Living in an apartment can be frustrating from a design perspective. In most cases, you have little control over changing the color of the walls, the carpet or the appliances. Often you are not allowed to put nails in the wall to hang artwork, either. That is why I love wall decals.
 
I discovered wall decals while working at a newspaper. I was writing a story about house design. I traveled to a newly build house and found various quotes and images that looked as if they were painted on the wall. I asked about the unique wall art. My initial thought was that it may be hard to sell the house when the time comes with all that stuff painted on the walls. The art is not paint and it’s not permanent; they are wall decals.
 
These are a beautiful way to personalize an apartment without fear of losing your security deposit. They can be used as art, as a headboard or as a way to showcase some of your favorite quotes. I live by Gandhi’s quote, be the change you wish to see in the world, and was delighted to find it when I started my wall decal search.
 
The one down side to many wall decals is that they are not reusable. When they are taken off the wall, the image is often stretched beyond use. There are some low-cost decals out there for those of us who may not be staying in a place for a long period of time. Regardless of how long you will be living in your current home, wall decals are a unique and
 
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This spacious entertainer’s dream we staged features a high sloped ceiling and granite counter tops. The master suite is the perfect retreat from a long day featuring a 5 piece ensuite, jetted tub adjacent to cozy wood burning fireplace. For more information on this beautiful property, contact Norman Matwychuk, Discover Real Estate 403-230-5590.

Before: Calgary bathroom before staging. To make your bathroom look as fresh as possible, try adding white towels and shower curtain for that spa-like feeling.

After: Adding the white shower curtain, towels and artwork make this bathroom feel like a spa.

This gorgeous Royal Oak home we provided a consultation for is situated on a quiet street. For more information on this bright and open home with upgraded kitchen, carpets and juice bar in the master bedroom, contact Susan Rabichuk with Century 21 Bravo 403-236-2400.