Want to know how to create an insanely aesthetic apartment? Here are 41 aesthetic apartment decor ideas you are going to want to recreate in your own apartment.
There are certain decor ideas and strategies that will instantly make your apartment (or home) feel so much more aesthetic and put together. If you want to know how to level up your apartment decor, you’re in the right place.
You’re going to find out the exact decor ideas to transform your space from aesthetic bedroom decor ideas, aesthetic apartment living room ideas, cute apartment decor ideas, and more.
These are the aesthetic apartment decor ideas that are actually worth replicating. You will be surprised how much small changes to your apartment decor will make it feel 100x more aesthetic and sophisticated.
Here are the aesthetic apartment decor ideas you are going to want to take note of to recreate in your own apartment. Cue the aesthetic apartment decor ideas board on Pinterest.
This post is all about the best aesthetic apartment decor ideas that will transform your space.
Best Aesthetic Apartment Decor Ideas:
1. Poloroid Bowl
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This idea is honestly so cute and such a great way to display your favorite moments captured on film. If you want to create this into more of an interactive decor idea, you can put a film camera next to the bowl so guests can take pictures and add them to the bowl.
It’s also a really fun way to look back on parties and events with your loved ones. This is definitely an idea I am recreating in my home. 🙂
2. Chic Wall Sconces
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There’s something about using wall sconces that immediately elevates any room. They’re super chic and add a level of elegance to your room. Trust me, this idea will completely transform your space and make it feel so much more put together and sophisticated.
3. Use a Decorative Cart
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Decorative carts are such versatile pieces that you can decorate in SO many different ways. Whether you want to turn yours into a bar cart, a library/reading cart, a coffee cart, etc.
You really can’t go wrong with one of these carts and they’re super easy to change up and move around the apartment.
Check out this post on the best bar cart ideas you can easily recreate.
4. Display Items On a Marble Tray
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You can use these marble trays anywhere in your home to make it feel more put-together and keep smaller items organized. I have one in my bathroom that use for decor and to hold my jewelry when I wash my face at night.
Not only does it look like a super elevated decor idea, but it’s super easy to copy anywhere in your apartment.
5. Add Light Strips Behind Your TV
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This decor idea is probably something you haven’t thought of (I know I didn’t until I saw this idea on Pinterest haha). Adding an LED strip around the back of your TV is actually so smart and will completely change the vibe and look of your living room.
It’s a fun way to change up the ambience in the room and will create such a cool effect when you’re watching shows and movies.
6. Lean Artwork Against the Wall Instead of Hanging
If you want to change up the way you’re displaying art in your apartment, take your prints and lean them against the wall instead of hanging them. It’s a great way to add more dimension to your dresser and honestly a lot easier than hanging up your artwork haha.
7. Decorative Shelf Unit
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Don’t underestimate the power of a decorative shelf. They’re super dynamic pieces that you can use as a multipurpose piece for decor and organization. If you have an empty wall in your apartment, this is definitely an idea you should consider.
It’s also a great place to tie in all of the decor and the aesthetic of your apartment without overwhelming the space.
If you want more ideas of how to decorate your shelf unit, Pinterest will be your best friend (as someone who is not an interior designer, Pinterest is my best kept secret for decorating ideas haha).
8. Add a Faux Tree
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A good faux plant will do a ton for your space! If you have an empty corner that could use a little help, get a small tree to fill the space and add some greenery.
This faux olive tree from Amazon is the one I have in my home and honestly one of my favorite decor pieces in the whole house. It’s one of those pieces you won’t regret buying for your home.
9. Designer Coffee Table Books
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Coffee table books are quite honestly a home decor hack that will take your decor game to a new level. They’re super helpful for filling empty spaces on your shelves or tables, and are equally as fun to flip through.
Designer books look a little more elevated than your typical coffee table book and will give your living room a luxurious feel without breaking the bank. You would think a pack of designer coffee table books would be stupid expensive, but they’re actually super affordable.
10. Matching Kitchen Appliances
A lot of people don’t think about kitchen appliances when they’re decorating their home, but they’re actually a great way to decorate your kitchen while keeping it functional.
SMEG is a great appliance brand that will help give your kitchen a cute retro feel. That being said, they can get pricey especially when you’re investing in more than one piece.
This appliance brand is a great alternative that costs a lot less but will still give you the same aesthetic vintage kitchen appliances.
11. Create a Gallery Wall
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A gallery wall is something I knew I was going to recreate in my home. It’s one of those wall decor ideas that will make your home look professionally decorated. It’s also a great place to display your favorite photos with your friends and family.
