Below, I’m sharing five steps that I took to add charm to my 650-square-foot unit.
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Bringing in Faux Mantels
Mantels are another architectural feature that I love.
Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byKyle J. Caldwell
However, I secured a beautifulfaux mantelfor my bedroom from Facebook Marketplace and ordered another for my living room.
It’s been fun to decorate these mantels so that they really suit my personality.
Installing New Light Fixtures
Everyone knows that builder-grade light fixtures are generally pretty bland.
The Spruce / Candra Huff
The fixture in my bedroom is actually from Target but looks super high-end.
There’s plenty of chic lighting on the market that doesn’t break the bank.
Designer Molly Torres Portnof, the founder of DATE Interiors, is also a proponent of swapping out lighting.
Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byMargaret Rose
Portnof explains how it’s a quick, easy, and relatively affordable way to elevate your space.
Displaying Meaningful Art
No home is complete without art.
Even if you’re just living somewhere temporarily, make an effort to fill the walls withsomething.
Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byKyle J. Caldwell
I enjoy creatinggallery wallswhenever possible because they infuse so much character into a space.
There are so many ways to source it without blowing your budget.
you’re free to also DIY your own art if you’re crafty.
Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byKyle J. Caldwell
Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byKyle J. Caldwell
Design bySarah Lyon/ Photo byMargaret Rose
