Tips

How to decorate your first apartment right.

The first steps

When you move into your first apartment, it can be difficult to figure out how to decorate it. After all, you want a feel-good atmosphere so it feels like home right away without making your wallet suffer too much.

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to add some personality to your apartment is with posters. But with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. When you're looking for ideas for posters in your home, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, consider the size of your walls. If you have large empty spaces, you should opt for bolder and brighter designs. If you're working with smaller spaces, choose posters that are more minimalist. Secondly, you should think about the colors in your space. If you want something that really stands out, choose a high-contrast color scheme. However, if you're going for a more subtle look, stick to a single color family. The safest option is to choose a black and white color scheme. Black and white images exude elegance and simplicity. But if you think that black and white motifs look boring, let us convince you otherwise. In the image below you can see an example of a black and white picture wall with the theme of music or Freddie Mercury. The murals exude movement and raw elegance - you can practically hear the crowd cheering on their favorite band, Queen! 

One last tip from us: don't be afraid to mix and match! Hang posters of the same size next to each other or create a versatile gallery wall by combining different styles and sizes. Whatever you do, just have fun and let your personality shine through.

3 Ways to hang posters

You've just moved into your dorm room or first apartment and finally have the opportunity to design and decorate your four walls the way you feel most comfortable?

One challenge when decorating is often hanging murals and other decorations without causing damage to the wall. That's why here come our top three tips for hanging wall decor:

1. use washi tape instead of tape or thumbtacks. Washi tape is a type of Japanese paper tape that comes in many different colors and patterns. It's also gentle on surfaces, so it won't damage your walls like tape or thumbtacks can.

Use Command Strips instead of nails or glue. Command Strips are adhesive strips that come in different sizes and thicknesses. They are easy to apply and remove and leave no sticky residue.

3. use our Bold picture hooks. They leave minimal marks on the wall and are very sturdy even with large picture frames. All you need to attach the picture hook is a hammer.

With these tips, you can easily hang posters, pictures, and wall decor in your dorm room or first apartment of your own without damaging the walls!

Tips for choosing your motif

Have you ever been in a shop and been overwhelmed by the sheer number of options? It can be difficult to decide what to buy when there is so much to choose from. The same is true when you're looking for poster designs. With millions of options available online, it can be hard to know where to start.

Our advice is to decide on a theme first. Are you going for a vintage look? Or something modern? Once you've decided on a general aesthetic, you can narrow down your options. For example, if you decide on a black and white aesthetic, the specific theme might be Fashion or New York. There are dozens of categories on our website, so you can easily find designs to inspire your search. If you're having trouble finding a specific theme you have in mind, try using the search box. 

Otherwise, our poster sets and picture walls can always be a good source of inspiration.