Apartment dwellers are always looking for creative ways to modernize their apartments without losing their security deposit.  Try these inspirational ideas to update your apartment.
 

Light Up the Night (or day) with great lamps or even a faux chandelier.  One easy way to update your apartment is to add lighting.  There are so many light options, try something metallic or colorful to create a modern look.   Glass table lights are a great way to add color and still leave the room airy.  There are many models that allow you to fill the bottom with rocks, shells or baubles.  Battery operated chandeliers can easily be hung from the ceiling or purchase one of the many outdoor options and instead of wax candles use battery operated one for safety.  Use indoor string lights to add light to any room.   There are a number of styles available and depending on the area you are trying to light you can often string the light from wall to wall.

Removable Wallpaper and Art Decals can change a room.  Select prints that are bold and colorful such as stripes or large flowers for an updated modern look that is easy to install and to remove.

Decorating with textures adds depth and style to any room.  Use plush rugs, faux animal prints, embellished pillows or dream linens for an updated contemporary look.  Don’t be shy about mixing colors and materials, long gone are the days where all your furnishings and accessories had to match.  Add something unexpected and fun.

Invest in a piece of furniture that gives pop and personality to a room that might otherwise seem boring.  For those of you that are a bit craftier, pick up a piece at a thrift store or yard sale and paint it in a bold semi-gloss or glossy color and add fun handles and knobs.  This showcase piece will add the punch you are looking for without breaking the bank.

We hope that these ideas have inspired you to update and modernize your own West Hills apartment.