Easy Apartment Updates

Fall and winter are the perfect seasons to update your apartment for a refreshed and improved look. Updating your apartment doesn’t require a lot of time or a lot of money—just a few simple changes can completely transform the look and feel of your living space to create a more welcoming and relaxing atmosphere at home. Whether you want to make big changes or small ones, check out the tips below to discover some easy updates you might like to try in your Mountain View apartment.

Bring in Unexpected Décor

One of the easiest ways to refresh you apartment’s décor is to bring unexpected objects into the mix. Use a rustic wooden ladder in the bathroom to hang towels, try out a garden stool as a side table, or create your own lamp from a bottle or vase. This is also a great opportunity to bring in an antique or a meaningful item you may want to display, even if it doesn’t necessarily mesh with the other décor of your room. Rather than detracting from your décor, artistic use of these objects will call attention to them in just the right way to present a stunning focal point that really stands out. Bringing in any type of unexpected décor lends personality to your entire apartment, creating a space that is both interesting and functional.

Add Colorful Accents

A little color can go a long way toward making your apartment feel brand new, and accent pieces don’t need to be large in order to pack a punch. Adding color to any room for a brighter, livelier look is easy with colorful vases, rugs, throw pillows, window treatments, or artwork. Even swapping out your traditional lampshades for a colorful or patterned alternative can drastically change the feel of a room. Choose items in keeping with the color scheme of each space in your apartment, but focus on brighter, eye-catching shades to really make these additions stand out.

Repaint Old Furniture

Even though you can’t paint your apartment walls, you can refresh wooden—or even plastic—furniture with a fresh coat of paint or stain. Adding a shiny gloss topcoat will really make your furniture shine, bringing more light and life into your apartment to help the space feel larger and more inviting. If you prefer more traditional décor, choose neutral colors in keeping with your decorative scheme or the original colors of your furniture. Alternatively, you can try out a completely new color for an instant change that will influence the entire atmosphere in your apartment.

At Carmel The Village, you’ll have your choice of a spacious studio, one-, or two-bedroom apartment in one of the most accessible locations in Mountain View, CA. Our luxury apartment community features spacious floor plans, upscale finishes, amazing on-site amenities, and much more—visit us online to check out our gallery or to learn more about our availability and move-in specials.