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9 Ways To Decorate Your Living Space

It's all about the knick knacks, baby.

Abby Slanga

Dec 05, 2018

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One of life's simplest joys is making your living space comfortable. Not only does it make the space homey, but it also gives you a chance to express yourself as well as decorate with various things that make you happy! The only downside is how quickly things can get expensive, so it's important to remember that thrifting and hand-me-downs are your friends.

Whether you're decorating a bedroom, your entire apartment, a locker, your office cubicle, your car, your water bottle, your laptop, or your door frame, personalizing each of them has its benefits and will bring good memories each time you look at them.

1. Tapestries

Got a big, empty space on your wall? A tapestry can cover that up with no problem, and there are a lot of different prints to choose from! In a pinch, a big scarf or folded piece of fabric works just as well.

2. Posters

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They could be movie posters, video game posters, or simply just a picture of something you enjoy.

3. Personal photographs

One of the hardest things about living away from home is missing your friends and family. Hanging up pictures from some of your favorite memories together will be sure to alleviate any homesickness you may have.

4. Rugs

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So you've got the walls covered (literally), but there's something missing. Have you tried turning your attention to the floor? Placing a rug with a prominent color from your other decorations will really tie the room together.

5. Stickers

One of my favorite things about being a college student is seeing how everyone decks out their laptops and water bottles. You've got the memes, quotes, references to interests, and sometimes just something that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

6. Knick knacks

Sure, you could put things on your desk like office supplies and a lamp, but think of the little things you could put around those things! Personally, I have things on my wall that remind me of the degree I'm working towards and cute figures on my desk of people I find inspirational.

7. Hobby items

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If you have a hobby that involves making something, why not display it in a place where you would be proud to see it?

8. Plants

Speaking of hobbies, plants are a great way to bring some color and fresh oxygen into your space while also giving you something to take care of if you can't afford a pet.

9. Take advantage of the holiday season

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If you're feeling particularly festive, holiday decorations are a great way to get into the spirit of celebration!

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9 Ways To Decorate Your Living Space

It's all about the knick knacks, baby.

2. Posters

3. Personal photographs

5. Stickers

6. Knick knacks

7. Hobby items

9. Take advantage of the holiday season

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

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2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

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7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

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10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

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17. Really good coffee

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20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

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22. Home-cooked meals

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24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

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