An Easy $10 DIY Is Just What This “Renter Beige” Bedroom Needed

bedroom with beige paint before adding washi tape accent wall
bedroom with beige paint before adding washi tape accent wall
bedroom with beige paint before adding washi tape accent wall
bedroom corner/window area after DIY washi tape accent wall
bedroom corner/window area after DIY washi tape accent wall

If the prospect of redecorating an entire room scares you, consider revamping just one wall — Apartment Therapy has tons of DIY accent wall inspiration to get your creative wheels churning, like these 13 Under-$100 projects and these cool one-wall projects from house tours.

In Shannon Crawford’s (@studioarden_) bedroom, a $10 DIY gave new life to what Shannon calls a “renter beige” corner. “I LOVE color and patterns, and I felt I wanted to showcase my love for both, all while remaining renter-friendly and using what I already had,” Shannon says.

What she says next, perhaps many renters can relate to: “I can’t go and blow all my money on decor; I’m saving for an astronomically priced house.” Here’s Shannon’s budget-friendly fix for her reading nook.