Are you renting out a home or looking for a quick, temporary decorating fix? Wallpaper tiles are the perfect low-cost solution to add color, pattern, and style to a room needy for some oomph! This month I’ve teamed up with Design Your Wall, a fab company that makes these adhesive wallpaper tiles.

These wallpaper tiles are the perfect option for renters – I’m currently renting out an apartment with a no-painting policy. The tiles are the ideal fix as you can stick em’ on and peel em’ off as many times as you want! They are fast and easy to put up and can be quickly taken down without leaving any damage to your walls.

Don’t think the opportunities for wallpaper tiles have to end at your walls – there are tons of places you can stick them! They make a pretty backdrop to a boring bookcase and give a piece of furniture a fast, easy makeover. My favorite part about these tiles is there is no mess involved! Just peel it off and stick it on wherever you like. The pattern below is called the “Wild World Klondike Wall Tile” which I think is beautiful and drop dead stunning! This would make the perfect back drop for a deep wooden antique bookshelf or even as drawer lining inside a rustic dresser.

I can’t wait for my package of wallpaper tiles to arrive – Design Your Wall is sending me a few packs of my favorite print, the “Undergrowth Tile”. I’m in LOVE with the exotic colors and motifs. It really adds a burst of color with the wildflower inspired floral. What do you think of the print?

Every small space faces the same dilemma – how can we make it look as big as possible? We’ve all heard of the same tricks over again like hanging mirrors in your living space to trick your subconscious into thinking a room is more spacious. There is are tons of other easy and creative ways you can make the most of your tiny home without needing a drastic home reno. Take a look at these five great ideas on how to transform your small space in a snap:

Choose a Unified Colour Scheme

If you’re lucky enough to have great views, create a continuation of colour with the world outside. So if you are overlooking a park, choose a green colour theme in that room, or paint a beach house using a Palm Beach color palette. This also works well if you choose a unified colour scheme for your entire home.

Alan Malouf

Invest in Raised Furniture

Furnishings such as sofas, chairs and tables that are raised on legs can promote a sense of space throughout a room. Use thin, sleek furniture that looks almost invisible like these FADS armchairs that provide ample space for seating and moving around throughout the space.

Sofas set on raised legs can also provide additional storage space in the living room – an ideal place to keep magazine racks and DVD collections when space is truly at a premium.

Lisa Petrole

Clear Junk Out of Your Space

You should definitely do an annual clean up of your home and toss any unused possessions. If you have not used something in the past 12 months, it may be time to get rid of it. Any knickknacks on the mantel, bookshelves and even on the coffee table have definitely got to go. Clearing out junk will not only make your space seem instantly larger, but it’s also great for your mental health and wellbeing. Holding a neighbourhood garage sale every summer is also a smart way to help cash in on some of your unused belongings and get involved in your neighbourhood.

Butler Lutz Interiors

Pair Light, Cool, and Glossy Colours

Choosing furniture in light colors such as white with a glossy or lacquered finish will give you the same effect mirrored furniture does – it looks invisible and bounces light throughout your room, making it seem bigger than ever. Painting a room’s walls in cool colours such as pastel blue or light grey will also create the impression that the walls are visually receding.

Celia James

Small Prints and Features

Choose small pieces of artwork and prints on the wall to create the impression that the room is larger than it is. Framing numerous small prints on the walls, and placing smaller rugs on the floors, can help the natural features and contours of the room appear larger.

Caitilin Moran

Living in a condo or apartment can sometimes get tricky when it comes to decorating. Limited space, not enough windows, and loads of knickknacks with not enough storage space can surely get you in a decorating rut. We’ve rounded up some fun, practical, and most importantly affordable essentials that will give your condo an easy makeover in a flash!

Celia James

Floor to Ceiling Built in Bookcase

Use all the space you can in your apartment, even if that means piling high to the ceiling! A floor to ceiling built in bookcase is a smart addition to your home and can turn your living room into the perfect reading nook! It’s best for those that have a big collection of books, videos, or magazines and takes up little space in your home. To add a finishing touch, install a rolling ladder for extra charm and cool-ness!

Lizette Marie Interior Design

Stylish Multipurpose Bar Cart

No apartment can live without a convenient, multifunctional bar cart on wheels. On my recent spring getaway, every stylish condo in Montreal had one of these – they’ve got to be onto something over there! Bar carts are a no brainer when it comes to small spaces and are ideal for holding drinks, glassware, plates and side dishes when entertaining at home. They serve as a additional countertop or tabletop space and can show off your favorite knickknacks when not in use.

Tiny Yet Functional Breakfast Bar

A breakfast bar, no matter how big or small it is can be a life saver. If your apartment is too small to hold a dining table, you can simply swap it with your breakfast bar and use the additional space for a home office or to expand your living room. This is also a smart way to minimize and keep the mess at bay with dishes and food.

Jeffers Design Group

Bookcase Space Divider

Most apartments are open concept layouts which can limit your ability to create separate living areas as everything seems to morph into one. Constructing additional walls can seem like a daunting task and will close off your space and make it appear darker and smaller. Instead use a cube bookcase to section off parts of your apartment but still keep everything flowing seamlessly together. There are lots of other apartment space dividers you can choose like beaded curtains, various screens, and bookshelves.

Corynne Pless

A Chic Mini Bar

Why let hotels have all the fun? It may be tiny, but including a small mini bar in your apartment is a nice way to pamper and give yourself a well deserved treat after a long day at work. Keep your mini bar stocked with your favorite drinks, minus the outrageous hotel fees!

Urritia Design

Stowaway Secret Home Office

Not enough space for your own home office? Consider purchasing a secretaries desk to easily stowaway your home office when your done with work! No one wants to look at papers, bills, or your laptop screen especially while entertaining or trying to have fun – it can be a huge mood killer. Just close up your secretaries desk or open it up whenever you have to get down to business!

Corynne Pless

Exposed or Wallpapered Brick Wall

A brick wall is an old apartment classic and brings a charming feel no matter what your current decorating style and situation is like. You can opt for the real thing or even purchase brick wallpaper to mimic this timeless style.

Avocado Sweets Design