DIY Projects For Apartment Living

There’s no better time than now to change up the atmosphere and add some fresh, exciting elements to your home. The team at Ayre Real Estate have been in this field for long enough to know the best tips and tricks for ramping up the energy flowing through your apartment, let us share with you below what we think you should add to your spring cleaning to-do list.

01. A Feature Wall to Add Some Spice

Having a statement wall in your apartment is a great way to add some fun and positive energy to your home. We recommend positioning this behind the couch, on one side of your dining space or behind the bed head in your bedroom. Painting the wall with a different colour or using printed wallpaper will complement and stand out from the rest of your home. Install two to three floating shelves, add some stunning décor, stacked books, and framed photos, and you will be thanking us before you know it! Don’t worry, if shelves are not your thing you can opt for a beautifully framed artwork instead. This will still draw the eye to a feature element in your space and help to build on the atmosphere you’re trying to create.

02. Give New Life to Your Furniture

Is your furniture in need of a little love? Now is the time to fix up those bits and bobs in the often neglected areas in your home, these small touch ups will make a huge difference to your space. Grab some fresh paint to cover up chips and scrapes on your walls, tables, chairs and doors. For the eager crafters, reupholster your dining chair seats by replacing the fabric on them or revamp your cushion covers into something fancier by sewing on some premade tassels on the corners. You can also touch up or upgrade your lampshades in your bedroom to instantly brighten up the space. Changing out an old doorknob or drawer handle and replacing it with a quirkier one can make a significant difference to the ambiance in your home as well. Lastly, if you have antiquated curtains, replace them with a more contemporary, neutral fabric to complement the walls. Curtains can be found ready-made, or if you find yourself with the time you can create them yourself.

03. Accent Your Space

Something that will never go out of style is adding a plant to your space. Not only does this create a calming atmosphere, but also enhances air quality and flow throughout your apartment. It’s a win-win! Small to medium plants can be placed upon a plain bookshelf or amongst a windowsill. Alongside the plants, arrange some stacked hardcover books and set up a luxe candle. Large indoor plants like snake plants are also perfect to be placed in the corner of your living room, beside the couch or TV stand. If you’re electrically savvy, consider replacing your existing lighting in your home and install some edgy lighting fixtures to enhance the mood for your space. Additionally, get some medium-sized square adhesive mirror tiles and create mosaic placements in your hallways for an elegant change.

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