2021 Apartment Decorating Trends

Interior decorating doesn't mean expensive and over the top and in 2021 it's about personalization and creating a space that is beautiful, safe, and makes you feel right at home.

The latest apartment design strategies range from inexpensive and simple to furniture upgrades and layouts that call for modern easy living.

In this guide we look at the current on-trend furniture and décor every modern apartment should have!

It’s All About Indoor & Outdoor Living

Just because you don’t have your own backyard doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy some green living. Incorporating indoor plants is a big design trend and an important part of creating flow and balance. You’ll be surprised at the difference a simple fern or striking orchid can make to your space and the way you feel.

You can learn about the different indoor plants to add to your home from those that enjoy full sun to low light and moderate watering. There is a plant for every renter so with a little bit of research, you’re sure to find the ideal plant

Bring Light In

You can’t change the windows for more natural light but in most cases, you can change the trim. Let the light into your apartment with a beautiful set of drapes, an authentic wood or bamboo blind, or light window treatments that leave the area feeling airy. Light is one of the best ways to lift your mood and ensure that you enjoy your home. It makes you feel happy, motivated, and alive.

Clutter-Free

When you live in a small space and you find storage in the apartment hard to keep up with, clutter can become one of your worst nightmares!

Focus on decluttering by getting rid of clothes you know longer wear, furniture you don’t use, or upcycling pieces that are damaged. An old chair doesn’t need to sit in the corner and not prove it’s worth! You can repaint, reupholster and give it a completely new look so that it adds value and interest to your home.

Create Storage

Use plastic stackable bins, ottomans, and storage chests to help you keep everything organized. Whether you live in a small apartment or an open plan space, disorganization can drive you through the roof! Give everything a place with storage furniture, drawer organizers, and clever shelving ideas to help you stay on top of your valuables.

Furniture

Furniture for a small apartment should always be off the ground. What I mean is that it should have legs so you can see the floor underneath your furniture pieces. Bulky items that cut off specific sections can make the room feel overwhelmed by the furniture rather than enhanced.

Think about light colors from snow-shite chests to chestnut tables and chairs with thin frames and slim legs. These are great for small apartments but any home can benefit from light and bright pieces that are also easy to clean.

Have Fun

Decorating an apartment is all about affordability and incorporating trends that suit your personality and lifestyle. If you aren't one for taking care of a living plant, consider artificial plants to decorate an apartment. You can't go wrong with storage, so thinking of ways to add space and clear the clutter is always a bonus when it comes to a functional and an attractive home.

While you can't build or renovate in an apartment, you can create storage, you can decorate, and you can improve your home to make it look and feel like a modern, inviting space.