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Apartment Bathroom Decorating Ideas On A Budget

Barbara Miller

Your apartment bathroom should be your personal oasis – a safe and relaxing haven where you can unwind after a long, busy day. However, if this important space lacks beauty and style, it can be a real downer. The good news is that with a little creativity, you can make your bathroom look more attractive and modern even if you are cash constrained.

Here are 5 apartment decorating ideas on a budget to get you started:

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  • Lighten Up

Even the greatest looking bathroom can feel depressing and dull when the lighting is not right. Ensuring your windows are open during the day is a good way to optimize natural lighting in your bathroom and allow free circulation of air. You may also want to consider replacing your thick curtains with some that allow in natural light and retain your privacy at the same time. At night, light a few candles next to your tub to create a relaxing atmosphere as you take your bath.

  • Add Bold And Vibrant Colors

You can also give your dull apartment bathroom some energy by adding accessories such as shower curtains and towels in bold, vibrant colors. Feel free to choose any of these items in your favorite colors to make this important space personal. In addition, hanging a few artworks of your choice can also bring the much needed style to this space. Just make sure that what you select complements the colors you already have and is moisture-resistant (since bathrooms are moist most times of the day).

  • Apartment Bathroom Decorating Ideas On A Budget (2)Add A Large, Beautiful Mirror

Another way to instantly transform how your bathroom looks and feels is by adding a large, beautiful mirror. Go with a decorative mirror with a unique frame for instance, a tiled frame or seashell encrusted frame. This will not only help to optimize lighting, but also add style, texture and interest to that important space.

  • Create More Space With Attractive Storage Systems

Since your landlord may not allow you to install storage shelves on the walls, consider adding floating shelves where you can neatly arrange all your accessories (like toiletries, soaps etc.). This will de-clutter your bathroom and make it look more spacious and neat.

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Lastly, you can beautify your apartment bathroom by hanging decals on the walls. These gems are inexpensive and simple to install and remove. They are also available in a wide variety of styles, colors and sizes, so getting what you like should be easy. Try hanging them in groups in any shape you love and see how much difference they’ll make.

All of the above ideas are easy and budget-friendly to implement, so do your part and create the modern, stylish and relaxing bathroom that you’ll be proud of.

How To Buy A House Without A Credit Check

Barbara Miller

There are a few ways that you can buy a home with no credit check. Finding the option that is right for you will take a bit of exploring. However, here are three options that you may consider in order to get into the home right away without needing a credit check.

The premises are basic but you will need to do a little research as to the fine details of qualifying.

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1. Rent or Lease to Own Options.

How To Buy A House With Out A Credit Check (1)The rent to own option is very popular right now. Basically how the rent to own or lease to own option works is that you are basically a renter for a specific amount of time. Some programs will require that you work with a credit repair service in order to be part of their program for a certain length of time. An agreement is written out, which should be confirmed with a mortgage company or attorney, and a portion of your rent every month is set aside in reserve to help you save as a down payment. This amount is anywhere between $100 and $500 on the average. The owner is guaranteed rent for 3 to 5 years which is enough time to get your credit back in shape so you can qualify for a regular loan.

At the end of the three to five years you then revisit the agreement. You either purchase the home or you are able to walk away. The downside is that the owner gets to keep the reserve amount unless it is specifically agreed upon that the additional amount is returned to you. It is rare that you will see the additional amount.

2. Owner Carry Options

The owner carry option is another way that you can get a home with no credit check. This option can happen when an owner owns the home outright. It is actually a very simple process. What happens here is the owner becomes the bank. You will make a large down payment to the owner and then they will finance the rest. This option comes with an interest rate that is a bit higher than the current interest rate. They owner carry can work much like a rent or lease to own where the owner will give the buyer a certain number of years to qualify for a loan or they may carry the loan indefinitely.

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Finally, there is the no credit check loan. This loan is a secured loan. The collateral that an individual puts up is the home itself. Basically the bank will keep the papers on the home until the loan is paid back. With this option you will get current interest rates and your payments will be much smaller than with the other two options. These options are available through a few lending institutions and more frequently by online institutions.