Article: If you can paint the walls, stick with neutral colors like beige or light pastels: neutrals have an expanding effect and can make an apartment look larger than it is. They also create a sense of warmth and balance. Too many colors will become over-stimulating in small spaces. You will have to be creative when giving diversity to your decorations. Having a singular color theme and mixing up different textures is the ideal way to add vibrancy. You could buy furniture with intricate carvings and decorate them with plush, fluffy pillows. Avoid large, glaring items when decorating your studio apartment. According to the "cantaloupe rule," any accents larger than a cantaloupe crowd small rooms. Pick a few choice items that are larger, but aim for most decorations to be compact. For example, instead of a large lamp that takes up a lot of space, you could opt for a small desk lamp. This will give you enough light to read or work when dark without using much space. For studio apartments, shy away from landscapes or classical paintings. Instead, pick bold designs with lots of action. Modern art, especially pop art, is an excellent choice for studio apartments. Again, shy away from pieces with too much variance in color. The cantaloupe rule does not necessarily apply to artwork. Instead of two or three smaller art pieces, choose one bold canvas that makes a statement. With art in small spaces, too much hanging on the walls can become overwhelming.

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Choose light, neutral color schemes. Vary decoration with textures. Follow the "cantaloupe rule" with decorations. Decorate with bold, dramatic art to make the apartment feel expansive.