Temporary Decorating Ideas for When You Don’t Own Your Space Yet

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Discover different practical ways on how to successfully redesign your space. Even when you’re just renting, you can do a lot of things to make it look more comfortable and appealing.

If you’re renting your current space, doing decorations may feel like a tedious task. After all, it’s just for temporary. Of course, you want to turn your space into something that reflects your style and personality, regardless of how long you intend to live there. On the other hand, you don’t want to go overboard with your decorations.

So, what possible options do you have? The best way to deal with this is to be practical with your redesigning methods. Stay creative when revamping your space. For sure there are a lot of things you can do to turn your simple space into a more comfortable sanctuary.

Feel free to use the following tips below:

TIP #1:  Go For Removable Products

It’s easy to remove those wall decals, but most interior designers recommend using these if you’re simply renting your space. Today, there are several options when it comes to removable wallpaper or wall decorations that may fit your overall room design. They come in various modern patterns and hues to match your prefered theme for your place. With these types of products, your main concern is the quality of your current walls themselves. As much as possible, go for materials with a smooth texture and avoid products with heavy pockmarks. This makes it easier to install and looks provides better results.

 TIP #2: Personalise your lighting system

This cannot be emphasized more: the right lighting system can completely change the overall vibe of any room. More often than not, if you’re renting, you’ll be provided with the bare minimum lighting setup. Sometimes you may get some harsh overhead lighting that flatters nothing in your space. But, you can change things up a bit to achieve that softer vibe by adding some lighting of your own. Of course, when you’re renting, you should try to avoid mounting any fixtures to the walls. The better option is to pick up some task lights such as floor and table lamps to get the right lighting you need.

 TIP #3:  Pick up some area rugs

carpeted floorPutting up some well-designed rugs can do a lot for your space.  This creates more visual impact in the simplest way. The best thing about it is you can easily bring it with you, once you decide to move out. To pick the perfect rug, always prioritize aesthetics. In most rental situations, you’ll get basic decorations – white walls and some neutral flooring. But, these could be the ideal foundation to your choice of rugs because you can experiment more on prints and patterns. You can go for a statement design that will stand out in the middle of all these basic setup. Carpet and flooring bristol should also do the trick.

TIP #4: Look for more inspirations

The good thing about the internet is it gives you a lot of information. Look for more ideas and inspirations online. From there, you can modify your vision from the resources you have gathered.

Following these tips should help you improve the overall look of your rental space. Research online for more ideas.

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