Can't Paint the Apartment?

A great way to liven up boring white walls is to hang a quilt or make a fabric wallhaning. It can be very simple--just rows of different colors or prints, whatever. I made a beach scene, using different beiges for dry and wet sand, different blues for the sea, and a cloud print. Those were sewn in rows, but cut with curves to represent the water coming onto the sand, etc. It was really very simple, and a striking wall solution.

you can also temporarily apply fabric to the walls via liquid starch

good ideas. my daughter is getting ready to head off to college and there's a lot of restrictions for the dorm rooms. thanks!