Apartment Dwellers…Color without Commitment

When we talk about ideas to decorate your nursery or kids room, many times, a lot of the design ideas are pretty permanent.  So what do you do when you do not “own” the space you are living in? Whether renting is a temporary or permanent living situation for you, there are plenty of options to give your kiddos the cool, hip, designer look that you’ll love! Painting the walls are a great way to add drama and impact to a room but most landlords do not allow tenants to paint, so…instead of painted wall, try painted furniture!  These pieces are full of wow!!  Bringing a piece of painted furniture into the room will add the perfect amount of color and drama.

These pieces are from Stanley  – Young America

1. Ma Marie Armoire in Tangerine 2. All Seasons Bunching Chest is Sunflower 3. Bnk 7320 in Surf Blue

#2 on the list of not-so-permanent ideas are window treatments.  Another great way to bring color into a room.  Adding decorative panels brings color up onto the walls.  Not only can you add in color, but you can also add in visual interest, texture and function. Check out these options from Pottery Barn Kids and PB Teen.

1. Malibu Printes Sheer – PB Teen 2. Silk Panel in Bright Pink – Pottery Barn Kids 3. Star Jacquard Blackout Panel Navy – Pottery Barn Kids

Now to tie it all together, find some fabulous larger scaled art to hang on the walls.  Since you won’t have painted walls to “anchor” the color scheme you will be relying on your other impactful pieces to do the trick.  Large colorful prints, a fun lamp, framed pieced of fabric or even fabric stretched over a canvas will create a visual interest to you walls in an instant.