Ways to make a rented property more like home
When you’re renting, you’re often stuck with the decor which can often be a mix of neutral shades and inoffensive yet non-descript rooms and it can be frustrating if you feel you can’t put your own stamp on your home. Don’t be downhearted if this is you, because there’s loads that can be done to add colour, style and personality without changing anything you’re not supposed to. Furniture, rugs, artwork, linens and accessories can completely change the character of a room so all is not lost but you do need to be creative with your thinking to make the room wonderful using the wall colour and flooring that’s already there. Having said that, it’s always worth asking your landlord if you can redecorate if you really really want to, as many are happy for you to do so (you’ll probably have to redecorate it back to the original before you move out) but if you can’t or don’t want to, here are some ideas to make your rental stylish, practical and gorgeous. If you look at the photos …