When renting an apartment, there are usually restrictions on what you can and can’t change. You likely can’t paint the walls or renovate the kitchen. However, you can take a few steps to make your apartment feel like home. Here are some simple ideas for adding personality to a new apartment.

How to Decorate a Rental Apartment

1. Spruce Up Some Bookshelves

Bookshelves aren’t just for books. They can divide a room, add color, and give you storage options. Get creative by arranging shelves with books, framed photos, decorative trinkets, small plants, and colorful bookends. You can also add patterned contact paper to the backs of shelving units to increase visual interest. 

2. Buy Area Rugs

Whether your apartment has hardwood, tile, or carpet, area rugs can give a room personality. A patterned area rug in a living room can become a focal point. Purchase smaller rugs for the bathroom and kitchen to spruce up an otherwise neutral space. Whether you opt for sophisticated neutrals or rich jewel tones, rugs set the foundation for myriad decor schemes.

3. Hang Wall Art

Get permission to hang small hooks on walls to display art. You can arrange a gallery of family photographs in a hallway or a large painting or poster over your bed. You’ll be delighted with the results. A few well-chosen pieces can make an apartment look like yours. 

4. Decorate With Plants

Plants make a home more inviting. Use your favorite greenery as stylish, decorative accents. Transplant your ivies into colorful, shiny pots, and place them strategically on end tables and shelves. Add a few succulents to your coffee table and put a fiddle-leaf fig in the corner, and you’re done. Leafy plants instantly brighten a room.

Looking for a rental apartment that feels like home? Contact the team at Limestone Square in Lexington, KY. These conveniently located apartments are perfect for students on a budget. They offer one, two, and three-bedroom units equipped with quality appliances and air conditioning. As a resident, you’ll have access to 24-hour maintenance services and on-site management. They’ll also pair you with a roommate if you’re looking to share an apartment. Go online to view property listings, or call (859) 254-0101 to schedule a visit.