Floors

• Area rugs help define spaces and add color to floors. Handmade floor cloths are easy to make, unusual and washable decorating options for apartment kitchens and baths.
  
  

Windows

• Apartment windows are usually bare or covered with white mini-blinds or roller shades. Use tension rods to hang curtains or valances without making holes in the walls or window casings.
  
  

Hanging Art

• Most apartment leases prohibit any hangers that make holes in the walls. Hang framed pictures with self-adhesive plastic hooks and posters with removable adhesive gum, both available at home improvement and decorating stores.
  
  

Fabric "Wallpaper"

• Achieve the look of wallpaper with fabric soaked in liquid laundry starch. The starch acts as glue, but the fabric peels off when you're ready. Sponge off any remaining starch, and the walls are as good as new.
  
  

Accessories

• Decorate with accessories that you love, even if you don't think they go together. Your personality will shine through in the things you're drawn to and make your apartment a home.