Residents are often afraid to decorate a rental home because of the restrictions included in the lease agreement. However, just because you are renting a home, doesn’t mean that you are entitled to make it your own. These are some great tips on how to make you rental home your own, without risking your security deposit. This will keep both yourself and your landlord happy.
1. Buy a rug! Rugs are often inexpensive and can make a room “pop”. The also help protect the flooring in the area while adding decorative style as they come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.
2. Rearrange your furniture. This can be done by anyone who doesn’t necessarily want to add anything new to the space, but wants it to look different. Take a piece of paper and draw out the room, along with other pieces and try rearranging them on paper first. This will help you save a lot of time and energy.
3. Paint your favorite furniture pieces. Looking for something different but are on a tight budget? Take some furniture pieces and add some color to your home. This will make a huge difference even if it just involves the coffee table or a dresser.
4. Memo/picture boards are your new best friends. Nothing says “welcome to my home” like a memo or picture board in the entryway. Use this place to put your favorite snapshots of you with friends or family, hang your to-do list and important mailing. This is both convenient and adds a sense of uniqueness to your home.
5. Add curtains. This is yet another way to add style as they come in virtually any color and designed to fit your specific budget depending on what you are looking for. If your room is missing color, try going for something bold that will make this a focal point in the room.
Remember, just because you are renting a home doesn’t mean you can’t do everything possible to make you home unique.It is important to speak to your landlord first before painting or making any permanent changes in order to be sure you won’t lose your deposit or break any lease terms in doing so.
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