{"id":23770,"date":"2021-09-01T09:33:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T08:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=23770"},"modified":"2024-03-21T16:46:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:46:01","slug":"how-to-decorate-a-rental-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/general\/how-to-decorate-a-rental-property","title":{"rendered":"How to decorate a rental property"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you don\u2019t own your home, it can be tricky to know how far to go with decorating. But living in a rental property doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t flex your interior design muscles!<\/p>\n

Your first port of call when it comes to decorating a rental property is to see what your contract allows. Speak to your agent or directly to your landlord, you might be surprised to find that you can paint and change more than you think.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re under strict guidelines or you\u2019ve got more free rein, we take a look at simple ways that you can put your stamp on your rental home.<\/p>\n

Temporary rental decor ideas<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re not planning to stay in your place for very long, or your contract doesn\u2019t allow for grand decor changes, there are some simple tweaks you can make to give the place a little facelift.<\/p>\n

Create atmosphere with lighting<\/h3>\n

Lighting makes the world of difference in a home – and rental properties are no exception! Create the right atmosphere in each room with lighting techniques; think floor and table lamps<\/a>, candlelight in your living and bedroom, and task lighting in your office and dining rooms. You could also update existing light fixtures with beautiful lampshades.<\/p>\n

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Parquet large TV cabinet<\/a> | @newcountryhome<\/a><\/p>\n

Add beauty and functionality with furniture<\/h3>\n

If your rental home comes unfurnished, you have so much scope to make the place your own. If you don\u2019t feel like you can alter much else about the space, make a statement with carefully curated pieces. Why not add an eye-catching drinks cabinet<\/a> or sofa<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Storage can often be an issue, especially in smaller rental places, so make sure you have some quality storage pieces as part of your toolkit, such as sideboards<\/a>, console tables<\/a> and bookshelves<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not planning on staying in a place for long, focus on multifunctional furniture. If a corner sofa<\/a> is the look you\u2019re going for, choose a modular model<\/a>, as you\u2019ll be able to adapt it to any future home.<\/p>\n

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Morgan modular corner sofa<\/a> | @sceneathome<\/a><\/p>\n

Go wild with houseplants<\/h3>\n

An easy way to spruce up your rental interiors is to let nature take over. Green plants<\/a> bring vibrancy and personality to an otherwise blank canvas. Create visual interest by combining hanging planters and pots in different forms and colours.<\/p>\n

Why not create a herb garden in your kitchen? Not only will it look great, but it\u2019ll make your kitchen smell amazing, and your food taste great too!<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn coffee table<\/a> | @kas_interiors<\/a><\/p>\n

Hide flooring with rugs<\/h3>\n

The most challenging element of rental decor is often the flooring. Whether it just doesn\u2019t match your colour scheme, or your landlord picked a drab carpet, fear not! Rugs<\/a> are your new best friend. Source an oversized area rug to hide most of the floor space, or simply layer smaller rugs and runners to add texture and warmth to a wooden or tiled area.<\/p>\n

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Malvern sofa<\/a> | @thelarchhome_10<\/a><\/p>\n

Hang artwork without nails<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re not allowed to put nails in the wall, but still want to give your rooms some character, find other \u2018hanging\u2019 solutions. There are loads of self-adhesive strips and hooks on the market that won\u2019t mark your walls and are strong enough to take most artwork<\/a> and mirrors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If this isn\u2019t an option for you, why not embrace the trend of leaning your pieces against the wall? Whether a smaller piece on top of a sideboard<\/a> or chest of drawers<\/a>, or a bigger piece on the floor, this can be a super-stylish way of displaying your favourite pieces.<\/p>\n

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Parquet double wardrobe<\/a> | @709_design<\/a><\/p>\n

Update your tiles with stickers<\/h3>\n

If your bathroom or kitchen tiles leave much to be desired, put your own stamp on them. You can find temporary tile stickers that you can cut and stick to cover the original tiles. Trust us, it will completely transform the space!<\/p>\n

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Pete Larsen<\/a> |\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n

Bring life to the walls with removable wallpaper<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re not allowed to alter the walls in any way, but are tired of the boring rental standard of magnolia walls, get creative. Use removable wallpaper to create a statement wall, or do all four!<\/p>\n

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\nParquet chest of drawers<\/a> | @aliceincolour<\/a><\/p>\n

