It's easy to see how living in an apartment can feel drab. It's common for renters to have restrictions on painting walls, removing carpet, etc., so uniformity is normal to see when you look at different complexes.

What can you do to help decorate your place so that when you have friends over it doesn’t feel like a unit but a home? Here are several decorating tips to help turn Chico rental properties into chic sanctuaries where everybody will enjoy spending time and relaxing.

Gallery Display

A great way to hide boring walls that are normally a shade of white is to create a gallery display. Use artwork, pictures in frames and floating shelves to give a focal point for the eye to be drawn to. Only choose one wall in your apartment to have the gallery -- this will prevent your walls from looking cluttered. 

Drapes & Curtains

White mini blinds are great when you're trying to keep your privacy and the sun out, but they don’t lend a hand to decorating. To bring dimension to blinds and small windows, dress them up with curtains and drapes.

Additional Lighting

Apartment lighting doesn’t always bring the best out of a room in Chico rental properties. This is why adding additional lighting is great for any room. Choosing a tall or short lamp can not only bring mood lighting to the space but can also add a pop of color or fun design. Between the different types of finishes, lamp shades, bulb color and bulb wattage, the options are endless!

Fun Pillows

Transform your seating into a piece of decoration with pillows. Lounging doesn’t have to be boring. Adding pillows to your seating (couch, recliner, etc.) that are in various sizes, shapes, colors and patterns can give new life to your furniture.

Tchotchkes & Trinkets

If you find that you have surfaces that are bare, add a few tchotchkes and trinkets to give character and personalize your space. You don’t want to go overboard with these so be tasteful with what you choose and remember that you can make a space look cluttered and disorganized if you aren’t careful.

For more tips on apartment living check out our blog. At HignellRentals.com we want everybody who lives in our Chico rental properties to have the best experience in their home and community. You'll find blogs with tips for cleaning, moving, apartment searching and more.