Just because you rent an apartment or house instead of owning it doesn’t mean you can’t make it your space. Apartment décor inside and out is a great way to enhance your living room so your neighbors will appreciate it too. There are many inexpensive apartment decorations that won’t drain your bank account. When choosing your apartment décor, remember to think about things that are not permanent. There are no design options worth risking your security deposit for.

1. Hang the artwork. Art doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. When looking for great art, look for prints rather than paintings at your local craft fair or even online. Get creative and take pretty pictures out of magazines if you like. Place your prints in inexpensive frames and hang them on the wall. Make art really stand out by mixing and matching frame styles and sizes. Play with grouping the frames before hanging up. If you can’t put nails in the wall, invest in removable stickers to hang the art.

2. Bring textiles. A little fabric can go a long way. One way to improve the look of your kitchen is by hanging some tea towels on cabinet door handles. The towels serve as decoration and give you something to dry your dishes and hands. Hang fabric curtains on the windows to decorate the apartment and give you some privacy. A tablecloth or placemat set adds color and visual interest to a dining table without breaking the bank. To add visual appeal to the kitchen and bathroom too, mixing and matching textiles adds personal style to your apartment.

3. Hang a mirror. Mirrors are a great decoration for apartments. They not only add decoration to your space, but also allow you to check your appearance and also make a small space appear larger. Choose a single large mirror to hang in your living room or group several smaller mirrors together. Mixing small mirrors with your artwork adds interest and space to your room. Get a bargain on a mirror by looking at thrift stores or flea markets.

4. Light some candles. Candles, whether they are tealights, tapers or pillars, are an easy way to add an elegant touch to your apartment. Place the candles on your dining table or place them in a group on a coffee table. If you also want to decorate with scents, look for scented candles.

5. Use pillows for the floor. Floor cushions are a practical way to add a decorative touch to your apartment. They are useful if you like to entertain but don’t have a lot of room for furniture and need extra seating. Choose floor pillows in a pattern that matches your furniture. When not in use, they can sit in the corner and serve a decorative purpose.

Areas directly connected to the exterior of your apartment, such as your balcony or patio, are extensions of your living space. Do some container gardening that will not only enhance the space, but also enhance your kitchen! Place a statue, hang a wind chime or solar reflectors, or create a small garden area with potted trees, flowers, and some decorative wood or landscape blocks. With great apartment decorating ideas like these, don’t be surprised if your neighbors come up and ask you for advice on decorating their apartments.