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New Wall Decorating Ideas for Apartment Dwellers Ideas

Wall decorating ideas can seem a bit slim for those who can’t put paint on the walls or hang heavy art pieces. Renters are constantly confronted with a number restrictions when it comes to wall decorating ideas, to save landlords from additional upkeep and liability. Most apartments allow for small nail and screw holes, so long as they’re patched up before move out. But no paint, no gaping holes, and certainly no wallpaper.
What can you do to transform a space when you move in that doesn’t require major transformation once you move out?

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Removable wallpaper

When most people think of wallpaper, the first word that may come to mind is “permanence”. Not a great move if you’re renting. Removable wallpaper, however, swoops in to save the day for renters, and maybe homeowners with commitment issues. Gone is the terror of peeling off tiny bits of thin, dried paper. This modern decor tool goes easy-on, easy-off in countless modern prints and patterns. Your landlord will be none the wiser.

Image: Nanette Wong

Hang a tapestry

Tapestries aren’t just for bohemian interiors anymore. While there are plenty to be found with intricate medallion designs, there are also countless choices to fit any decor style. Geometric patterns or abstract prints compliment contemporary style, while printed outdoor images, quotes, and minimalist designs bode well with more modern settings.

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String a curtain

If a tapestry just doesn’t fit your style, a curtain might do the trick. A simple, solid drapery softens the room without adding too much fuss. The mounts won’t do much damage and, in a pinch, tensions rods would do the trick. We personally love this look behind a bed.

Create a (shelved) gallery wall

Want the trendy gallery wall look, without the mess of drilling a dozen holes in the wall? Consider using floating shelves instead. Sure, you’re still putting a few holes in the wall to install the shelves, but you’re also able to change up your selection at any time without new holes. Look for floating shelves with a small outer lip to stop slippage. Otherwise, use some wall putty to hold the frames in place.

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Frame a statement piece

A large piece of art doesn’t have to weigh you, or your walls, down. Hanging a poster or large photo has to do entirely with what it’s framed in. Find a lightweight poster frame, or alternative method — like these wooden bars, which leave the poster intact and give any artwork a clean, crisp look.

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Add a mirror

You’ll need a mirror anyway, right? Go big with a framed floor mirror, which can be found relatively inexpensively. Not only will it take up a considerable amount of your wall space with zero holes, but it will also help reflect and create light throughout your apartment. Again, wall putty is your friend here.

DIY copper shelves wall decorating ideas

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Go green

A little green can go a long way. Dress up your walls with some of your favorite houseplants, whether by hanging a pot from a ceiling hook or placing a plant stand in front of your bare walls. The open shelving from your gallery wall also gets a lively upgrade with a plant, as shown above.

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Stick on a decal

Wall decal stickers are widely available online and offer something for everyone. Whether it’s adding a shape like stripes, stars or polka dots, channeling nature with trees and leaves, or writing out your favorite quote, there are an endless number of styles and designs. Think about size and placement. Decals come in sticker or wall-cling materials, both which are a breeze to remove when the time comes.

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Flash some Neon

An eye-catching statement piece doesn’t have to be enormous — it just has to be eye-catching. Neon signs are just that. Grab a vintage one of your favorite brand, or find a new one with a fun saying or image that will have everyone talking.

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Be crafty with washi

Heard of washi tape yet? It’s the Japanese version of masking tape. Made from rice paper, it doesn’t leave the residue of the stuff we have stateside. Even more appealing, it comes in a massive variety of colors and patterns. Hanging your pictures, prints and other paper goods with a piece of washi tape for an easy gallery wall, or create your own geometric mural with it.

metal wall organizer wall decorating ideas

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Get organized

Use your spare wall space to get organized. From cork boards to calendars, get your style on while staying on schedule.

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Map it out

Maps aren’t going out of style anytime soon, and we say the bigger the better. A vintage style adds class to your space, while more classic styles can accommodate any decor style. Hang it like you would large art, and you’ll be seeing the world from the comfort of your couch. Bonus points if you flag the places you’ve traveled.

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Created by Baptiste Ducommun for Klybeck, these minimalist hangers add a touch of class to any room while providing decorative flexibility.

Designed to mimic the effect of an ivy plant slowly expanding outwards and upwards, this design, appropriately called “Ivy,” allows for expansion, growth, and possibility, much like the organic plants they are based on.

Oiled oak veneer highlights their natural simplicity, while a chrome steel offers structural support. A simple two screw back mount makes them both durable and long-lasting, and at the same offers a floating, ethereal look.

The three pieces vary slightly in size and shape, and are designed to be used together in endless combinations. The “Ivy” set can be used alone, or as part of a dynamic series, also available through the Swiss company based in Basel, which offers three other similar pieces.

Both sophisticated and natural, the “Ivy” set gives a practical decorative touch to a room, but allows for flexibility in decoration, and movable and organic expansion.

Whimsical Ways Kids Room Ideas

In fact, we believe that keeping walls white or gray and adding in smaller bits of color gives you even more possibilities to make a kids room creative and playful. That, and it will keep you from repainting when they outgrow lime green or Barbie pink walls in three years. Trust us.

When it comes to finding colorful accents, first consider what your child already has. Children’s books and stuffed animals are often fun colors, so put them in a place that doubles as decor. Wall decals, bedding, and rugs all can add color and pattern to a kids room, but can be easily changed with age.

