Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to a Parisian apartment, furnish a studio or add style to a student apartment, there are some easy and inexpensive decorating ideas. With the help of a few simple tricks, your living space can be modernized and given a whole new look. Here are 10 ideas for elegantly decorating your apartment.
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To create a feeling of space, push back walls and let light circulate, the mirror is your deco ally. Carefully chosen and positioned, they can give a whole new dimension to the different rooms in your apartment. In classic round or rectangular shapes, or more audacious like the wall mirror Pond wall mirrorwith an assertive frame, like the ZigZag mirror by &Klevering completely invisible or in a wide range of colors, the mirror adapts to your apartment’s decor.
Our decorating tip: in a hallway, opt for a mix of mirrors to bring light to an often dark passageway and decorate without weighing down the space.
Light, light, light! It’s the ultimate quest when furnishing an apartment. Whether our windows face a courtyard, a cramped alley or we’re renting, the options for bringing light into the interior are limited. Table lamps and floor lamps are solutions that will both bring light and create different moods for different rooms and times of day. Our decorating tip: opt for a beautiful suspension like the Vertigo by Petite Friture to give your apartment the finishing touch.
Green plants are still the number one decorative element in French homes, and with good reason. Flowering or with colorful leaves, plants bring life to your interior. In a pretty planter Churros by &Klevering to show off its foliage, or on a piece of furniture such as a side table in the Hourglass by Ferm Living to appreciate its size, decorate any room in your apartment with style.
Our decorating tip: if you don’t have a green thumb, choose succulents, which require less watering and will remain beautiful in all circumstances. Artificial plants, on the other hand, should be avoided.
Curtains are a key element in your interior design. They bring warmth, personality and privacy to your living space. To limit privacy, curtains create a visual barrier. For the bedroom, which is a resting area, blackout curtains are a practical solution for keeping the light out. And if you don’t want to choose between curtains and sheers, there are double rods that let you combine the two. The choice of fabric and prints is essential to establish the style of your apartment. Linen, corduroy, plain or variegated like the curtains Toiletpaper curtains by SelettiThere’s a wide choice of curtains for every style of apartment.
Our decorating tip: in a rented student apartment, curtains are an effective solution for dressing up the walls without having to change the wallpaper!
Wall decoration is very important to give soul and personality to your living space. That’s why it’s essential to decorate your apartment with carefully chosen and placed works of art. Today, there are new mounting systems that allow you to decorate your walls without drilling them: ideal for a student apartment. Alternatively, you can choose to place a painting on a pretty Scandinavian wooden sideboard, for example, or opt for sculptures and vases such as the Riviera vase by Sarah Lavoine. Let yourself be inspired!
Our decorating tip: opt for a design icon like theEames House bird by Vitra to add style to your Parisian apartment.
From cushions chosen to match the color and material of the sofa are a simple way of adding a special charm to your living room. As well as camouflaging any imperfections in the backrest and providing comfort, cushions are easy to change according to decorating trends or personal taste. In the bedroom too, decorative cushions are easy to add to a bed or armchair, adding a splash of color to your decor. Add style and personality to your interior by mixing cushions in different patterns and materials. Why not combine Marimekko floral cushions with Ferm Living curly wool cushions ?
Our decorating tip: to turn a studio into a private boudoir, choose velvet cushions. Double jeu by Sarah Lavoine. This soft, thick material, combined with burgundy or English green tones, will add a cosy touch to your interior.
How about turning your books into decorative objects? A pretty bookcase can become a key decorative element in your home. By interspersing design objects between the books and mixing horizontal and vertical storage, your bookcase will adopt a highly original, unstructured style. As well as providing more storage space, the bookcase will personalize your apartment, making it a unique place.
Our decorating tip: in a small space, choose a bookcase with slim shelves and an airy design like the Gubi Daedal to lighten the space.
Even in the bathroom, decoration has its place. A judicious selection of small items, such as a pretty liquid soap dispenser to match the soap dish, adds a touch of style. Art deco or Scandinavian? Visit accessories give character and identity to this relaxation area.
Our decorating tip: showcase your towels on the iconic towel rack Servietto by Zanotta.
It’s most often at table to entertain friends and family. To make sharing an even more pleasant experience, set a pretty table with a selection of placemats that will make your tableware stand out. For a classic table setting plates will match. For a more original table, choose the patterns and colors of the Bitossi Home platesplates, even if it means mismatching them all. There are all kinds of glasses such as the Konus cocktail glass by Konus cocktail glasses by Broste Copenhagen or slender, colorful shapes like the Cuttings wine glasses by Pols Potten or totally transparent. The choice of glasses is crucial, as they are the few elements that add height to your table. They’re sure to catch the eye of your guests.
Our decorating tip: go so far as to match your kitchen’s kitchen utensils !
The sofa is the central element of your living room. Both synonymous with comfort and conviviality, it comes in 2, 3 or even 4 seaters. In fabric, velvet or leather, such as the Outline sofait’s ready to welcome you after a tiring day, or to be the witness of your most beautiful parties.
Our decorating tip: For a made-to-measure sofa that adapts to the dimensions of your living room and to your changing furnishing desires, opt for the collection N701 collection by Ethnicraft. Made up of several modules ranging from a chaise longue to a 3-seater sofa and a pouffe, create your ideal sofa!
A few simple decorating tricks will give your living space a boost and a feeling of warmth and good living. These personal touches will bring your apartment to life, making it more stylish and therefore more modern. Whether you’re renting, living in a student studio or in a Parisian apartment, there are decorating ideas for every lifestyle.
Take your pick from all these design ideas, get inspired and find the perfect combination for your decor.
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