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Rental Revamp: How To Make Your Digs Feel Like Home
Slide Nr 1Moving into a new place can be an incredibly exciting moment in your life – and also an extremely stressful one. From moving-day chaos to budgeting and planning your design aesthetic, it can prove to be a gigantic endeavour. And that’s before you get the exhaustive list of decorating don’ts from your landlord. Don’t be scared, though: be prepared, and face this new phase as a fun challenge. We look at some of the many accessible ways you can bring life and your very own essence to your new flat, no matter how long (or short) you plan to stay.
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Rental Revamp: How To Make Your Digs Feel Like Home.
Slide Nr 2Go Green – Nothing says “I live here” more than having actual living things in your home. And while some rentals may not allow pets, you’re sure to be on the safe side with apartment-friendly plants. Our advice: Go for low-maintenance plants if you’re not yet well-versed in their upkeep (take our quiz to check your houseplant IQ). Snake plants or rubber trees, for example, are easy to maintain – meaning you can forget to tend to them sometimes and they’ll probably still live. If you really need some assistance, check out the many gadgets that make indoor gardening a cinch.
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Slide Nr 4…Or Don’t – If painting, hammering and other wall alterations are a big fat no-no in your rental situation, there are other options. Skip the nails and drilling and, instead, reach for removable vinyl decals, or hang things like cork boards, posters, photos and other decor with removable wall hooks or removable mounting tape. The only drawback is these won’t hold particularly heavy objects, so you’ll have to think in terms of lighter items – for example, create a gallery wall with lots of smaller paintings rather than filling a large space with one big, weighty painting.
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Rental Revamp: How To Make Your Digs Feel Like Home.
Slide Nr 6Bring Your Memories – Home is where the heart is, right? If you want your place to feel like a proper home, make it one by filling it with your fondest memories and favourite things. Set out pictures of your family and friends, display objects from your travels and your family history, and cover the walls with art you love – even better if it’s made by you or a loved one. Add homemade candles and DIY centrepieces for a warm, artisanal touch, and stack your shelves and bookcases with your all-time favourite reads. Tip: If you’re not too particular about order, arrange them by colour or size for a more visually pleasing effect.
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Rental Revamp: How To Make Your Digs Feel Like Home.
Slide Nr 8Divide And Conquer – If you’ve moved into a studio or a one-room flat, allow us to introduce you to your new best friend: room dividers. Whether you use big book shelves, an ornate folding screen or a well-placed curtain, strategically positioning dividers around the available space can create privacy, and even give rise to new ‘rooms’ – like carving an office area out of your existing living room – that make you feel like you’ve created more space in which to live.
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Rental Revamp: How To Make Your Digs Feel Like Home.
Slide Nr 10Go Snug With Rugs – Floors are one of those things you just can’t change in a rental. That being said, if you don’t love the colour or material of the floors in your new place (or if it’s just way too cold!), consider camouflaging them with a stunning rug that better reflects your style. Not only will it enhance the look of the room, but it will also feel much more cosy and homely. Whether you choose a classic model or a more contemporary one is all down to your personal taste.
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