Easy and (Affordable) Chic Apartment Decor Ideas

Bored with your rental decor but lack the funds for an extensive makeover? Giving your apartment a style facelift doesn't have to be expensive--check out these super easy ways to turn your living space from bleak to chic!

Create a cute coffee station

Turn a bit of unused counter space in your kitchen into your own little cafe. Set your coffee pot or single-serve coffee brewer on some colourful place mats and surround it with mason jars of sugar, flavored syrups, coffee grounds or beans, and assorted teas. Include a basket or carousel of K-cups if you have a single-serve machine, and decorate the back splash behind your set up with coffee-themed decals or a sign.

Use books as decorations
Have a vast library collection? Your books can double as decor with unique shelf displays and stylish bookends. Try storing your books on shelves front facing outward--the colourful and diverse cover artwork will add flair to your decor.

Add vibrant touches
The smallest decorating touches can turn your apartment from drab to fab. Try colourful place mats on your dining table or counter, throw pillows in funky prints, or painting an accent wall a bright, vibrant colour.