If you want to create a super cohesive look for your gallery wall, get a pack of cheap frames that have a built-in mat. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on your frames for this idea.
12. Use a Pole for Kitchen Storage
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Nothing is better than a decor idea that doubles as added storage. You can use this utensil hanger for spoons and spatulas, mugs, cutting boards, tea towels, etc.
If you have a lot of space on your backsplash between your counters and kitchen cabinets above, this idea is a great way to make the most of your space and upgrade your kitchen.
13. Create a Kitchen Nook
A kitchen nook will add so much to your apartment and you don’t have to have a ton of space to dedicate to this idea. You can place your kitchen nook against the wall like the idea above and make it feel like a cozy cafe table.
This can also serve as a workspace if you don’t have enough room for a kitchen table and a desk.
Check out this post on the best small kitchen nook ideas for tight spaces if you’re looking for some more inspiration.
14. Add Candles for Ambience
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If you’re looking for aesthetic decor ideas to create more ambience, these flickering candles look super realistic (without being a safety hazard) and will make your space feel super cozy.
These ones have a remote where you can put a timer on the candles so you don’t have to worry about remembering to turn them off.
15. Decorate With an Odd Shaped Mirror
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Mirrors are always a great way to make any space feel instantly brighter. If you want a mirror that’s not a boring circle or rectangle, an oddly shaped mirror will give you that artistic feel and is a cool way to incorporate unique shapes into your home and change it up.
This mirror is a great way to spice up your entryway.
16. Floating Kitchen Shelves
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You can never go wrong with floating shelves. And if you have open wall space in your kitchen that you don’t know what to do with, add some shelves and decorate them with kitchenware, plants, and art prints.
You can even turn your shelves into a floating coffee bar where you store and display all of your coffee accessories.
17. Use Perfume as Decor
Perfume is a great example of using things you already own and turning them into multipurpose decor.
Choose your most-used or most aesthetic perfume bottles (you don’t have to have a lot to make this look good) and display them on your vanity or add them to a small tray on your bathroom counter.
18. Incorporate Plants/Vines
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When decorating shelves, plants with long vines that hang off are stunning! Especially if your decor is super neutral and clean to begin with, this is a great way to add a pop of color and liven up your space.
Amazon has some great faux plant options that you wouldn’t be able to tell are fake (for all of those people who aren’t particularly skilled at being a plant parent 🙋♀️haha).
19. Mug Shelf
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If you’re someone who collects mug, or is an avid coffee or tea drinker (guilty), use your mugs as decor. You can use all of the same mugs to make it feel more like something you would find in a coffee shop or keep it playful by using all different styles of mugs.
This decor idea is something every coffee or tea addict needs to recreate.
20. Hanging Light Fixtures
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Light fixtures aren’t usually the first thing you think of when it comes to decor, but the type of light fixtures you have around your apartment can really change up the vibe of the entire place by making it feel more cozy or chic.
If you can’t change out the physical light fixtures in your apartment, change out those bright white bulbs to yellow lights, it will warm up your whole apartment and make it feel more homey.
21. Textured Rug
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A rug doesn’t have to be super colorful or have an elaborate pattern on it to add to your space. If you want to keep it neutral while making a statement, get a textured rug.
Mixing and matching the textures in a room is a fun way to keep it interesting while not overdoing it, especially when you’re working with a small space.
22. Add Under-Lights to Floating Shelves
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This has got to be one of the coolest floating shelf displays I’ve seen, and it’s super easy to recreate. You can mix and match coffee table books and cool magazines to create a boujee-looking display.
The under lights on these shelves is what really brings this decor idea to life and will make this into a statement piece at night.
23. Gallery Light to Show Off Shelves
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Gallery lights can be used for more than lighting up art and prints. Add one of these gallery lights above your floating shelves and watch how it elevates your display and makes it feel like a display out of a Restoration Hardware magazine.
24. Faux Citrus Trees
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Little citrus trees are a great addition to any cabinet to give it a pop of color. These small citrus trees are absolutely adorable and the perfect way to bring spring and summer feels into your apartment.
25. Create a Cozy Nook
Nooks are the ultimate hack to make any space in your apartment or home feel so much more cozy and comfortable. If you have an empty corner in your living room or even in your bedroom, add an arm chair, a little side table, and a blanket basket to make it feel like its own space.
Not only does it look cozy, but it makes for the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or snuggle up with a good book (more likely an iPad with my Pinterest open if you’re like me haha).
