DIY Your PG Room: Temporary Decor Ideas

Living in a PG can be a great experience, but it often comes with limitations on personalization. Don't worry, you can still transform your room into a cozy haven without damaging the walls or furniture. With a little creativity and the right decor, you can make your PG room feel like a home away from home. Let's dive into some practical tips!

Home Away From Real Home

Living away from home, especially for the first time, can be both exciting and intimidating. Though, it's your home away from home, with time it might turn into a temporary abode, a place that gives you peace, where you rest, and most importantly makes you feel recharged. It turns into a place where you make new connections which may even last a lifetime.

A PG is a place that allows you with the independence to live your way. While you're the owner of your decision on when to be at home or how to be at home, you also tag up with the responsibilities of maintaining 'your home away from home'. Well, as exciting and thrilling as it may seem, it may turn out to be haunting being far away from home, hence, you can add a personal touch to your safe space to feel comfortable and belonging.

Make The Most Out Of Your Furniture

Creativity is all we are about, but damaging your furniture is highly not advisable because that may cause an invitation to your landlord with hefty bills. Life at PG can be slightly bland and monotonous with the same old furniture and tattered walls.

But worry not aspiring DIY-ers, here we are to explore together the possible ideas where you can transform your old boring furniture into a new aesthetic masterpiece.

• Transforming Distressed Wood: That old wooden study table giving slightly dull vibes? Give your PG room an "aesthetic distressed" look by scratching or chipping the paint strategically. Taking the help of a little sandpaper can work wonders too.
• Embrace Soft Furnishings: It's always a good idea to invest in a lot of different colored comfortable cushions that add warmth to your space. Plush rugs can additionally help transform the vibe of the room by giving a soft cozy and stylish feel.
• Transformating The Old-Dull Study Table: Turn that ordinary study table into an artistic piece by adding some bold paint colors or even attaching some quirky objects along with nail art to the backrest and the tabletop.
• DIY Upholstery: Done with that boring bedding? Why not rip off a piece of the fabric and replace it with something more vibrant? Or, for a bolder look, try adding some artistry patches or embroidery or even some colorful projects of yours over that old backrest.

No Damage Wall Decor

Living in a PG room can be a lot of fun but often comes with its own set of challenges, one of which is the inability to personalize your space freely. But worry not, blooming PG dweller! With a little extra creativity and a few damage-free decor solutions, you can turn your PG room into a lovely cozy haven that reflects your personality and matches your vibe.

Relish Damage Free Transformation of Dull walls to Aesthetic ones

• Stick On Wall Hooks: These easy-to-remove sticky wall hooks can help you hang your Keys, Poster, and other hang-on in style. The best part is they never leave a trace and the best place to look for these can be Miniso.
• Tapestries and Wall Hangings: These are versatile and can help you instantly shift your room's ambiance. Opt for damage-free adhesive strips to hang them. You can add your personal touch by adding a wall hanging/ poster of your interest which can vary from adding motivational quotes or maybe a picture of your favorite footballer.
• Stickers: Removable wall stickers are a great option to add a goofy touch to your space without any commitment.
• Choose a Color Palette: Select a theme or pick a color scheme of your choice that reflects your personality and creates a cohesive transformed look. Opt for a palette that would uplift your mood every time you look at it.

Bring Nature To Your Door

Living at a PG might be a little low on space, but there's never a constraint of space with your best green buddies. You can transform your tiny unseen corners into the most attractive ones by adding little sets of green foliage.

• Potted Planters: This is the most decent yet obvious choice. Opt for small, low-maintenance plants like succulents, snake plants, or spider plants. They require minimal care and can thrive in low-light conditions. P.S: won't cost you much.
• Vertical Garden: If you are low on floor space, consider vertical or hanging planters. They can be easily installed on walls or doors without causing damage and would not even demand much care.
• Green DIY: Bring the outdoors in with nature-inspired wall art. You can create a miniature ecosystem in a glass jar, bowl, or even a bucket and make your room check the DIY aesthetic vibe.
• Artificial Alternatives: If fresh green plants are not your go-to, you can always opt for high-quality artificial plants.

Personal Add-ons

You've recently moved into a new space and it's feeling a little old school. Fear not! It's time to transform your space into a personal heaven. While it is never advocated to cause any damage to the property, numerous creative ideas can help you add a personal touch to the room which can also reflect on your personality without leaving a lasting mark. Before you begin to hammer, take an analysis of the space, and check your budget. Let's dive in!

• Photo Frames: The best way to feel 'home' away from home is to add photo frames of your family, and friends, cherishing your most memorable memories.
• Travel Souvenirs: Adding travel souvenirs from all the places you have traveled to is a great way to decorate your space without much effort.
• Momentos: Awards and momentos from your alma mater can help you stay positive and motivated and drive you toward your goals.
• Temporary Wallpapers: Wallpapers that are adhesive and match your vibe can turn out to be a great option for your backdrop.

Conclusion

Shifting to a PG or a new space is not just a shift of place but an open door to a lot of new challenges, experiences, and most importantly learnings. As you grow towards realizing your responsibilities, you will also realize how fun it would be. Being away from home would not be easy but with a little adjustments and personalization, it can turn out to be a memory you will cherish for life.

Don't be afraid, just catch up with all your artistic ideas, bid that old boring dull room goodbye, and welcome a new artistic aesthetic room with a 'HELLO'.

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