How to Add Color to Your Apartment Without Painting

Making an apartment feel like home can be tricky business. You want to seize every opportunity to add your own personal touches throughout the space, but you don’t want to make any costly permanent changes that you’ll regret later. Living in an apartment complex where you’re not permitted to paint doesn’t mean that you can’t still add color and personality to your home. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for spicing things with brilliant hues that you can take with you when you go.

Here are some tips for how to add color to your apartment without painting:

Use floral arrangements to add a splash of color.

Whether you choose to grab a bouquet of your favorite flowers on your way home from work or opt for one of the many colorful flowering plants that you can grow indoors, there’s no denying that flowers can really bring a home’s décor to life. It’s also a great way to beat the winter blues or add a nice fragrance to your space.

Make a statement with big, colorful art.

There’s something for everyone in the world of wall art. A quick online search should render hundreds or thousands of options to choose from, or you can stop by one of the many art galleries and gallery events in Boulder. To achieve the biggest impact, choose large pieces with vibrant hues that will match your desired décor.

Brighten up your space with brilliant textiles.

Home décor items such as rugs, tapestries, blankets, and throw pillows can have a very dramatic effect if you choose high impact colors and incorporate them throughout your apartment.  Opt for fabrics that provide strong contrast with the apartment’s existing hues, such as permanent wall and floor colors. Curtains should also be chosen with these tips in mind.

Let your seating choices steal the show.

There’s so much to be said about colorful seating. Whether it’s a brightly upholstered sofa or a pair of contrasting chairs, this is a very effective strategy for adding a bit of style to your apartment. The possibilities here are endless.  You can purchase some colorful accent chairs, or if you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, check out these 30 DIY Chair Projects, courtesy of Brit + Co.

Hang some shelves for that extra pop of color.

Hanging a few wall-mount shelves gives you just the right amount of surface space to show off smaller home décor items. This is also a way to display any collector’s pieces that you may have. Use your imagination to choose eclectic items that complement the other colors found in your apartment, and be sure to hang them around the average person’s eye level for maximum impact.

Combine these strategies however you see fit, and enjoy your newly vibrant, personalized space.