Renting an apartment
does not mean that we are doomed to live like a monk
or a dormitory where you sleep and eat but your heart
is not at rest. While homeowners may object to doing
permanent changes you can always use temporary and
inexpensive furnishings to make the rented apartment
decor reflect your personality and style. The trick is
to maintain the balance between what you want, limited
budget, buying either temporary things or things that
can be used in all settings, are long lasting and
easily movable and restrictions and terms and
conditions of the landlord. Here are some foolproof
tips for house décor meant specially for tenants:
Since you are going to live in this place for
more than a year, be ready to spend a little time, effort and
money to beautify it so that you can enjoy this period of your
life.
Since it is often expensive and not allowed
to repaint the walls, you can hang up a colorful rug or use it
to hide the ugly or bland flooring and make your room look
warm and cozy.
Most of the rented apartments have neutral
colored walls and floors that can be given any style with the
help of accents such as throw pillows, lamps, stylish
lighting, rugs, carpets and creative play of colors and
textures.
Curtains and side panels in a wide range of
colors and patterns for the windows; colorful dish towels,
flour canisters, innovative teapot and neatly arrange plastic
airtight containers for the kitchen; and neatly folded or hung
towels in myriad of colors and designs, creative soap dish, a
small sleek vase with natural or artificial flower arrangement
for bathrooms can add personality and looks to the areas and
make you love your apartment.
Landlords objecting on nailing things to the
walls will gladly accept the idea of large and tall mirrors
leaning against the walls.
Smaller photos and artworks can be displayed
on top of fireplace mantels, dressers and low armoires with
wall to lean on.
Installing new fixtures and knobs can be
reversed while you are leaving the apartment by taking the
ones you bought with you and putting the old ones in their
place again.
Be creative when it comes to storage and
hiding things. Put a skirt around the bathroom sink, use
sliding decorative screens to hide away things, use beautiful
trunks and beds with storage space to keep unused blankets and
sheets and you may also hang a shower curtain to hide away the
drying towels.
Break the monotony with one rare piece per
room that can be put in the focal point of the room.
Long lasting good quality furniture can last
forever and may be used in your future home too, so you can
buy some pieces you really want along with the pillows and
cushions that you can use later too. Candle votive holders,
tabletop fountains, sleek or rare vases and artworks and
framed paintings can be used anywhere and can fit in homes of
all sizes and styles. So, you may buy some even if you are
renting.
