Decorating plain spaces in a luxury apartment is an excellent way to make them feel personal and express yourself creatively. Plus, customizing and adding art makes it feel like home, especially if you recently moved in. Here are some simple, fun ideas to inspire you.

How to Adorn Empty Walls

1. Use Large Art

Placing an oversized painting or photograph in a small space commands attention and sets the tone of the room. For a minimalist approach, use a black-and-white or sepia photo, or add a pop of color with a brightly colored piece. Using images inspired by nature sets a calming, tranquil mood. Quilts, tapestries, and wall hangings also cover large spaces well.

2. Hang Mirrors

Displaying mirrors is an old interior design trick to give smaller spaces the illusion of being larger than they are. Mirrors also reflect light, which brightens up the room. Consider hanging an oversized mirror, or mix several smaller pieces together in a salon-style collage. Choose unique frames that further accent the wall.

3. Paint a Mural

If you own your condo, creating a custom mural is a fun way to show off your artistic skills and make the space your own. Art has been shown to induce psychological and physiological healing; enhance the quality of life; nurture overall well-being; and help mitigate symptoms of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other chronic degenerative diseases.

4. Create a Gallery

Galleries add personality and color to a wall without requiring any special artistic abilities. Display a collection of art, family photographs, pressed leaves and flowers, or framed butterflies. Wall hangings, plates, maps, scraps of cloth, and other curiosities make excellent galleries as well.

Choose simple, cohesive frames or mix it up with a variety of designs and colors. Extending the gallery wall to the luxury apartment ceiling creates the illusion of a larger space.

5. Install Shelves

It’s easy to run out of floor space for bookshelves in senior luxury apartments, so try incorporating your collections into your walls. Floating shelves offer the perfect way to display books, small sculptures, art from loved ones, and collectibles in an accessible area. Paint or stain the shelves to add additional color and personality to the space.

If you’re seeking retirement community options in Onalaska and La Crosse County, WI, Traditional Trades Inc. offers luxury senior living. For more than 27 years, this premier apartment rental agency has offered luxury apartment rentals, including twin homes and multiple floor plans. Their luxury apartments feature plenty of details designed for seniors, including no steps, attached garages, and on-site maintenance. Visit their website to explore the properties, or call (608) 783-4785 to learn about their available condominiums for rent.