You moved in and you're staring at the four walls which are just looking ...so...white. Your landlord has said no painting allowed. How can you feather your nest and express your personality while staying within the parameters of your rental agreement?
Area rugs are a good solution for floor coverings. Check the garden department as well when shopping as many floor coverings intended for patios and decks make inexpensive interior rugs.
Wall decals are widely available both in stores and on line. They can mimic chandeliers, a lush tropical garden, birdcages or even blackboards. No damage to the wall and you can take them with you when you move.
If all your windows have mini blinds or vertical blinds hang some curtains for more personality. If you sew, great, if not, as long as you can iron you can use fusible web to hem yardage. If you don't need curtains for privacy or insulation you can just knot and drape a length of fabric across a curtain rod.
Most rental units have very utilitarian light fixtures. Change them out for something more exciting as long as you change them back when vacating.
Changing handles on kitchen and bathroom cabinets can personalize the space instantly. Again save the old hardware so you can change it back when vacating.
These are all simple changes that make your unit feel like a home when you open the door and keep you in compliance with your landlord. Win win!
No comments:
Post a Comment