3. Pops of color. While you may not be able to alter the white walls or the outdated bathroom sink, you can control the color factor with pops of color. Whether you fill a room with a temporarily-covered piece to suit the place specifically, or include a beloved piece that you lug from place to place, make surprising inclusions of color work to your advantage.
Plus, the color palette in this room reminds me of an episode of MTV Cribs that featured Destiny's Child early on in Beyonce's career. The "genie in a bottle" room was one many little girls dreamed of after seeing Beyonce's family home. You can check it out about three and a half minutes into this video.