Look to these expert tips for ideas on how you can decorate a rental property and make it into a beautiful space, no matter its size
There are many reasons why you might consider living in a rental property: you could be waiting on the renovation of your dream home, still searching for that dream property, or have found a beautiful rented unit that is well suited to your needs. Just because you are staying in a rental property doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on good design. “Whilst it may not be feasible to replace an entire kitchen or attempt to change a building’s structure, there is a surprising amount you can do that will make a huge difference to a rented space and how you feel about it,” says Charu Gandhi, founder and director of international architectural interior design studio Elicyon.
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But before you begin decorating your rental home, it’s important to find out exactly what you can and cannot do to the space. For example, some landlords may allow nails or brackets to be hammered or drilled into the walls for hanging art or furniture, while others may prohibit this. “Before you do anything, it’s important you seek permission from your landlord. Establish a good rapport early on as you may find you can do more by dealing with them directly especially if they agree your changes are going to improve the property not only for you but for future tenants,” says Gandhi.
Once you have a clear idea about what you can and cannot do when decorating, then you can have fun decorating. Here are tips to get you started.