Having trouble with making your rental property look like a home? Well here is something to help change it over Bank Holiday…..
Making your rental home look beautiful and outshine from the rest can be quite daunting, and initially you can get carried with what to buy, when to buy it and whether there are financial constraints. This is when it is time to create that rented space into a home, which doesn’t mean Knocking down walls, or spending colossal amounts of cash on paints, and wallpapers and builders! You can simply dress the home to your taste.
Renting property doesn’t always mean you can’t make this home, it simply means you can be selective with items of furniture’s purchased to make it feel like it’s yours, it’s comfortable and show’s personality on whom is living in the home. Statement pieces are key, to give it that lived in feel, and to give it that first initial impression that the design has been cleverly thought of, without to much effort, giving that feel of realness.
So rather than cringe at something you don’t like in the rented space, work with it and get shopping.
Floor Coverings Rug
The London Rug Company from £325
https://www.therugcompany.com/uk/jali-grey
Often in a rental situation, you are stuck with whatever finishes are in place when you sign the lease. If your apartment’s carpet is not so stylish, carpets are threadbare and not to your taste, cover the problem with an extra-large area rug that coordinates with your other decor whether it be soft furnishings or wall art. Be careful though, rugs can become expensive if you are filling a large space, but you can get some great bargains.
Dress up the window
Eyelet Crurtains £99-£170 standard fit – Next
https://www.next.co.uk/x554120s3#666115×55
It can be daunting to cover a window to your taste without thinking of blowing the budget and in the pockets of the Landlord so don’t be put off by the thought of the blind, which is hung at the window in need of replacement. Curtains can be inexpensive and off the shelf standard sizes are easy to come across these days. If you want that look there are some great fabric shops, which can supply and fit curtains or blinds. From the help of the designer you can pick the fabric of your choice, and go all out, anything from Ralph Lauren to Romo design. Never forget, you can take these with you when you move.
Daybed
Lombok £1695.00
https://www.lombok.co.uk/Wooden-Day-Bed-PBEDDAY/
Daybed – Ochre £from £4776 dependent on fabric
https://ochre.net/products/furniture/beds/snooze/snooze-day-bed/
Get the perfect look, and feel at home with a day bed. Great for the use during the day as the comfortable sofa, but can also be used as a nice comfortable bed for your invited or uninvited night guests. Day beds are perfect for lounging around the house and can come in all shapes and sizes. This piece is a great statement that you can dressed with throws and soft furnishings of your choice of fabric, design and budget whether it be off the shelf purchase or couture.
Dining Table
https://www.made.com/2-x-jelly-acrylic-chairs-clear – £169
https://www.made.com/morton-glass-trestle-table-white – £249
Dining space can become worthy of dinner parties with a few smart strategies. Use clear chairs or a glass-top table to visually expand the space and make it feel bigger. If your dining area came with a chandelier, see if you can cover the bare bulbs with shades, which will diffuse the light, softening the room’s glow. Having a dining table can bring that sense of enjoyment to the space, and can be used for dining and desk space. Having that must have table is a great excuse to invite friends to your home. ‘Home’ being the operative word. Dress the table to impress your guests.
Lighting
Ikea Statement Ceiling Pendent / apartment lighting
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80146249
Conran £2059
Lighting in any space is key and is one of the key features of any room. Making that bold statement is important. Walking into a room with bold lighting will always give that WOW factor to your guests. Lights can come in all shapes, sizes and materials. These don’t always need to be expensive. Lighting will enhance the space, glam up the room, and give that finish everyone looks for.
Mirror – £1255.20
https://www.ochre.net/products/handles-accessories/mirrors/coco-mirror
This Mirror from ochre just shouts out flare thought of design and character. This doesn’t just act as a mirror but also a collector piece, which will make a statement within the room. The Mirror doesn’t only act a make the house or flat shine with a wall mirror. It’s a great decorating trick, which will reflect light and make the space look bigger. Location is key. Hang across from the window to reflect light back into the room.
Bed Linen
The Bed should be an important item in anyone’s life. Beds in rented property are often less desired. Bed linen on the other hand can be a way of showing your personality and bring a touch of that personality to the room. Whether it is bold, bright and vibrant, classic white and fine textured fabric, or dressing the bed for your little one, finishing the room with well thought out bed linen on the bed, throws and cushions will transform the bedroom.
Wall Finishes
Stencil Vinyl Writing / Wallpaper
Etsy.com £14.44
House of Hackney £148 per roll
https://www.wallpaperdirect.com/products/house-of-hackney/hackney-empire-white/97176
Wall finishes don’t have to be expensive or daunting to a DIY phobe. Wallpaper is a great way to make the rented place homely, and you can have fun along the way ordering samples and choosing the design for chosen wall perfect wall. Even if you didn’t want to decorate a full stencilling is a great way to personalise the space, and give that finished you have been wanting.