Even if you don’t own the house you live in, you want it to feel like your own. As a tenant, this might be difficult at times because you must follow the rules that come with renting. But making your rental property feel like home can be done, and it should be done. With that in mind, here are some pointers to help you make your rental seem more like home.
Add Plants
Greenery can breathe new life into a space. They brighten and bring warmth to your rental property. They may also offer the additional benefit of eliminating toxins and purifying the air around them. You don’t need to have a green thumb for your indoor plants to thrive; there’s plenty of low-maintenance vegetation available.
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Use Furniture With Added Storage
We are always in need of more space and your rental property is no different. When a home is cluttered and messy, it can feel uncomfortable and be a constant reminder that this is someone else’s house. Purchasing furniture with built-in storage is a terrific method to store all of the extras that don’t have a home. For that extra space, consider employing coffee tables and footstools with hidden storage. Cabinets can provide more enclosed storage, and bed frames with storage under the mattress or on the sides are also available.
Have Rugs
Rugs are an excellent addition if you are dissatisfied with the flooring in your rental property but can’t change it because the landlord says no. They’re also a great way to personalise a room’s decor. They can offer colour and personality, or they can tone out the room, depending on your needs. A wide rug in the lounge room could provide additional seats on the floor while also making the space feel cosier. If your room is missing in colour, Persian rugs might be a terrific way to bring it back to life.
Install Mood Lighting
Make good use of lighting! Whether it’s a giant, free-standing lamp in the living room or smaller lights in the bedroom, these can add personality to any space. Keeping larger lamps in a room’s corners reduces the disruption caused by going from one area to another.
Upcycle What You Already Have
Sometimes the items you already own may use a facelift. Consider painting or decorating existing furniture. This will give your rental property a new atmosphere without the need for new furniture. When relocating or decorating existing furniture, take care not to harm or interfere with the property.
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Take Pride In Your Rental Property
Take pride in your rental property and treat it as if it were your own. This will only help you as a tenant in the future because of your excellent rental history. Taking care of your home also reduces the possibility of losing your deposit when it comes time to move out. As expert inventory clerks in Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, and West Sussex, Looksy Inventories knows that looking after your rental property goes a long way when it comes to your landlord agreeing to return your deposit, and the inventory report being a positive one.