--- title: "Apartment Living Tips: 13 Ideas For White Walls [Sans Paint]" description: Tired of looking at white walls in your apartment ? Then get these 13 decor tips today. image: https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Modern%20living%20room-909575500.jpg --- ![Apartment Living Tips: 13 Ideas For White Walls [Sans Paint]](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Modern%20living%20room-909575500.jpg) [Apartment LivingApartment Living](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/apartment-living), [DecoratingDecorating](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/tag/decorating) --- # Apartment Living Tips: 13 Ideas For White Walls [Sans Paint] By  [ Hignell Rentals Team Written by Hignell Rentals Team ](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/author/hignell-rentals-team)    |    Feb 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM Share this Blog [![Share on facebook](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/facebook-icon.svg) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-13-ideas-for-white-walls-sans-paint&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/twitter-icon.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-13-ideas-for-white-walls-sans-paint&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-13-ideas-for-white-walls-sans-paint&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on instagram](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/instagram-icon.svg) ](http://www.instagram.com/share.php?u=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-13-ideas-for-white-walls-sans-paint&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram) [![Share on linkedin](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/linkedin-icon.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.hignellrentals.com/apartment-living-tips-13-ideas-for-white-walls-sans-paint&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on whatsapp](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/4172253/OneTheme/social-icons/whatsapp-icon.svg) ](https://web.whatsapp.com) ![Modern living room](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Modern%20living%20room-909575500.jpg?width=341&name=Modern%20living%20room-909575500.jpg)So you live in an apartment and you have white walls. You might be among the group of people who see having white walls as boring, especially if your apartment manager doesn’t condone painting the walls. It may seem as though you don’t have any options to add color to your home but that is far from the case. Here are 13 ideas for you to brighten up your Chico or Redding apartment. ## **1.  Furniture** Finding pieces of furniture that have a pop of color or a really fun pattern will give your room the added color you're looking for because it will stand out against the white. You can also purchase a fun looking side or coffee table that helps draw the eye away from your walls. If you already have a couch or chair that you love think about revamping it! A great way to revamp your couch with a pattern or a bold color is by using a [slipcover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM66CFKiH7U).  ## **2.  Rugs** Who thought it was a good idea to not only have white walls but also beige carpet? Attack the white on white by [throwing a sweetly patterned rug](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/tips/a20493/mistakes-area-rugs/) on top of your carpet. It'll change the focal point from your white walls to your awesomely patterned rug.  ### >>[Find Chico Apartments Here](https://www.hignellrentals.com/)! ## **3.  Hang Curtains** Curtains can be used in a multitude of different ways, whether you're hanging them to actually block out light or using them as a decorative accent. Adding window treatments is a great way to have whatever color or pattern you'd like near your walls [because everything goes with white].  ## **4.  Hang Art, Pictures, Mirrors etc.** If your white walls don’t have anything on them, then it's time to get to hanging! Creating a photo gallery can give all those wandering eyes something interesting to look at.  ## **5.  Switch shower heads and faucets** Updating anything that is dull or out of date will give your apartment a face lift. It'll give you the feeling of a whole new space without doing much.  ## **6.  Change Lighting** If you have an unsightly shade on your lamp that clashes with your style, then you can always [buy or make a new one](https://www.pinterest.com/explore/lampshade-redo/) and switch it out. Also adding floor lamps can showcase color in a certain area of a room.   ## **7.  Update Wall Plates** Those plates around light switches can be switched out from the boring old white to something more exciting like nickel or whatever would match your current décor. ## **8.  Temporary Backsplash** Sick of white in your kitchen? Purchasing a temporary backsplash will not only give your kitchen a brand new look but will also allow you to add that splash of color you were wanting.  ## **9. Temporary Counter Top** Did you know there was such a thing as a temporary counter top? It's basically just a giant sticker that gives you the illusion of having a nice stone surface.  ## **10. Accessories** Home accents are really in these days whether you're into fun fake plants, pillows with fun sayings, comfy throw blankets, coasters that bring an extra something to your tables, or a funky table lamp. Any or all can give your apartment not only that extra piece of color you're looking for but can also a more "home" like feeling. ## **11. ****Fresh flowers** Not the kind of person to have fake plants in your home? Go to a thrift store to find a fun vase, then head to your local farmer's market to buy fresh flowers. This will not only add some well needed color in the room you place them in but will help liven up the space.   ## **12. Temporary Wallpaper** If you simply can’t stomach being surrounded by white walls then consider using [temporary wall paper](http://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/home-accessories/tips/g1324/peel-and-stick-removable-wallpaper-1212/?slide=1). This way you can have a splash of color on your walls without having to commit. ## **13.  Wall Tapestry** How about a [wall tapestry](https://www.amazon.com/s/?ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wall+tapestry&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Awall+tapestry)? These can easily be hung on any wall, are great for large walls, you avoid anything permanent except a couple of small nail holes, and they are very unique! It's important to check with your apartment manager before you remove any hardware or stick things to walls or counter tops. Take some time to figure out what you would like your apartment to look like. The possibilities are endless when you think of your [white walls](https://blog.hignellrentals.com/unique-rental-living-ideas-for-your-white-walls) as a blank canvas to design something wonderful. Embrace your white walls today! For more rental living tips subscribe to our blog or visit our [Rental Resource](https://www.hignellrentals.com/rental-resources/) page! ## Are You In the Market for a Chico Apartment? If you're in the market for a [Chico apartment](https://www.hignellrentals.com/rentals/?q=&proptype=1&community=Chico&bedrooms=&pricemin=0&pricemax=0), head to the Hignell Rentals apartment search and you just may find the ideal place to call home! Our Chico apartment complexes come with beautiful landscaping (including lots of mature trees in some of them), luxurious amenities, professional management and much more. You can easily look for an apartment from the comfort of your own home at HignellRentals.com, check it out today! 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