While you can’t make permanent renovations in a rental, there are a number of ways to add your own personality to the space in a truly budget-friendly way. Here are just a few ideas for decorating your home at The Marquis at Canyon Ridge — even if you’re on a budget!

• Spraypaint large, wall-sized canvases (or a series of two or three) from the local art supply store in bright, bold shades. This is an easy way to add a pop of color to your walls that mimics the effects of a new paint job, and it makes it affordable to create your own simple artwork.
• Mix and match furniture from the local resale store to create a kitschy, cool effect that looks straight out of a design magazine. This is also a great way to save a good bit of money on big ticket items, such as sofas and lounge chairs.
• Bring in elements of the outdoors to create a warm, natural look throughout the home. Fill vases with stark branches, add seashells to small bowls, or fill a large jar with pinecones for seasonal dwcor.
• Create your own headboard by simply covering a flat, wooden board the size of your bed with a high quality fabric. Leave the top open and stuff it with pillow filling, and then add tufted details or nailheads along the outer edges.

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20 Thrifty, Frugal & Inexpensive Decorating Ideas [Apartment Therapy]

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Bold style and colors can transform your home to make it feel more fun and happy. If you’re looking to liven up your home and really make your space more exciting, follow these tips for some inspiration.

• Use a large, oversized reflective object, such as a light fixture, to assert dominance on everything else in the room.
• Experiment with design objects and put them out of their element. Something like placing a rug on the wall can really make a statement.
• A patterned piece of furniture can be a great addition to your space. Something like a floral pattern on a sofa or polka dots on a chair can make an impact.
• Turn one wall into a modern piece of art. Even using a simple splash of color on one of your walls can make a huge difference.
• Use a patterned light switch plate instead of the plain old white ones for a fun little pop of color.
• Instead of filling a vase with flowers, use a large leaf with a unique shape.

12 Bold Color Tricks to Try in Every Room [HGTV]
22 Ways to Be (a Little) More Daring With Your Decorating [HGTV]
Daring Decor Additions: Take Your Design Up A Notch With These 5 Striking Style Ideas [Apartment Therapy]

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After opening its doors in 2012, N’Caliente Fitness quickly established itself as a powerhouse of a fitness club in Round Rock. Here, the focus is on creating a welcoming environment through unique workouts that appeal to people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and athletic abilities.

That said, N’Caliente offers many innovative workouts. Aqua zumba, for example, takes the popular dance-based workout into the water for the added benefits of resistance training, while Piloxing combines the principles of standing Pilates with a non-stop cardio workout that includes boxing moves. In other words, if you find yourself feeling a little bored with your current fitness routine, signing up for a class at N’Caliente Fitness might be just the way to spice things up!

Half a dozen professional instructors lead classes throughout the day, seven days a week, so you should be able to find something that works with your schedule. Follow N'Caliente Fitness on Facebook to keep tabs on class schedules and special events!

N’Caliente Fitness
2111 Sam Bass Road
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 773-7790
www.ncalientefitness.com/about.html
www.yelp.com/biz/ncaliente-fitness-round-rock

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