Everyone needs a place that’s just for them. Whether you want a haven of tranquillity or somewhere to blast music and dance like no one’s watching, your property is the perfect place to authentically be yourself.
Of course, it’s much easier to create a personalised space with a house or apartment that you own. Yet with demand for rental properties rising, it’s worth noting that even a residence that isn’t quite ‘yours’ can still fulfil this need – provided that you know how to make it reflect your personality.
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To achieve this, you’ll need to make some creative choices around your abode. Furnishings, in particular, give ample scope for personalisation. In this article, we’ll be sharing our tips on how you can best furnish your rented property.
Read Your Agreement
It’s worth saying over and over again: always read your tenancy agreement before making any significant changes to the furnishing in your property. Inside, you’ll find out exactly what changes you and your landlord agreed that you can and cannot make.
It’s important that you do this if you want to get your deposit back at the end of your tenancy. On top of this, though, it’s the best way to ensure that you don’t rack up any additional costs. It’s one of the key ways in which you can be smart with your finances when renting.
Remember, you can always ask your landlord for permission to make a change. However, doing this before moving in – when you have greater leverage – will give the best chance of them agreeing.
Choose Adaptable Furniture
Since you’re not yet in a space that you can call your own, your needs may soon be changing. That’s just part of renting. It means that you could do with furniture that is able to adapt to your needs.
Modular sofas are perfect for this. They’re comprised of individual sections that you can arrange into a variety of different shapes. This versatility gives you the option to reconfigure the layout of your space until it feels just right for you.
Personalise with Décor
How you decorate your property should always factor in two things: your residence and yourself. All the same, here are some pointers that work for any space or taste.
- Choose colours and patterns carefully. Try to stick to similar themes and create cohesion throughout your different rooms.
- Use statement pieces. Select a single rug, table or similar eye-catching piece and place it in a location to which you want to draw attention.
- Incorporate accents.Arrange paintings, photos and even plants that stand out from the background and add dimension. These are perfect for facilitating creativity while minimising the chance of damage to the property.
