If you’re a teacher or maybe even a student yourself, academia is in the front of your brain most hours of the day. These days, technology allows us to take our studies with us, and for those of us that actually appreciate the value of traditional school supplies and practices, this can be a bit disheartening. Since technology is showing no signs of going anywhere anytime soon, consider bringing some of that traditional nostalgia into Central NJ apartments and beyond. With just a few of these tips below, your living space can be transformed to another time, and you never know—it could inspire you in ways you never thought possible!
- Gallery walls—with a twist!
You may have noticed that a trending home décor feature is the gallery wall. For a fun and academic way to jump in on this trend, instead of using traditional frames, get your hands on some clipboards and hang your favorite photos or pieces of art this way. Easy to swap out pieces of art, this take also gives you the flexibility and ease to rearrange however you see fit!
- Chalkboards are back!
Another close-to-forgotten feature from the classroom is the chalkboard, which has almost completely been replaced with the dry erase boards. Luckily for us nostalgic ones, they make chalkboard paint for your walls OR your appliances. Go back in time by painting an accent wall (or just a small area), or if you brought your own appliances into your apartment, paint your freezer door so you have your own built-in ongoing grocery list!
- Color your old books
If nostalgia has you hanging onto those old collegiate textbooks but they’re just collecting dust on your bookshelf (or in storage!), bring them out and get creative. Spray paint the covers and the outside page linings to get one stunning cohesive look, or stick with a multi-dimensional theme by incorporating a range of colors. This will bring some color into your shelves without sacrificing the dignity of what’s still inside your literary treasures!
Your days in the classroom (at least as a kid) may be over, but you can bring back some of the best features from the schooldays with just a few small touches. At Central NJ apartments school’s in session!