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6 Ways to Spruce Up Your Apartment

Victoria Herlocker
Kyra Mackesy
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter.

There’s no place like home, so here are six simple ways to decorate your apartment! 

1. String lights

They’re not just for the holidays!  String lights add a warm glow to any living space and can be enjoyed all year round. 

2. A tapestry

Tapestries are the perfect way to cover up large, blank walls.  They instantly make a room feel like home, and they add a pop of color. 

3. Canvases and Posters

Adding art to your walls makes your apartment unique.  Hunting for the perfect poster is an adventure, and it doesn’t get more personal than displaying something you’ve painted yourself. 

4. Flowers

If gardening isn’t your thing, go for a low-maintenance plant like a cactus or a succulent.  If that’s too much responsibility, fake flowers are just fine.

 

5. Throw Pillows and Blankets

This simple addition to your sofa will instantly make your living room cozier.  Before you know it, it’ll be your favorite spot to nap. 

 

6. Picture Frames

Scattering picture frames on windowsills and in bookshelves is another way to personalize your living space!  

 

 

Victoria is a senior at The College of New Jersey and a features editor for HCTCNJ.  She is majoring in Journalism and Professional Writing, and minoring in Marketing & Communications.   
Kyra Mackesy graduated The College of New Jersey with a BA in Journalism and Professional Writing and a minor in Criminology in 2019. While at TCNJ, she was an active member of their Her Campus chapter, holding a wide array of positions: President and Campus Correspondent, Editor-in-Chief, Senior Editor, Marketing and Publicity Director, and Social Media Manager. She loved seeing her chapter grow throughout her four years in college, and will remain an active Her Campus Alumni.