Renting can be difficult. It’s hard to make a place feel like your own when number 1 it’s not yours and number 2 you aren’t allowed to change anything! Or so it may seem… One of the biggest recommendations I have to renters is don’t think of the place as temporary. If you do that, no matter how much you could do to the apartment it will never feel like yours and will never feel like home.
Here are a few tips to get you settled into a new apartment:
- Unpack! Unpack! Unpack! The first thing you should do is unpack your belongings. If you have downsized or there isn’t enough room for some of your stuff, don’t keep it in boxes – get rid of it!
- Most rental apartments and condos have a neutral colour scheme. This is just the way it is. However, if you plan on staying there a long time – ask your landlord if you can paint and then re-paint it the neutral colour before you leave. Also, if you don’t feel like painting the whole apartment, consider painting accent walls. If your landlord says no, then temporary wall paper is a great solution and you can just peel it off when you are ready to leave
- Use your own lighting. Buy a floor lamp or replace florescent bulbs with softer glowing ones. Softening the light will give the apartment a more welcoming feel.
- Fabric can make a huge difference to the feel of your apartment. Change the curtains, add a throw blanket and some decorative pillows, and buy a rug!
- Just because you are living inside, doesn’t mean that the apartment shouldn’t have a bit of life. Adding plants will brighten up your apartment in no time.
- Again, don’t think temporary! If you are buying furniture, go for stuff you actually like! Don’t get a crappy sofa that you don’t really care for because it is cheap and you aren’t going to be there too long. Remember, you will always be able to take furniture with you, so get something you will actually want to take with you!
Hope these tips help you feel a little more at home! If you need any help finding a new place to rent and call home, please don’t hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to assist you!
Sincerely,
Astra Mulawka
Sales Representative
Better Homes and Gardens
Real Estate Signature Service
Sales Representative
Better Homes and Gardens
Real Estate Signature Service
This article was inspired by: http://www.realtor.com/advice/how-to-make-your-rental-feel-like-a-home/#.UufIUbCEiUk
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