If you’ve just moved into a rented apartment and are struggling to feel at home, then this guide can help you with some creative ideas. Making a rental feel homey is a challenging task at times. There may be some rules laid out by your landlord that restrict you from decorating the place as you’d like. If your place came with bland furniture and boring walls, then these easy and affordable ideas can help you with decorating a rental house on a budget.
Here are 16 rental friendly upgrades you can try now:
Removable Wallpaper
There are many ways you can add a pop of color without paint to your rental apartment.
If the walls of your rented accommodation are boring as hell, then you can liven them up with wallpaper. You can go for peelable or removable wallpapers that come right off whenever you need to get rid of them.
Invest in A Mini Projector
This might not be a rental-specific tip but a mini projector can be a great investment. Maybe you don’t have a TV yet, maybe you don’t wish to wall-mount it as you’re here for a short stay, whatever the reason might be, a projector can be a real blessing. You can also utilize that boring white wall that you don’t know what to do with.
Change The Curtains
Curtains can be a real game-changer when it comes to home decor. They instantly change the personality of any room. Take off those ugly curtains that came with the apartment and switch them up with some new, fun, curtains of your own.
Get Over-the-door Organizers
These are great if you don’t wish to or are not allowed to drill into the walls of your rented property. Over-the-door organizers are super easy and quick to install as you literally just have to hang them over the door (duh!).
Get More Storage
If your place is rented, chances are it didn’t come with enough storage for all your stuff. Don’t be shy to buy storage units or cabinets to meet your requirements as this is going to serve you well long term. Make sure you plan out exactly what kind of things you need to store and how much space you have before purchasing new storage units.
Plants
A simple way to bring life to any space is by adding plants. A lot of them. Seriously, go crazy with plants.
Rugs Can Add Character
You must not underestimate the ability of a colorful rug to add character to any room instantly. Rugs can really make your space level up in no time and you can get different types of them for each room or area of the house.
Peel-and-Stick Flooring
If you do not like the flooring of the house, or just want to change up the tone of a certain room or area, you do not have to let the idea go just because it’s a rental. Peel-and-stick floor tiles are a great solution to this. You can easily install it in no time and it comes right off when you need it to.
Oil Proof Backsplash Wallpaper Stickers For Kitchen
Rental properties are notorious for saving up costs by not giving a proper backsplash in the kitchen. You definitely don’t have to deal with the stress of oil stains on the wall. You can go for these life-saving oil-proof backsplash wallpaper stickers that are, you guessed it, super easy and quick to install!
Standing Mirrors
Adding a mirror or multiple mirrors around the house is a great way to decorate it and also makes the space appear slightly larger. You can get self-standing mirrors or lean a mirror against the wall if you don’t want to wall-mount it.
Switch-up Existing Furniture
If your apartment came with ugly or boring furniture, it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can buy a few furniture items that speak to you and change the vibe of the space. Go for a bright-colored couch or invest in a storage/box bed to meet your needs.
Consider Floor Seating For Cozy Vibes
If you don’t want to make an investment in furniture at the moment, you can try out floor seating ideas. You can have fun with rugs, cushions, floor seats, and throw pillows to make the space look cozy and comfy and while keeping it budget-friendly.
Add Art Around The House
Make things interesting around the house by adding artworks like paintings or sculptures.
Hang Pictures of Friends & Family
If you are feeling home-sick or still struggling to make the place feel like your own, add some pictures of family and friends to make it all more homey and personal.
Upgrade The Balcony (If you have one)
If you have one in your rental apartment, you can give your balcony a makeover to make it more inviting. Add seating, maybe a swing chair, a cute rug, and some fairy lights to make it cozy and cute.
Quick Decor Tweaks in The Bathroom
You can make some simple tweaks to style and organize your bathroom better as well. A few tips: Add a picture or a painting to make it more put together and decorated, change the seat cover of the toilet seat, add a tray for toiletries to organize things, or add plants.
These were some quick and easy tips to add value to a rental home that proves you don’t have to limit yourself because of rental rules. Just some small tweaks and hacks can make any place start to feel like home in no time. Feel free to share some of your own rental hacks or ideas in the comments below.
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