Setting up your first apartment can be a mix of pure delight and stressful disaster. What do you need? Where do you get it? Over the past year we tried to help you get your space in tip top shape, whether it's your first apartment or your fiftieth, by pointing your toward the best products and resources. Hey, we don't call ourselves Apartment Therapy for nothin'!
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• Adding Architectural Interest: Removable Wall Panels
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Love this post - I find it very useful. I think another great way to dress up your apartment on a budget is thru art lease programs. I've personally used a cool art lease consultancy in Chicago called Revolving Collections Gallery -https://www.facebook.com/RevolvingCollectionsGallery - and it has worked out great! You can hang beautiful one-of-a-kind artwork in your apartment for a completely affordable monthly fee. It's awesome - and you're supporting local artists/designers!!