15 Cozy Apartment Decorating Ideas

I love seeing spaces transformed into homey, cozy rooms full of comfort and inspiration. 

If you just moved into a new dorm or apartment, and it’s looking dull, drab, and empty – Here are some apartment decorating ideas to try out to transform your new space to feel more like home. 


15 Cozy Apartment Decorating Ideas

15 Cozy Apartment Decorating Ideas

Minimalist Apartment Decorating Ideas
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The key to creating a cozy space out of even the most stark, white, emptiest rooms is the addition of tiny pieces that reflect you. In this photo, you can see the line of photos, providing a little bit of inspiration and reminder of the things you value most in life.

I also love the addition of stems to add a natural tone and sense of free-form to the space – so that everything is not rigid. Adding florals and plants, whether real or silk, can help to add that cozy, natural feel to any space.

Additionally, the low shelf system helps to keep all the books and magazines organized and helps to showcase all the artsy materials, such as the ceramics and paintbrushes. 


Apartment Decorating Ideas
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In this photo, I love the mixture of different materials in a single space – From the sheer curtains, wicker chair, to the acrylic desk. It’s different, but it gives the room its own unique, cozy feel to it. 


Minimalist Apartment Decorating Ideas
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An easy way to bring a cozy feel to a room is to bring in more natural textures – Such as the rich green bouquet with hints of pink and white, the woven basket, rustic white pieces of ceramics, and the jute rug. 


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If you tend to leave a lot of small things lying around, try getting a tray to keep all these little things in one organized space. It will also help you from losing these items, such as keys, glasses, chapstick, etc. 


Apartment Decorating Ideas
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I know most of us aren’t going to have giant windows in our apartments – but I still like this space because of the minimalist, very simple choices for furnishing: From the use of pallets for the bed to the simple desk. It’s humble and down-to-earth – and feels very homey. 


Apartment Decorating Ideas
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Decorate your room with fairy lights for a more fairy tale look.

Bedroom Decor Ideas
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This space just makes me feel so happy – it’s definitely a space that makes you want to roll out of bed in the morning to start off a new day. 


Bedroom Decor Ideas
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This little bedroom is a quirky mixture of cozy and fun: I love the mixture of patterns: From the bright yellow through to the plaid comforter, and the mix-match of rugs on the floor. 


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Keeping everything color-coordinated is a great way to bring together a more cohesive space: I love neutral color palettes. Browns, blacks, and whites are a simple way to keep your space looking aesthetically pleasing to the eye. 


Apartment Bedroom Decor Ideas
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I love the hanging shelf organizer in the corner and round mirrors – Round or oval mirrors break up any square, inorganic geometry in the room to bring a more homey feel to a space effortlessly.


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Fill your space with plants to bring a more vibrant, earthy feel to your apartment space. And there are so many beautiful plants that flourish in even low light conditions – such as Peace Lilies, Golden Pothos, Succulents, and Snake Plants. 


Apartment Bedroom Decor
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If you have a small bedroom, you can try this idea of aligning your desk next to your bed. It creates a nook or divided space; Yet provides a more lengthy tabletop space compared to a nightstand to work next to. 


Apartment Decorating ideas
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Decorate your space with a quote, piece of artwork, or photograph that inspires you everyday to be the person you want to be. Surround your space with little things that realign you towards a goal, mind frame, or feeling. 


Apartment Decor Ideas
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I love the idea of creating a designated area to get ready to go out, using a bench, cubby, clothing rack, and mirror. 


Apartment Bedroom Decor
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I love this idea of creating a little bookshelf next to one’s bed for all you booklovers out there. 

You can find a similar cube organizer on Amazon here


I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found some inspiration for your apartment or home. Make it a cozy, safe place to help you feel relaxed and comfortable being yourself. 

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day or night, wherever you may be. 

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  • These are such great tips! I think another great idea is incorporating lots of photos and mementos into the decor to really make it feel like home! You can hang photos on string lights, make a pin board, cover a door in a photo collageβ€”so many possibilities.

  • Thanks for sharing! We had our hardwood floor resurfaced this last winter and we wanted to find some practical ways to decorate afterwards. We ended up buying a Jute rug and an old credenza after finding your blog and our home is really starting to look so beautiful. Thank you again.