Reddit mentions of Popular Handicrafts Twin Hippie Tapestry, Hippy Mandala Bohemian Tapestries, Indian Dorm Decor, Psychedelic Tapestry Wall Hanging Ethnic Decorative Tapestry (54x84 inches) (Multi Color)

Oi vey. It's like they're trying to make it soul-crushing.

I think the lighting may be the worst part, but it's so hard to choose. WHY ARE THERE SO MANY LIGHTS IN RANDOM PLACES?

God, this place is upsettingly terrible.

My advice: skip IKEA and other stores, and head straight to auction houses and/or craigslist. I have gotten amazing pieces for SO cheap. Seriously.

My last venture to my local auction house, I got a 50-year-old hand-woven Indian quilted/embroidered tapestry (looks kinda like this, but way better), that's about 10 x 10 feet, weighs 30 pounds, a 12 x 9, handwoven Persian rug from the 50s, and a 200-lb, hand-carved coffee table made from antique Morroccan doors, inlaid with brass details and richly carved.

The grand total for these 3 gems, which I will keep forever, was 600 dollars, including the AH cut. The table alone is worth 3 grand, and that's for a smaller, simpler version of the one I have.

I also picked up a gorgeous armchair in mint condition on Craigslist for 45 dollars, plus 20 for delivery to my 3rd-floor apartment.

You'll have to be patient, and dig around, but it's worth it.

You can totally find things that fit your style, as well. If I found things for my very particular, niche tastes, so can you! :)

Also, I highly recommend buying a handful of cheap tapestries on amazon. I used them in my old shitty apartment to really amp it up. They look great, are light, and easy to put up. I put one on all 4 of my walls (4 of the same) to create a "wallpaper), then draped an extra-large one over my ceiling to give it a tent-like feel, throwing in battery-operated yellow string lights for extra oomph. It was SUPER cozy, and cost my like 60 bucks total.

Here's a few examples. These ones are a bit bohemian, which isn't for everyone, but you can find all kinds of styles. They look better irl than in the pictures, most of the time. All of them are under 20 bucks. These will give your room depth, character, and hominess, and have the added bonus of covering those hideous studs.

https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Tapestry-Bohemian-Tapestries-Bedspread/dp/B00S3F13PU/ref=pd_sim_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GX504YW7ZP2RJFMG6A4A

https://www.amazon.com/Tapestry-Bohemian-Psychedelic-Bedspread-215x140cms/dp/B01HVELW4U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511943524&sr=8-3&keywords=bohemian+wall+tapestry

https://www.amazon.com/Popular-Handicrafts-Psychedelic-Bedspread-215x230cms/dp/B014O6IXXQ/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1511943524&sr=8-10&keywords=bohemian+wall+tapestry

https://www.amazon.com/Popular-Handicrafts-Intricate-Bedspread-215cmsx230cms/dp/B010Q2EBWY/ref=pd_sim_201_34?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5ED3FZQ0GPYKBCZ96HEH

https://www.amazon.com/Popular-Handicrafts-Tapestries-Psychedelic-Decorative/dp/B018B6M5X4/ref=sr_1_48?ie=UTF8&qid=1511943582&sr=8-48&keywords=bohemian+wall+tapestry

https://www.amazon.com/Popular-Handicrafts-Kp726-Bedspread-tapestries/dp/B06XXPXD8W/ref=pd_sim_201_14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5ED3FZQ0GPYKBCZ96HEH



Also, get rugs. And cheap artwork. And curtains. ASAP.

All can be found cheaply on Craigslist/Auctions/thrift stores even.

Hope this helps!