How To Make A Room Your Own Without Risking Your Deposit
As a tenant, keeping your deposit safe is critical. Deposit these days are 5 weeks worth of rent, so ensuring that you get every penny back is certainly in your best interest.
The issue is that you’ll also want to make your new space feel like your own home. You’ll naturally want to inject some individuality into what could be a very neutral space, but doing so can frequently make a renter fearful that their landlord will take objection and withhold their hard-earned money.
Thankfully, there are many things you can do without poking holes in the walls or spraying that year’s super-trendy colour on every flat surface you can find. All it takes is a little imagination and a few well-selected furnishings to turn that neutral space into an oasis of homeliness.
Here are a few suggestions to help you make your rented space more friendly and representative of your personality.
Consider floor coverings
Few things in a home are used more frequently than the floor, and damage to carpets, wooden floors, and laminate is high on the list of ways to lose a deposit. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to help avoid this from occurring to you…and you also get the added benefit of introducing personalization and colour into the home.
Adding a colourful or textured rug offers a dual purpose. You get to show off your personality while protecting your landlord’s stuff. Everyone benefits!
Don’t get hung up on it
As previously stated, landlords frown on holes in the wall, but it doesn’t mean you can’t showcase your beloved artwork or images. Many modern homes, whether rented or owned, like to lean frames against the wall rather than hang them…a great landlord-friendly alternative!
Remember that you are not confined to the floor. Use existing elements like fireplaces, cabinet tops, and bookshelves to place your photographs. Mirrors can also be propped up in this manner, and they have the added benefit of making a room appear larger, which is useful in many rental rooms.
Let there be light
Bring in a few unusual lamps to brighten up your new room is to add a personal statement without impacting your deposit. There are practically hundreds of various styles available nowadays, with something to suit every taste, so pick one that best symbolises your personality and the rest of your belongings.
Turn into a plant parent
While pets may be off the table if you live in a rental property, plants most surely are not. The neutral colour palettes seen in many rentals will highlight lush greens, and there’s nothing stopping you from growing your own beautiful flowering indoor plants as long as there’s adequate natural light.
Plants, like rugs, can serve you in multiple ways. They will not only make the space feel more homely and colourful, but others claim they will also help purify the air and brighten one’s mood as well as one’s home. If you are searching for the right plant, have a look at This Blog – The 5 Best Houseplants for Your Bedroom
Small details
Our final piece of advice for making a rental feel more like home is to accessorise. Make use of brightly coloured blankets and scatter pillows. Find a suitable location for books and old vinyl. Display trinkets and unique ornaments. Making the small details ‘pop’ will add a lot of character to your room and make it feel a lot more like home.
