We know the feeling. You’ve just moved into your new home – or you’re gearing up to get ready to – but you’re worried about it feeling unwelcoming, not being able to make your own mark on it. Well, we’re here to help, with our top tips to decorate your apartment to make it yours without risking losing your deposit.
Your living room is where you’ll likely spend most of your time, so it’s only natural to want to make this feel as homely and welcoming as possible. Here are our two favourite décor ideas to take your living room from standard to uplifted.
Think curtains or drapes, where you can play with colours, textures, and materials to completely revamp your space. Soft, sheer curtains are a great option to keep plenty of natural light in, and you can mix and match through the seasons.
Rugs are a great way to completely change a room with almost no work. With loads of options on size and pattern, they can really pull a space together, and in colder months, keep the space warmer too. Some people like to get multiple small rugs and have them scattered, or you might lean toward getting a large rug that covers most of the floor – the choice is yours.
This is such a simple way to bring some life to your kitchen, and is something that a lot of people forget about. You can have matching or contrasting colours depending on what vibe you like. We’re thinking kettles, toasters, air fryers, but you can utilise pots and pans, or chopping boards – it’s really up to you.
This is one that most people overlook, but it's so easy and even more effective. Imagine this as an inedible charcuterie board, where you can display anything you like. Flowers in a vase, glass jars with ingredients in, fruit bowls, you can really use anything and make something stunning. Pinterest is full of inspo, so see what jumps out at you and make your own.
Bedding can completely change a room, and it only takes a few minutes to transform. We like to change colours according to the season; think soft floral pastels in spring, bright block colours through the summer, deep and dark for autumn, and a fun plaid for Christmas. You can also dress this up with blankets and dress pillows.
Plants in bedrooms bring another kind of life to the space, and the beauty of this one is you can really personalise it to your taste and style. Go big, bold, and bright, or keep things simple with a few smaller pots here and there. It will brighten the place up, make it feel more welcoming, and contribute to cleansing the air, which can help you sleep better. We know, it’s pretty good, right?
Redecorating as a renter can feel daunting, but we promise, you can work around your worries of losing your deposit and still make your space feel like your own. Do you have your own renter-friendly ideas? Tag us on socials to loop us in.