Decorating on A Budget – Renters Share their Thoughts
Apartments.com recently conducted a survey to current renters about decorating, ninety percent of renters will decorate when moving to a new apartment; and of these renters, eighty-one percent will decorate within the first three months of their move.
Most renters said that their biggest decorating challenge is staying within a budget (38%). Other survey respondents stated their challenges when decorating include: not having enough space (23%), need help with organization (12%) and unsure of what colors to use (12%).
In our survey, we also found that the majority of renters, sixty-five percent, plan to spend $500 or less on their decorating budget while eighteen percent of respondents will spend between $500 and $1000.
But decorating does not have to break the bank, as Eva the Shopping Diva, shopping expert and blogger from ShopLocal, offers this advice for renters decorating on a budget:
- First try a small yet important room, like the bathroom. Simply hanging a new shower curtain with a gorgeous pattern can really change the look of the room. Add a great bath mat that compliments the pattern and a new look is born.
- Re-covering old dining room chairs or a worn-out ottoman are easy ways to subtly change the style of a room. Select a fabulous fabric and use a staple gun to give old furniture a new life.
- Wall decals are a snap to apply and if you get tired of them you can easily peel them off. You can get very creative with this great alternative to wallpaper.
This article was created from survey results generated by the Apartments.com What Renters Want monthly survey. If you have an idea for a survey topic, or would like to receive information on how you can make your voice heard by responding to one of our surveys, please send us an email at whatrenterswant@apartments.com.
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