touch-up the paint
5. Wall Murals
If you can’t add it directly to your wall, adhere it to large gator board and mount that on your wall like artwork. It should be light enough to hang with heavy duty command strips!
6. Hang a Painting From the Ceiling.
If you can book an eye hook in your ceiling, hang a large canvas from it using monofilament (fishing line) and instantly add a pop of color to any nook or open concept
7. Colorful curtains
Never underestimate the power of textiles in a space. Start the curtains at the ceiling to take advantage of the drama of a full length drape. Don’t limit yourself to what you find in stores! Any seamstress will gladly sew a rod pocket in fabric you bring them, and hem them to your measurement, for a surprisingly good deal. Since your curtains can really make a statement, it’s worth the time to pick something that makes you smile, lets the desired amount of light in, and works with the elements it will be a backdrop for.
8. SINGLED colored bulbs
Really make your color story clear with these programmable bulbs, capable of capturing the entire color spectrum with a swipe of its color selection tool
