Finally, the moment has come… You’ve found your own place! Time to spruce up your interior and turn your rental apartment into a home. Problem: your landlord isn’t too keen on the idea of you drilling holes in the wall or replacing the floor, no matter how ugly it is. No worries, because we’ve got handy and affordable interior tips that will let you put your own stamp on your (temporary) living space.
Light it up
An essential ingredient for a cozy interior is lighting. Lamps are often seen as something practical, but nothing is less inviting than a cold and harsh fluorescent lamp. Add a personal touch to your rental apartment by replacing the chandelier with your own lampshade or create atmosphere with table lamps. Mix and match to your heart’s content. Bonus point? You can simply take them with you to your next place when you move.
Multifunctional furniture
Do you rent an apartment? Then chances are the number of square meters is limited. Still, furnishing a small apartment doesn’t have to be a challenge. Use existing or new furniture as room dividers, or go for larger pieces that make your space appear bigger. Even better: think outside the traditional storage box and choose a fun pouf or coffee table with extra storage that can be used in multiple ways. No budget for new furniture? Then give your upholstery or handles a makeover and go for a completely new look.
Tip: drop by a thrift shop and search for hidden treasures for your rental home.
On the floor
In a rental house or apartment, you often run into certain restrictions. For example, the owner usually prefers that you don’t start painting the walls yourself or ripping out the floor. Luckily, click vinyl is the ideal solution here. Bye-bye financial headache, hello floor that you can effortlessly click together yourself in record time. From your kitchen to your bedroom: no hassle, you simply lay it on top of the existing floor. You happy, landlord happy!
And the best part? You can always remove it at the end of your lease and install it in your next place.
Do you have a small apartment?
Then it’s best to avoid dark colors for your floor. These absorb the light and make your space look smaller. Choose light colours, preferably white or gray click vinyl. Combine these with soft-touch materials, wood, and warm tones for an interior with a lived-in look.
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Welcome to the jungle
Are you someone with green fingers? Then plants are perfect for refreshing your apartment in no time. Moreover, bringing greenery indoors has many advantages: it purifies the air, radiates tranquility, and makes you happier. Do keep your interior style in mind before choosing plants. For example, a cactus fits better with a boho interior, while a ficus suits an industrial style.
