Ways to Make a Rental Feel Like Home

One of the most common dilemmas of renters is that they are unable to make changes to suit their personal aesthetic. That doesn’t mean that it can’t feel like home!

It’s true that you don’t want to make huge changes, just in case the landlord does not return you back the deposit. However, if you get creative, there are plenty of ways to make your place feel like home quickly, and without impacting the property. Here, we will give you some tips how you could change your house without losing your deposit.

No Painting Allowed? You Can Still Have Beautiful Walls

First of all, ask if you can paint the walls. Some landlords forbid it, but you’ll never know until you ask. Now, if you can’t paint, that’s okay. There are lots of ways to customize. Have you ever heard of removable wallpaper? There are also decals that can add interest and color, and which are removed easily when you leave.

Lighting Makes the Mood

Lighting is another thing that you’ll want to ask about. Many landlords are fine with you updating the light fixtures. Even if they aren’t, you can create a more cozy feeling by switching to lower-wattage lightbulbs, or utilizing carefully chosen lamps and creative lighting design instead of the overhead lighting provided.

Window Dressings Warm up a Room

Cover windows without making major changes by dressing up a tension rod. Tension rods anchor in alcoves and eliminate the need to hammer in brackets for normal curtain rods.

Make It Smell Like Home

Smell is incredibly powerful, but it’s often something that affects us without our notice. That’s why it doesn’t occur to most people to make a new place a home by infusing it with their favorite smells. This might come in the form of candles, carpet deodorizers, or room spray. Here’s a really simple fix: simmer a pot of water full of cinnamon and orange peels. In a few hours, your place will smell like Christmas!

Add Plants

Greenery makes any space feel live-able. You can get creative with the way that you display plants too. Try modern glass terrariums, or sconce-style wall containers. There are even hanging plant-chandelier options. Plants will also purify your air and add moisture, oxygen, and a fresh green smell.

Add Color and Accents

Because renting is temporary, many renters hesitate to invest in furniture and decor that they really love. We recommend that you go ahead and treat yourself to a few pieces that you adore. Furniture with character can make a statement and make a room feel like yours. Think about throw pillows too. They’re very simple to make yourself, and they give you the opportunity to add color and texture to a bare space.

Incorporate a few of these ideas into your new place and you’ll be surprised how quickly it feels like home!