With home ownership a distant dream for many Australians, renting property can sometimes become a permanent alternative.And when staying on the property of others can feel impersonal, there are ways to make your own without sacrificing your rental agreement.Do not wait until after signing a mortgage contract to release your personal style. With these tips, you can change your rental property into your dream home.
Work with not against the existing aesthetic
You're renting a mind century home with fixtures and fittings that haven't been updatet fo 30 years. Embrace it. style your decor with retro items that fit structure and apperance of the home - whether it's 60s 70s or even 80s Don't go utra modern if you've home isn't if you've got a modern apartement don't dress it up like a Victorian cottage, no matter how badly you wish it were one. Styling for a rental home is about working with what you've got not building a vision from scratch
Experiment with lighting
Lighting is an extremely important feature of any home it candictate the way a space feels and functions. Renters can't always replace light fittings add dimmers, down light, which are great ways to add acent and drama, But as arenter, there are less structural ways to improve the lighting An eye-catching floor lamp can change the whole feel of a room and turn a bland space into something special
Free standing furniture is your friend
There are always going to be storage restrictions in a rental. You can’t remove walls or insert custom cabinets. But there are alternatives. In areas where you always need more storage space, like the kitchen, consider bench carts, trolleys, tables and bookshelves to give the space both style and increased function. In the bedroom, the clean lines of built-in wardrobes are ideal, but if your rental lacks them, free-standing wardrobes come in all shapes and sizes. Because these items are not designed to blend in, this can be an opportunity to express your style
They can only say no. Some landlords would be thrilled to get a free renovation that could potentially increase the value of the property. Some may be opposed to the idea and it can be an area fraught with contention – if you make changes to the property that they don’t agree with, it could end up costing more in the long run. If you agree to keep changes purely cosmetic (e.g painting walls) and restore everything to original condition when you leave, they may be more flexible. If you think it will improve both the property and your quality of life, it doesn’t hurt to ask.
When floor-to-ceiling renovations are not an option, look to everyday items to help express your personal style. Bed covers and throws instantly change the look and feel of a room. Mixing up styles and patterns can create an eclectic look that will easily distract attention away from cracked walls or a peeling paint job.
Nothing says home like walls covered in art you’ve picked up over the years from friends, family and travels. Avoid drilling holes by using what you have to rest your art – a fireplace mantle, existing shelving or a freestanding cabinet.
Tips for making your rental feel like home
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