Just because you are renting doesn’t mean you can’t make your home inspirational. Here are our favourite interior hacks for renters to help you transform your rental apartment with easy and inexpensive ideas that won’t compromise your security deposit.
How To Make A Rented House Look Nice?
Whether you have a rental apartment or a house, every room can look fabulous with some thought and planning. Take advantage of what the property does offer and build on these pros rather than focusing on the cons. For example, in a rental kitchen, you might be stuck with the tiles and cabinets, but for long-term tenancies, you can replace the doors temporarily to freshen up the look and feel. However, remember to store the old doors and replace them at the end of the tenancy.
Alternatively, feature those retro kitchen backsplashes and cabinet doors by adding retro-inspired crockery that pays tribute to their decade and embraces a retro revival. Look for wall art, blinds and curtains that fit the trend with a fresh, contemporary slant.
Play To Your Rental Space
One of the quickest ways to lose your rental deposit is damaging walls. If you cause damage to walls, you will be in breach of your lease agreement. So, what other damage-free solutions are there? Which are the best ways to brighten up boring walls? How do you put things on the wall in a rental? Here are some solutions for renters:
Removable Wallpaper:
Removable wallpaper is temporary wallpaper that can elevate your wall design and transform boring apartment walls into an instant gallery wall. Remember to do a small patch test first to ensure it can easily be removed when vacating the premises.
Add Tall Plants:
Adding plants is an eco-friendly interior design trend which can act as wall decor to create a living feature wall you can quickly move and change. Tall plants in pots on the floor add height, interest and maximum impact to dull spaces.
Mirrors:
Add a tall ornate mirror that rests on the floor with impressive results – a statement piece that adds light and a feeling of space and is a practical addition to your wall decor.
Use Adhesive Strips:
Add adhesive strips to display lightweight picture frames to add a personal touch to your walls and living space.
Folding Screens:
Folding Screens:Folding screens can add a pop of colour and further dimensions to a box room and are a helpful way to hide clutter and create storage space in limited space—a great dual solution for renters.
How To Make A Rented Room Cozy?
Overhead lighting can make a room feel too bright and clinical. Fairy lights are the perfect solution to adding a cosy feel to your living space and are an affordable option for creating ambience and personality in your home. Sheer curtains are another way to diffuse bright exterior light and complement your decor style. Add cushions and throws to embrace your personal style and comfort.
Keep your security deposit safe with these renter friendly ideas and give your rental home a new lease of life!