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Bright Books

This kids room comes to life with shelving that showcases a children’s book collection. This makes the books easier to access, looks organized, and the covers add bright colors to an otherwise neutral room. Once the kids are grown, swapping out the toys and books for other accent pieces is simple.

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Diamond Removable Wallpaper

This pick of diamond removable wallpaper adds a bit of whimsy but looks adult enough to redecorate the room for a growing girl.

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Scandinavian-Inspired Decals

A few triangles go a long way on these white walls. With an all black, white and wood color palette, this room remains youthful with cartoonish accent pieces. Where can we get a big cloud pillow for ourselves?

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Vibrant Furniture and Accessories

This bedframe is a funky statement piece that says “big girl” without saying “too big”. A decal, a floral pillow, and touches of color make this kids room sweet and simple.

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Perfectly Patterned

The collection of children’s books and mixing of patterns on this bed compliment the cool tones in the rest of the kids room, leading to a youthful-yet-sophisticated style.

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Touches of Turquoise

The bedframe, the curtains, the record player — the details in this modern bohemian bedroom make it bold without being overwhelming. We love the sheets, too.

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The New Nautical

This bed is literally stacked, and we love it. Nautical goes whimsical while a pile of patterns on a bright white canvas. The blueprints in their yellow frames complement the space perfectly.

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Geometric Dreamin’

A mix of geometric prints, a flying washi tape airplane, and a few knick-knacks turn this kids room into a space to dream and create.

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Shaped Up

The accents of triangles, stripes, and circles in this room add interest and playfulness to this Scandinavian space.

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All About Orange

Someone loves foxes, and we love this room. Though highly modern, the wood paneling, teepee-style bookshelf, and “tent bed” make this room positively kiddish and outdoorsy.

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Simply Beachy

If there’s one example of the power of accent pieces, this is it. Throw blankets and pillows bring out the colors of a tropical print, and the result is a kids room as tranquil as the beach itself.

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Room for Three

When three’s company, the room needs to be good. Platform and lofted beds save space and look simple, leaving accent pieces such as books and pillows to create the kid-vibes.

Image: Charmean Neithart Interiors LLC

Neon Nautical

Nautical styles often take on a stuffy and elite aesthetic. This kids room changed that with a with a neon orange desk and accent pieces.

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Space to dream

Even without the diamond wallpaper, the sweet collection of pillows and stuffed animals under this dreamy canopy would make almost any kid love naptime.

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Touches of Love

Tiny bits of red go a long way in this bedroom. Every accent piece is dainty and adds a tiny bit of color. Except the bear.

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Patterned Pink

Though the walls are neutral, this room is packed with colors and patterns that pop. Even teenage girls wouldn’t mind sharing this room.

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Go for Garland

Pink textiles and a strand of feminine garland are all this gray room needs to become the perfect place for a growing girl.

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Butterfly Walls

A bold wallpaper can be mostly monotoned and still make a big statement in a kids room.

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Cottage-Styled Bedroom

So many sweet accent pieces in this room, but we love the ombre dresser, bed pillows, and pompom rug.

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Here Comes the Sun

A statement wall does just that, and does it exceptionally well with the addition of a sun and a few pillowy-cloud decals. Call it the room of our dreams.

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3D Butterfly Collage

A little overwhelming, but amazingly beautiful. These butterflies stick onto walls like decals. Meaning they look great on, but come off without a fight.

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A Trunk Show

Hanging tutus and other dress up clothes puts them at easy reach for imaginative kids, and decorates the space beautifully at the same time.

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Stuffed Shelves

Stuffed animals and brightly colored book spines add youthfulness to a contemporary bedroom.

Image: Alex Findlater

A True Gallery Wall

This bright white bedroom gets a heavy dose of color with an array of original artwork, bright books, and punches of color in the furniture and rug.

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Positively Pink

Pink and teal go together like peanut butter and jelly. We can’t even single out a favorite part of this girly space.

Image: Jen Talbot

Nature-Loving Nursery

The eye is immediately drawn to the silhouetted pine tree decals, but the rustic accents in the rest of this nursery (like the unique crib textiles) make it feel like a modern cabin.

Image: Andrew Snow Photography

Bright Birch Decals

The tree decals are a bit more subtle in this nursery, where white pops on gray walls. Colorful birds add playfulness and warmer hues.

Image: Chango & Co.

Fruity Fun

Got some plain white walls? Why not dress them up with some watermelon decals? Carrying the whimsy of the walls are heavily patterned beds in warm colors, and a modern nightstand both kids and adults go crazy for.
What fun colors and accessories have defined your kids room ideas? We’d love to hear from you, so leave us a comment below!

MESURA’s Sant Mori Pérgola poolside retreat creates a new space for a family to enjoy sunny days at their summer home in Sant Mori, Spain. Despite their regular use the pool, the adjacent patio was uncomfortable and unused.

The design used the common facade of a neighbor’s plain wall as its base. The other three sides were left untouched. One of these sides connects the space to the main home and the others provide views of the region’s beautiful landscape.

A long store room runs across much of the wall, a key aspect in the function and style of the design. Its wooden construction removes the cold, lifeless look of the earlier stone facade. Meanwhile, each of the three front panels works like a sliding door for easy access to whatever the family needs.

The defining feature of the space is its canopy. Belts of light create beautiful shadows on the pavement that show the reflect the passage of time. They also provide much needed shade. The canopy transforms this space into a space for family to congregate. [Photography by Salva Lopez and information courtesy of MESURA]

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