Tips
How to Decorate Your First Apartment Properly.
Moving into your first apartment is an exciting time. Suddenly, you have full control over your living space and can decorate it as you wish. If you're looking for creative ways to decorate your new home, consider using posters from Posterton.
Posterton offers a wide range of posters in different styles, making it easy to find one that suits your taste. And since posters are relatively inexpensive, you can change up your look often. Plus, they're a great way to make your apartment feel personal and more like home. So if you're looking for affordable and stylish ways to decorate your first home, you've come to the right place.
The First Steps
When moving into your first apartment, it can be challenging to figure out how to decorate it. After all, you want it to feel right, so it feels like home right away, without breaking the bank.
One of the simplest and cheapest ways to add some personality to your home is with posters. But with so many options, it can be difficult to know where to start. When looking for poster ideas for your home, there are a few things to consider. First, consider the size of the walls. If you have large empty spaces, you can choose bolder and brighter patterns. If you're working in smaller spaces, opt for more minimalist posters. Second, consider the colors of the room. If you want something that really stands out, choose a high-contrast color scheme. On the other hand, for a more subtle look, stick to a single color family. The safest option is to go with a black and white color scheme. Black and white photos exude elegance and simplicity. But if you think black and white motifs look boring, we can convince you otherwise. In the picture below, you can see an example of a black and white gallery wall with music or Freddie Mercury as the theme. The murals exude movement and raw elegance - you can practically hear the audience cheering for their favorite band "Queen"!
One last tip from us: don't be afraid to mix and match! Hang posters of the same size side by side or create a versatile gallery wall by combining different styles and sizes. Whatever you do, 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 in the way that feels most comfortable to you?
A challenge in decorating is often hanging wall pictures and other decorations without damaging the wall. Therefore, here are our top three tips for hanging wall decorations:
1. Use washi tape instead of tape or drawing pins. Washi tape is a type of Japanese paper tape available in many different colors and patterns. It's also gentle on surfaces, so it won't damage walls like tape or thumbtacks can.
2. Use Command Strips instead of nails or glue. Command Strips are adhesive strips available in various sizes and thicknesses. They're easy to apply and remove and leave no sticky residue.
3. Use our 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 decorations in your dorm room or first apartment without damaging the walls!
Tips on Choosing Your Motif
Have you ever been in a store and been overwhelmed by the sheer number of options? It can be difficult to decide what to buy when there's so much to choose from. The same goes for when you're looking for poster designs. With millions of options online, it can be hard to know where to start.
Our advice is to first decide on a theme. Do you want a vintage look? Or something modern? Once you've settled on a general aesthetic, you can narrow down your options. For example, if you choose a black and white aesthetic, the specific theme could be fashion or New York. There are dozens of categories on our site, so you can easily find patterns that inspire you. If you're having trouble finding a specific theme, you can use the search box.
Otherwise, our poster packs and gallery walls can always be a great source of inspiration.