Recently I was casually browsing the Urban Outfitters website (read: procrastinating revision) and I got completely sucked into their 'apartment' section and particularly the decor. I know the majority of it is overpriced and I could probably achieve the same effect myself with a little DIY, or find similar items for much cheaper at vintage markets - but I can't help my inner tumblr girl loving every bit of it.

I do still really like the way my room is decorated at the moment (it's white and dark pink with white furniture), but I did it back when I was 12 or 13 so I think if I could completely redecorate it now I would probably do it very differently. One day I'd like to live in a space with whitewashed exposed brick and wood floors, just very simple and clean with pops of colour - so with that in mind, here are my top picks from the decor section:

 Travel Scratch Map, $24

I saw this in the Urban Outfitters store here in Belgium a while ago and desperately wanted one, but when I made myself think practically I realised I don't actually have any spare wall space in my room, since I have built in cupboards, shelves, sloping ceilings etc. But my room at uni will be another story, so I may well pick up one of these this summer before I go.

Magical Thinking Menageri Medallion Tapestry $49

This screams hippie chic tumblr like nothing else but I love it. Purple is my favourite colour and as you may have seen in this post, I've recently discovered a liking for orange so colour-scheme wise this is beyond perfect.

Macaron Box $10

Are these not the most precious, beautifully pastel and iridescent but also massively overpriced little boxes you've ever seen? They're the trinket boxes to trump all trinket boxes and I want all of the colours.

Invisible Book Shelf $16

These are so simple but would look really cool with the right books against the right background. I've actually acquired a lot of bigger, non-fiction books lately so these would be ideal for displaying them. 

Painted Woodblock Wall Shelf $49

I really, really love this. It's so artsy and chic I just can't get over it! The colours of the drawers are subtle but make it look really interesting and thrify, especially with the different drawer knobs. I imagine this is the kind of thing to have in your hallway to hang coats and accessories on, but it would work just as well in a bedroom.

Reclaimed Wood Chalkboard $49

This is similar in style to the previous item but I love the chalkboard element - so useful for writing messages and to-do lists on. The overall vibe is so zen, even though it looks like it's been taken right out of a 1940s schoolroom. 

Magical Thinking Pyramid Shelf $129

Velvet and tassels are all I need in a cushion. I'm picturing a couple of these, perhaps in purple and blue too, all spread out on a sofa in front of the tapestry I talked about above - the perfect zen den.

Magical Thinking Una Curtain $49

There's something witchy about these curtains and I am all about it. The pattern also looks a little bit like a cross between constellations and a kind of geometric print, which I think works surprisingly well.

So that is what I would buy from Urban Outfitters if I had an empty room to furnish and at least $450 to spare, not to mention the cost of actual furniture like tables and chairs and a bed. But never say never, since maybe when I get my own place I'll be able to create my dream space!

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