Modernizing your apartment to give it style and personality can seem challenging, but these tips can add the touch you are looking for in your Valley Village apartment.

• Add Curtains – Adding curtains can add style to any room. If you don’t want to install curtain rods, use tension rods or 3M command hooks.
• Removable Wallpaper – this is a great way to add a modern flair to any room. It comes in a variety of colors and prints.
• Update One Piece of Furniture – it is likely that buying new furniture isn’t in your budget, but you can change the look of a room by adding one new piece. Don’t be afraid to add a more contemporary piece with more traditional styles or add a new color.
• Repurpose Furniture – refinishing and existing piece or a yard sale find can be a great way to update a room. Paint an old chest using chalk paint or add gloss with a high polish spray paint.
• Add Interest with Wallpaper – ok, you are probably thinking you can’t use wallpaper in an apartment, but there are some interesting ways to incorporate wallpaper in your design without actually hanging it. Adhere wallpaper to the back of a shelf, a bulletin board or the bottom of a tray for an instant update.  Choose a bright color or contemporary design.

These five ideas should help you modernize and update your home.