10 best decorating hacks your landlord will approve

Want your landlord to agree with some modifications to your rental property? 

Rental properties pose specific challenges to tenants such as the inability to renovate or make severe changes to the interior. To help tenants navigate this, we’ve listed some home décor ideas. Get ready to transform your rented space using these decorating hacks that will make even your landlord happy!

A touch of green makes everything nice!

Whether your rental comes with outdoor space or not, you can still add a touch of nature by simply bringing some leafy friends inside. Just add a few plants and you will be surprised at how much the entire atmosphere of your place will change.

Light up your world!

It is one of the best decorating tips you can ever get because it transforms a dull room into a welcoming, calming environment. If you use various lamps on the floor, wall, or table, your room will feel much more intimate and flexible.

Cover it up in style!

A great apartment can lose its charm due to a terrible carpet. You can upgrade your flooring by layering rugs on top. This method works well with weathered tiles and wooden floorboards, and the bigger, the better.

Grab a paintbrush and get colouring!

Paint your furniture pieces to add colour and personality. Additionally, you can also search for vintage pieces that are still in good condition to add character to your home.

Replacement handles

A selection of inexpensive handles and knobs for your kitchen or bathroom cabinets will instantly upgrade your home’s interior and modernize its overall appearance and feel. Take out the tool kit and spend an afternoon doing some DIY.

Decorative wall shelves

Today, you can get many products that allow you to implement your design ideas while maintaining rental agreements. Look for floating shelves with no drilling required to give yourself more space for displaying books, vases, and other decors. If DIY is your thing, you can also make a shelving unit. 

Island bench

Renting a home doesn’t mean you’ll always get the kitchen of your dreams, so you’ll have to make some clever choices to make the heart of your home feel more like you. You can hack cabinets by purchasing a movable island bench that can double as a breakfast bar or extra bench space. 

Put up new curtains

It is not uncommon for rental properties to have shabby curtains and window treatments. When yours are damaged, they won’t meet your standards, so find some inexpensive replacements to bring with you when you move. 

Let’s go frameless!

If your rental property prohibits you from attaching hooks to the walls, you may want to remove your favourite prints from their frames and hang them on the wall in a manner that won’t leave a mark. To achieve the desired look, you can easily switch parts with Washi tape or Blu-tack.

Mirror up!

Large-scale mirrors are one of the top-trending (and heaviest) home decor items at the moment. Even when they’re mounted on a wall or set on a mantle, they look great, so renting can be worry-free.

In conclusion, little things can bring out the best in a rental space too. Simply make sure you have your landlord’s approval before making any major changes to your rented property. 

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