4. Style your floors with trendy rugs
– Is your rental house or apartment covered in the unappealing carpet? Does it feel like there is too much hardwood floor or tile going on in some of the rooms? Large, trendy area rugs are like a secret weapon for decorating a rental home. They will not only cover that shabby carpet that you have to put up with, but they will also get rid of any excess space that you feel in a room.
5. Mirrors make everything better
– Are there some rooms in your rental that feel like they need a little bit more light? One way you can make a room look brighter and more spacious is by hanging mirrors as wall décor. If you hang a mirror across from a window in your room, the light from the outside will come through the window and reflect back into the room off of the mirror. This will create more light in the room. Mirrors also help to give the illusion that a room is bigger than it actually is.
6. You can’t go wrong with pictures
– Now this is something you can get really creative with. Depending on what style you are going for in your house or apartment, filling up space on a wall with prints in that style will add a lot to a room. Pictures also make a rental feel more like a home because they are personal. Search Pinterest for some ideas in the style you are going for, give it a go and I guarantee you will feel more at home and will have guests eyeing your walls in no time.
7. Lighting works wonders
– Have you ever walked into a room that was dim and all of a sudden felt tired or emotional? The lighting in a room puts off more of an atmosphere than we realize sometimes. If you want to bring some more light into your rooms, it’s as simple as buying some lamps. Depending on the style you are going for, hit up a local store and find some lamps that match your theme and will help to make the rooms feel brighter and more refreshing.
8. Add unique accessories
– Adding accessories to a room can accent everything that you have going on in the room and can also fill it out. For inspiration, check out Pinterest or the home décor magazine of your choice. Small candles or plants that last for a while, such as succulents or orchids, are some accessories that can make a room feel more refreshing and light-hearted.
These are just a few ideas on how you can work around the rules that your landlord has laid out in order to make your rental house or apartment feel more like a home that you own. If you have any questions or would like information on how you can best take care of your rental as a tenant, feel free to call us at 530-410-6085! We do
property management
in Redding and Shasta County and would love to help you in any way that we can!
