The best ways to personalize your rental apartment

The best ways to personalize your rental apartment,

Everyone wants to put their stamp on their living space, to decorate it so that it reflects their personal style.

This is easy enough when you own your home or apartment, but how do you achieve this when you live in a tenant?

So we have some old renters with simple tips on how to personalize your space, so it feels like your own.

 

Add removable background

In the past, wallpapering your rental would almost certainly cost you a deposit once you moved in, and that was a lot of work, too.

Now you can not only add a funky color or pattern, but switch it up when you want something new.

With removable wallpaper, you don’t even need to limit your upgrades to your walls.

There’s removable wallpaper for cabinets and backsplashes, too,

and there’s a newer option called thicker peel-and-stick tiles.

Some of these tiles are designed specifically for backings,

outlasting most traditional removable backings while still providing the same flexibility.

 

Hang personal items securely

Nothing showcases what you like most about your life like pictures and posters,

and unfortunately, you’ll also show your landlord a bunch of wall punches, right?

So we advise you to be careful when hanging things on the wall,

even if they are for decoration and not to support the weight of things.

Wallpaper or paint can easily get damaged due to the weight of the decorations,

especially if you hang them on furniture such as bookcases or dressers.

If you plan to hang things from the ceiling,

make sure you have enough clearance from lights and other fixtures so that nothing touches them when you move around the room.

Drywall anchors may be used to protect the wall and minimize damage.

 

Change view

Many rentals, especially apartments, mean that you may have less privacy than you would like.

And if you want to take advantage of natural light during the day or if your home doesn’t get a lot of it, covering the windows doesn’t make sense either.

You can put film on all your windows, to let you open the blinds without the neighbors staring into your house.

 

Layered curtains

If your apartment tends to be dark, then another way to bring in some light is to add layers of curtains over window film.

They can be tied back, left uncovered, or block out most of the light.

 

Add color where you can

When you live in a home that you don’t own, chances are you won’t be allowed to paint the walls,

or you’ll have to restore them to their previous pleasant shade of white or beige before moving out.

Choosing furniture in the color you love can add a touch of personality and fun to your home,

and gold and yellow suede can add a little sunshine to any dark space.

Best of all, you can take these favorites with you when you find your next spot.

It is important to make your home reflect your lifestyle and be a comfortable place to relax,

and with some creativity, you can make it your own no matter who owns the space.

 

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