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Many apartments have rules about what kinds of changes you can make as far as decor goes. It can be difficult to feel like you really belong in a space if you haven't made it your own. Your apartment should be your sanctuary, your safe haven away from the rest of the world, and it should reflect you. It is hard to live comfortably in a place that you don't feel reflects you or your personality and feels dry and dead inside. So here are some temporary changes that you can make to your 1 bedroom in St Paul, MN, no matter what their rules on the lease are. Wall Decals or Paper Wallpaper is definitely not considered a "temporary" change and it does take a lot of work to install and take down; however, there are many wall decals and papers available on the market now that are temporary. You might not want to cover an entire space with the paper, since it still takes a bit of effort to get it up, but if you are looking for a way to make an interesting accent wall and your lease specifies no wall paint, then this could be your answer. There are also many decals available that are new and trendy. You can find anything from an eclectic, new age style, to decals that are appropriate to spruce up a baby's nursery. There are many options that you can find in just about any home goods store. Velcro Hooks and Hangers Some landlords are very picky about any holes in their walls and get bent out of shape for hanging even one picture. But it’s hard to feel like you are in your own home if you have no art or family pictures hanging on the wall. You can always utilize a bookshelf to put photos up, but if you have any bigger art pieces, this may not be a good option for you. There are sticky Velcro hooks and wall hangers you can buy for a pretty cheap price and use to temporarily hang your art pieces. Make sure you follow the directions for these and clean the wall first because if the surface isn't clean, they won't stick as well. Countertop Covers If you are living in an apartment, you may not have all the amenities that you would like to have in a future permanent home. You might be okay living with things the way they are, but if you are living in an apartment for an extended amount of time, it can be difficult to look at some of the features of the apartment that don't match your style. But what are you to do if you cannot make any significant changes? If one of your issues involves the countertops in your kitchen or bathroom, then you are in luck because there are countertop covers on the market that can make your counters appear to be granite. Of course, it takes a bit of effort to put the covers on because you will need to cut the adhesive to fit and make sure you don't let any air bubbles in, but the reviews for these covers are quite good and it can make you feel much more at home. You can usually find different kinds of faux granite covers as well as some other materials. If you have an oven or refrigerator that is less than beautiful, you can purchase an adhesive that mimics stainless steel as well. Be sure to do your research on this and read all the directions before you apply the adhesive to any surface in your 1 bedroom in St Paul, MN, so you don't risk damaging anything that you will need to pay for out of your security deposit.
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