We want your Toronto rental apartment to be as sexy as you! Don’t commit these 10 most common cardinal sins of apartment decorating! Instead, use these simple tips to create a home that’s organized, balanced, attractive and welcoming for guests, or just for your own peace of mind.
- Toilet rugs. Those mats that wrap around the base of your toilet are not only nasty as hell, they’re so 1990. Toss the toilet rug and go for a small, square bath mat instead.
- Exposed cords. Cords should be tucked behind furniture or fed through a cutely-painted tube to hide the horror within. Plus, it’ll keep them organized so it’s easier to find the one you need when the times comes.
- The wrong window coverings. Vertical blinds make an apartment feel like a hospital room, and aluminum blinds have no style. Instead, hang floor-to-ceiling curtains – they look much better, plus the length will help make your space feel bigger.
- Horrible original hardware. There’s no reason to feel stuck with the hardware you get – in fact, changing the knobs and pulls on furniture like dressers and on kitchen and bath cabinets is one of the most budget-friendly, impactful decor upgrades you can make.
- Undecorated entry. It’s the first impression of your home, so why leave it drab? Hang art, add a side table with flowers or photos and lay an attractive welcome mat.
- Oversized, puffy faux-leather couches. It’s amazing that those things still sell. Comfy or not, they’re the ultimate eyesore.
- Mismatched furniture. Only under the perfect circumstances can one get away with furniture that’s all different colours with no central theme. Don’t do it.
- Perfectly matched everything. Red couch, red rug, red table and chairs and red wallpaper is only going to send you to the looney bin.
- Unsymmetrical furniture. The way you place your furniture in a room can have a huge impact on how that room FEELS. Whenever possible, go for symmetry and balance, such as two identical chairs, side by side.
- Tons of clutter. Our apartments are small. Keeping them organized and not full of clutter is the best tip we can give you for having a comfortable, functional and welcoming apartment in Toronto!
Sources: HGTV, Real Simple