There are many reasons you might rent a property instead of buying. With a rental, you don’t need to worry about such a big deposit as you do with a house, you can live in an area that you might not be able to afford to buy in, and you have the flexibility of being able to move areas a lot quicker and cheaper should you wish.
Yet, while there are many benefits to having a rented property, you could also find that it never feels quite yours. Without the ability to rip walls down, change carpets and decorate them with ultimate freedom, it can feel like you’re living in someone else’s house. While this is technically the case, it doesn’t mean you can’t make it yours.
However, it’s also important to ensure that your rented property is in a good state of repair. If you’re dealing with issues like damp, mould, or structural problems, these can significantly impact your comfort and enjoyment of the space. In such cases, you might have the right to make a claim for necessary repairs. If you want to learn more about housing disrepair claims and how to proceed, Legal HD can help.
In this article, we take a look at how you can make a rented property feel like home in no time at all.
Add your own personal touches
The first thing you should do when looking to make a rented property your own, is to add your own personal touches to the space. Put lovely big mirrors on the wall, decorate it with photos of you and loved ones, add rugs, cushions and throws. You can also add in accessories like reed diffusers, candles and room sprays with a scent you love. These are all really easy ways to make your home feel like yours.
Find renter-friendly decorating hacks
Just because you’re renting doesn’t mean you can’t decorate! In fact there are a myriad of decorating hacks you can look to that can transform your place completely and still ensure you get your deposit back! Look into things such as command hooks that enable you to put photos up without causing damage. If you dislike the flooring such as in your kitchen or bathroom, look for stick-on floor tiles or wall tiles which work instead of replacing a floor.
Make memories in your new abode
Home is where the heart is after all, so by making memories in your rented property, it will soon start to feel much more like your own space. Host dinner parties with your friends, or why not have a movie night in with your other half? You could do a housewarming party with all your loved ones, or just invite friends round to relax and spend time. The more amazing times you have to look back on, the more it will feel like your own space that’s yours to do with what you want.
These are just a few top tips you can do that can make a rented property feel like home. It’s important to keep in mind that while you’re renting, you are still living there for a good while and as such you want to look forward to coming home each day and enjoy spending time there. What are some top tips you have for making a rented property feel like home? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
