When moving into a rental home one of the worries can be how to make a rental house feel like home. It varies from landlord to landlord the changes and adaptations they will let you make to the property but as a general rule, the property will need to be returned to the state it was in when you first moved in. So, here are some ways to make your rental house feel like home:
Getting Started
Before you move into your rental property, the chances are you’ll want to give it a good clean. This isn’t because it’s necessarily dirty, but because it gives you a fresh start in your new home. Many people don’t realise that it is possible to organise a professional moving in clean – which means you can be sure that all of the corners of your home will be left looking and feeling shiny and new – perfect for your new start!
Removable Wall Art
Wall art is one of the best ways to make a room feel homely, just make sure that you get wall art that can be removable when you have finished. Command strips and hooks are something that are worth looking into because they are easy to remove when you have finished. Canvas wall art, photos and framed pictures are a fantastic way to inject a little of your own personality into a room.
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Rugs and Cosy Items
At this time of year everyone wants to feel cosy at home, so make sure that you have plenty of rugs and cosy around so that you feel cosy at home too! The great thing about things like rugs, cushions and blankets is that they come in all shapes and sizes so they can be a great way to make sure that a room feels like yours – and of course, they’re things that are easy to change when needed too!
Rearrange The Furniture
If your rental home comes fully furnished then rearranging the furniture & even the kitchen white goods can be a great way to help the house feel like yours. After all, the furniture will currently be laid out like someone else wanted it – but you are the person living there so it should be laid out in a way you’ll like and be able to get the most benefit from – give it all a good Spring clean and you’re good to go!
If you have any ways to improve your house and make your rental house feel like home please share them below.
About Debz Louise
Debz Louise is a UK-based lifestyle expert and the founder of several lifestyle blogs. Specialising in everything from interior design and home renovation to body-positive fashion and parenting, Debz brings a wealth of hands-on experience to every guide. Her mission at Stereotude is to simplify the modern world for her readers through expert curation and fiercely honest advice.