Limited space is clearly one of the major concerns when it comes to decorating an apartment. Ideally, when it comes to decorating, maximizing the amount of space available would need to be one of the first priorities, with adequate storage solutions running a close second. Apartment decorating ideas which are able to incorporate both space saving and storage solutions would clearly be worth their weight in gold.

If you live in a place that doesn't feel right to you, we encourage you to look around, reflect on your space, and try to identify what's really bothering you about it. Is it the neighborhood, building, or apartment complex that troubles you? Is it the apartment itself, the floor plan, the colors of the walls, or the size of the rooms? There are many reasons why an apartment might fall short of your ideal, and some of them can't be changed. But some of them can.

What about those walls? Save some money and add flair by putting up some of your own or a friend's artwork. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece -- even color on a canvas can help bring a room to life. Also, be sure to keep your eyes open at flea markets and garage sales for interesting items with character. If you keep the color, texture, and feel consistent in the items you buy, they're sure to look great in a room together.

This doesn't mean you have to hide everything out of sight, though. There are plenty of attractive smaller storage options that allow you to put your items in place and on display at the same time, including over-the-door racks and suction-cup-mounted trays.

Although you may not be able to tear out the carpet or repaint the walls in your apartment, you can still make some changes to the way these parts of your apartment look. For example, you can attach flat sheets to your wall with Velcro or you can even make wall forms that fit snuggly against your walls. For your floors, area rugs can make a big difference or you can simply make your own rug with carpet samples in order to create a new look.

Bare walls can be a bore, so be sure and accent them with some color. One easy way to do this is to take some cheap frames and frame colorful wrapping paper or art. Then hang a series of these on the walls. You might also look into peel-and-stick wall decals to place throughout your apartment. They are a cheap, easy way to get accessorize those walls. You can even use them on furniture, cabinets, and other flat surfaces that need a little dressing up.

Lamps can add a touch of color to the room. Most of the time apartments do not have the lighting that you would like and a lamp can correct this while adding beauty. They will be easy to put on end tables and the nightstand by your bed for some additional lighting.

Room dividers can add color. You don't actually have to divide the room with them, you can put them against a flat wall which adds interest to the room. You can also use them to make a division of sorts between the living space and dining area if you would like.