Tips to make a rental feel like home.
There’s no place like home – but what if you are renting?
It’s still your home, whether it be for six months or six years. It should be a place that you cannot wait to return to after a big day, a place where you can relax and enjoy sharing with friends and family.
Here are a few tips to help you truly feel at home in your rental property.
1. Add a Splash of Green
Having a plant at the front door can be inviting, while placing a fern in the bathroom will exude comfort and homeliness.
Not only do indoor plants enhance the appearance of a space, but they have also been shown to boost mood, increase creativity, improve air quality and reduce stress. So, they don’t just look good – they can help you feel good too!
2. Picture This
Don’t be afraid to hang your favourite paintings or pictures on the walls (if they aren’t too heavy). There is a multitude of options regarding safe hanging hooks that can be removed when you move out.
3. Rug Up
Rugs can make a statement and give a comfortable feel to any space, especially if the property is mostly tile or has wooden floors.
4. Let there be Light
Changing the lighting can enhance the atmosphere of any space. Simply switching out a white light bulb for a softer yellow-toned one can help make your home feel warmer and more welcoming.
5. Give your old furniture a facelift
Repurposing old furniture to suit your new space is a beautiful way to bring the pieces of furniture you love into your new home, with pizazz!
6. Control the Clutter
Extra storage is always a clever idea, so if you do need to purchase new furniture consider investing in pieces that offer built in storage.
7. A Soft Touch
Throw rugs and cushions can be colourful and a fun addition to any couch or bed.
8. Accessorise your rental!
Using candles, books, ornaments, vases and bowls will really spruce up a space and help to make it feel like home for you.
9. The Power of Colour
Never underestimate having a colour theme, and use that as a base to guide your decorating.
10. The Nose Knows
The first thing someone notices when coming into your home is the smell, so light candles and choose home fragrances that make you feel happy.
Conclusion
It is amazing how subtle changes and a little creativity can help you turn a humdrum rental property into a happy haven, a place that you are happy and proud to call home!
