We are spending more time in our homes than ever before and dull rental home decor can be a real downer. If you are renting, you need budget friendly ideas that won’t damage walls or upset your landlord.
Here are a few ideas how to jazz up a rental or indeed any space in need of a bit of TLC!
get painting!
Typically landlords use basic white paint everywhere and they are normally ok if you want to spruce the walls up a bit (though ask first obvs!).
Coloured wall shapes, like this pastel green arch from a recent project, work really well on a neural base.
change the knobs!
Unscrew existing drawer & cabinet knobs / handles (storing them in a safe place) and DIY your own. I swapped an old brass 80’s offering for this asymmetric stone from @hmhome
decorate with nature!
Add vases of dried grasses, sculptural stones from the beach or hanging baskets of lush green houseplants. Not only a great way to jazz up your rental home decor but biophilic elements up the feel-good factor.
get a new toilet seat!
I mean….does this need any further explanation! Opt for soft close.
the 5th wall!
Who made the rule that ceilings have to be white? Painting your ceiling will have a major impact to the feel of a room.
Try a slightly darker saturation than the walls for moody depth or go for something completely contrasting (brilliant with high ceilings). Low ceiling? Paint the same colour as walls for cosy/cocooning effect.
style up your splashback!
Vinyl stickers, like these from Jes Rose Home are easy to apply and a great way to add colour and style to a boring kitchen or bathroom. Go one step further & add these fab stickers to table tops or window sills. Simply peel off when it comes to hand back your keys and your landlord will be none the wiser.
If you have a space in need of a spruce-up, contact us here… we would love to help!
