Memphis Apartments

Accessories make your Memphis apartment look great and can go a long way by injecting personality and style into any Memphis apartment room. But buying them can really cut into your budget, especially if you have few or no accessories already. Certainly, shopping at consignment shops, yard sales, flea markets, and discount stores can help you stay on budget. But if you’d like to save even more, you can try making some of these simple accessories:

· Napkin rings. Purchase artistic or electrical wire and string plastic or glass beads on a section that’s at least 6″ long. Wrap the beaded wire into a circle several times, leaving enough space to fit in a cloth napkin. Twist the lose ends into “swirls” with needle-nose pliers for a finished look.

· Candlesticks. Take wooden spindles of various sizes, and cut a round hole into the top, about 1/2″ deep. Paint and decorate them and place taper candles into the opening.

· Chalkboard. Purchase plywood and trim to your desired size. Prime the surface with paint, then tape off the area you’d like to use as a chalkboard. Apply chalkboard paint, then finish the rest of the piece in the paint color of your choice. For extra interest, attach a ribbon at the top for hanging.

If you don’t have many accessories, you may find it somewhat overwhelming when you set out to find some that are right for your apartment. After all, there is so much to choose from. And if your budget is tight, you’ll want to choose carefully and maximize the statement your accessories make in your Memphis apartment space.

A good way to start is by selecting a theme (e.g., a hobby or interest of yours) and trying to find accessories that relate to it. You’ll not only be able to spruce up your rooms but also share a little bit of yourself with everyone who visits. Here are some ideas:

· Bowler—a set of old bowling pins
· Gardener—antique tools and bowls full of seed packs
· Athlete—framed sports jerseys
· Parent—framed baby clothes
· Movie buff—old theater marquee letters
· Artist—empty frames and paintbrushes
· Tailor—a dress form and decorative thimbles
· Writer—books, pens, and an old typewriter

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