Rental Friendly Decor

Tailormade Moves/20th March 2024

Making a house feel like a home is extremely important and can sometimes be tricky for tenants to achieve. Here are some great ideas to help you personalise your space whilst also keeping your landlords happy.

Multi-Functional Furniture

Multi-functional furniture can really help to optimise small spaces, they combine style and functionality to enhance your home. A Chesterfield style footstool coffee table is bang on trend just now and is a classic example of multi-functional furniture. It can be used as a coffee table, somewhere to store books and magazines and it also doubles up as extra seating. You can either purchase one to match your existing sofa or go for one in a completely different colour to add extra style.

Furniture Covers

Furniture slip covers are hugely popular just now. They can be used to update furniture without causing damage or costing a fortune and offer a renter-friendly solution to updating the look of your home. They can be changed with each season, so you can opt for a warm cozy cover in the winter and a lighter, brighter cover in the summer. They offer an extra layer of protection to your furniture and can be washed easily which is beneficial if you have pets or children.

Artwork and Photos

An easy way to add style and personality to your home is by adding artwork. Removable adhesive command strips work on most walls and most surfaces and provide solution for you to display your photos and pictures securely without damaging the walls or paintwork. Peel and Stick vinyl is taking social medial platforms by storm. There are lots of tutorials out there showing how affordable and easy they are to use and they are available in many different patterns and are easy to remove without causing damage.

Plants

Bring a feel of nature into your home with greenery. It doesn’t have to be expensive or messy, but making this addition can add a layer of relaxation and breathability into the home. Pop down to your local B&M or Home Bargains and you will find lots of gorgeous fake plants at your disposal! With spring around the corner, why not add a bunch of flowers to a colourful vase?

Rugs

A great way to cover up unappealing flooring or carpet without spending a fortune is to use a rug. You can purchase rugs in different sizes, textures, shapes and colours and you can experiment with layering them up and mixing/matching them with other soft furnishings to add personality to your décor. Rugs can also help to protect existing flooring and can add warmth to hard floors.

Storage

Space-saving storage is prevalent amongst homeowners and tenants. You can take advantage of vertical spaces by using wall mounted storage systems or bookcases. Invest in storage containers which can be used under the stairs or under the bed to keep items such as linen, curtains or out of season clothes. If you have a large open plan space you can use shelving as a room divider creating even more flexibility.

Mood lighting

Lighting has become a huge trend recently and it is a great way to transform the atmosphere of your home. You can use smart bulbs to create different coloured lighting or vary the intensity of the light to create a variety of moods depending on what you are doing.