Fill it with accessories<\/h3>\n

One way to make a rental property your own, is to fill it with your stuff! Let your imagination run wild with accessories.<\/a> From cushions and throws to woven baskets and candles \u2013 whatever you love, will add personality to your space!<\/p>\n

These details are really what makes a house a home, and can transform the look of a place, no matter the furniture that might already be there, or the flooring in place.<\/p>\n

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\nJensen sofa<\/a> | @hollypmcgowan<\/a><\/p>\n

Invest in curtains<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t let the soft furnishings stop at cushions and throws. While they\u2019re more of an investment, using your own curtains is a great way to improve a rental property and bring some of your taste to the decor scheme.<\/p>\n

Rental properties often supply blinds, which can bring a cold atmosphere to the room. Add texture and softness with thick curtains. They\u2019ll be great for keeping you warm in the winter too!<\/p>\n

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Parquet bedside table<\/a> | @thelightshesees<\/a><\/p>\n

Make the most of mirrors<\/h3>\n

Whether your rental property is on the smaller side, you\u2019re lacking light, or you simply need to add intrigue to a room, a mirror<\/a> is always the answer. From wall mirrors<\/a> to floor and table mirrors, add some of these accessories to different rooms of your home.<\/p>\n

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Payton mirror<\/a> | @fallowsheath<\/a><\/p>\n

Rental-friendly home upgrades<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to get a bit more interior design crazy, and your contract allows for bigger alterations, here are a few slightly more involved elements that you might want to consider. These are all still temporary though \u2013 so don\u2019t worry about risking your deposit!<\/p>\n

Update the walls with panelling<\/h3>\n

Panelling is all the rage right now, but did you know that it\u2019s actually super easy, and unlikely to damage your walls? This makes it a great option for renters. You can remove it at the end of your rental period, and even take it with you to your new property!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a dab hand with DIY, why not try it yourself? If not, or you\u2019re unsure about its effect on the existing walls, speak to an expert.<\/p>\n

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Jensen sofa<\/a> | @biancawildinghome<\/a><\/p>\n

Give the walls a fresh lick of paint<\/h3>\n

The simplest way to give your home a completely new feel is with a fresh coat of paint. You can easily transform the look of your space with your favourite colours or go for a neutral look<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some contracts may state that you have to change it back at the end of your stay. If this is the case, and you don\u2019t want to go through the effort of painting all rooms twice, consider painting one wall or use shapes. Arches are a great way to frame your favourite pieces of furniture or to help create separation in an open-plan space.<\/p>\n

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Parquet double bed<\/a> | @houseofjackandboo<\/a><\/p>\n

Add open shelves<\/h3>\n

Nothing adds character to a room of the home like open shelving. Hang some in your living room to house books, plants and your favourite trinkets, or display your favourite crockery in your dining room.<\/p>\n

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Canterbury sideboard<\/a> | @jessicacarmichaeljones<\/p>\n

Hang a gallery wall<\/h3>\n

Add interest to an otherwise neutral wall with a gallery of artwork. Make sure to plan it out though! Don\u2019t be fooled. While it may look spontaneous and simple, a gallery wall takes a lot of pre-planning.<\/p>\n

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Parquet chest of drawers<\/a> | @houseofjackandboo<\/a><\/p>\n

Paint existing furniture<\/h3>\n

If your landlord has supplied the furniture, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll have quite mismatched pieces. Why not offer to paint them? Match to any painted furniture<\/a> that you bring, or paint in complementary tones to other natural wood pieces. This is also a great way to tie in the landlord\u2019s furniture to your carefully selected pieces if you\u2019re moving into a part-furnished place.<\/p>\n

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Shay large dresser<\/a> |\u00a0Shay small sideboard<\/a> | @ourlittlehome2017<\/a><\/p>\n

Fix some hanging pegs<\/h3>\n

An ode to country chic, hanging pegs are very fashionable in interior design. Use them to hang your coats and bags by the door, or jump on the trend bandwagon, hanging accessories from them. These are a great way to add something fun and interesting to your hallway, or spare wall in your kitchen or dining space.<\/p>\n

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St. Ives large dresser<\/a> | @that.makes.six<\/a><\/p>\n

You should now be ready to give your rental space the love it deserves. Make sure to check any planned home improvements with your landlord or agent first – you never know, they might love your changes, and want to keep them that way at the end. And, if you need some new accessories or furniture to spruce the place up, shop<\/a> now!<\/p>\n

We\u2019d love to see how you\u2019ve styled your rental property, so make sure to tag #OakFurnitureland<\/a> on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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