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Being a tenant and renting your home has plenty of advantages, but one of the main disadvantages is the fact that you’re always living in somebody’s property and thus are subject to their whims when it comes to interior design. As a tenant, there is little you can do to alter the main style of the home without the risk of losing your deposit. However, there are plenty of tweaks and tips you can take to personalise each rented home you live in.
First of all, it’s always worth having a chat with your landlord to ascertain how easy going they are with regards to the décor of the house. It’s possible they are cool with you painting a few walls to a different colour if you pay for it and do it all yourself. It’s also possible that the landlord will let you redecorate so long as you paint it back how it was before you leave. Whatever the boundaries, find out what they are first and then set about designing your rented accommodation so it feels even more like home.
Here are a few decorating tips and tricks from NSW Properties to get you started in your new home.
Customise the Walls with Art
If you don’t like the colour or texture of a wall then try to work with it instead of hating it during your time in the rented home. Find or create a piece of art that dominates the wall and you will have an interesting feature instead of an ugly or boring blank space. You could also create a gallery wall out of photos and images you like. A framed poster of an iconic film or a map of your favourite city or other such design idea will also give a room a little extra pop.
Home Is Where Your Favourite Rug Is
Investing in a couple of good rugs should be a high priority for a renter. Not only do they create warmth in the home but they allow you to always be walking on something familiar. Carpets and floors of rented accommodation can be worn and look exactly like a good many different people have been living on them, so a rug freshens it all up and lets you feel like you’re truly living in your own private space.
Lighting is Crucial
Never settle for whatever lighting comes with the rented house or apartment. Get some lamps to dot around the place so that you bring your own lighting atmosphere with you. A good tip is to invest in at least two different lamp sizes, tall and small. This helps you create lighting at various levels, plus the smaller lamps can be moved from place to place according to need.
A Place for Plants
Indoor plants are awesome and everyone should make good use of them, but for a tenant they are even more important. You can really add a new personality to a property with a couple of carefully chosen plants to bring the place to life.
Looking to rent a new property or want to find out more about your tenancy? Visit our site for all there is to know about renting http://www.nswproperties.co.uk/
