Designers may call it neutral toned or Navajo white, but let’s face it – it is builder’s beige. If you are not a beige person, how do you introduce color to your new apartment if the lease declares no painting or even nail holes?
Some people who are born “nesters,” and simply must have a home that reflects their personality and interests. If you are not allowed to paint the walls or even hanging pictures, how do you make an apartment your own?
Pick a Color
Image by Pinot & Dita via Flickr
Introduce your favorite color to the room using furniture and accessories. Changing the color of your sofa may be as simple as a new slipcover or covering pillows with a favorite fabric. Knowing how to sew is a wonderful skill, but if you don’t sew, you may be able to enlist a friend or relative to help you.
Removable wall decals are available that can provide color, texture and design to you walls. Just be sure the decal is labeled removable or temporary or you may damage the wall paint.
You can use fabric to provide color and pattern. Change out the drapes in a room for a dramatic pop of color. Carefully store the original drapes so you can hang them when you leave the apartment.
Safe Wall Art
There are adhesive picture hangers that can hold up to a five-pound frame safely. The adhesive is neutral and can be easily removed with no damage to the walls. Do not use these hangers with mirrors or exceed the weight limits on the package. With a little work and some imagination, even a beige box can become a home!