26. Decorative Floor Mirror
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The antique floor mirror from Anthropologie that blew up everywhere is popular for a reason. While it looks absolutely stunning and is a piece of art itself, it’s also crazy expensive. This one from Amazon will give you the same antique feel and look as the Anthropology mirror for a fraction of the price.
27. Tiered Coffee Table
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A tiered coffee table is one of those pieces that you don’t have to spend a lot of time decorating because it already makes a statement. It’s a super cute way to change it up in your living room and add some depth to a classic furniture piece.
28. Add an Entryway Setup
Even if you have a small wall by your entryway to work with, you can make it into a welcoming entryway space by adding a small table and a mirror or some jacket hooks on the wall.
You don’t have to overdo it with this decor idea, but it will make a huge difference if you add a little something that people can put their keys in or place their bag when they walk in the door.
29. Have a Caraf On Hand
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A carafe set will immediately make you feel like an adult haha. There’s something about having a carafe set on your kitchen counter or bedside table that will make you feel prepared and like you have your life together.
It makes for cute decor, almost makes your apartment feel like a cute Airbnb, and you’ll find yourself reaching for this all of the time. Truly nothing better than a multipurpose decor piece.
30. Linen Bedding
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Linen bedding is going to be your best friend when it comes to making your bed look effortlessly comfortable. There are a ton of different shades to choose from but you really can’t go wrong with any of the colors.
There is something about linen bedding that will make your bed look 10x more comfortable and stylish at the same time. I mean does it get much better than that?
31. Use Wine/Liquor Bottles as Vases
This is by far one of my favorite aesthetic decor apartment ideas because it’s so insanely easy to copy but is super creative and hands down will get you a ton of compliments. It’s actually genius and a great way to recycle some of your wine/liquor bottles.
32. Black and White Prints
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There is something undeniably classy about black and white prints. I mean what says “adult” quite like some classy black and white prints haha.
It looks like a super pricey decor idea, but you can keep it super affordable by finding your prints on Etsy and getting some cheap frames from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby (my go-to place for unbelievably affordable frames and can usually get a discount on top of the good price).
33. Create a Collage Wall
The best part about a collage wall is that it doesn’t have to look super cohesive, that’s kind of the point. Use frames and prints from around the house to put together your collage wall. Including a mirror in your college wall will make it look super intentional.
34. Use Library Lights
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Little library lights make for the cutest table lamps and ambient lighting. Add one of these to the center of your dinner table to make it feel like you’re at a high-end restaurant.
35. Create a Coffee Table Tray
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If you don’t know how to decorate your coffee table, add a tray to the center with one or two coffee table books, a decorative vase or faux plant, and a candle. Super simple, but looks super chic and put-together.
36. Use Statement Vases
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Aesthetic apartment and homes always have one thing in common: they have one or two classy statement pieces in every room. The “woman-form” vases are always super feminine and artsy, a great way to add art to your dresser, cabinet, or shelves.
They’re also one of those pieces that look super expensive, but you can find super affordable versions of.
37. Add a Coffee Tray to the Kitchen
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If you don’t have the space to dedicate a corner of your kitchen or a cabinet to your coffee station, create a smaller version on a tray displayed in your kitchen. It’s functional and makes for the cutest decor!
38. Match Your Pet’s Bed With the Rest of Your Decor
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Pet beds, dog beds specifically, can be so clunky and frankly ugly. If you have a furry friend, get a bed for them that matches the rest of the decor in your home. These ones just look like a cute floor cushion and won’t take away from the aesthetic look of your apartment.
39. Use a Decorative Tray for Your Nightstand
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Every girl needs one of these on her nightstand. Trinket trays make for super cute decor while also being a super practical piece to keep your everyday jewelry while sleeping and keep your favorite hand lotion or lip product so it’s easy to access when you’re laying in bed.
It’s looks super effortless and will instantly make your nightstand look more put-together.
40. Countertop Mug Cubby
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For an abbreviated form of the wall mug cubby, get one that sits on your kitchen counter. Makes for the perfect addition to your coffee corner and will make it feel like you have a cafe-level coffee bar at home.
If you want to spice up your cubby, you can personalize it by painting it or adding some contact paper to make it blend in better with the rest of your kitchen.
41. Add a Bean Bag Chair
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These armless bean bag chairs are the ultimate cute and cozy chair that truly everyone should have in their living room. This is one of those pieces that will make your apartment look aesthetic without compromising comfort.
Just a heads up, your guests will definitely be fighting over who gets to sit in this chair.
This post was all about the best aesthetic apartment decor ideas that will transform your space.
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