Renting? Personalize your new space by using these interior design hacks!
You finally moved out of your parents house and are in your first place, congratulations! Finally the fun begins; you’ll now become the hostess with the mostess, having guests over for wine night and other occasions. Now that your you’re going to have people over frequently, you’re going to want your space to look as presentable as possible.
After countless hours spent pinning your favorite interior design ideas it hits you, you’re renting! You won’t be able to wallpaper your bedroom or put up those shelves you ordered at Ikea, right? Wrong!
There are exceptions to every rule. 'That being said, there are also ways to personalize your new space without making any permanent changes.
9. Removable wallpaper
Yes folks, removable wallpaper does exist and I must say the idea is amazing. You can easily personalize your new home without making a commitment to any specific pattern or color. When you’re over the paper you chose, just peel it off like a sticker!
8. Colorful curtains
Curtains are a great option for adding color and setting the mood in your new place, without making any permanent changes. Another great thing about curtains is how you can make your space appear bigger by using long curtains on a small window.
7. Book Cases
Incorporating a bookcase to any space will give the same effects that putting up a wallpaper or painting your walls will do. You can choose to add a floor-to-ceiling bookcase in any room and decorate it with knickknacks and your favorite books and magazines.
6. Clothing rack display
This is a good design idea, especially for those who are fashion lovers and have a small closet space. By having a clothing racking out in your room, you can display your favorite garments while giving your room the look you desire. Make it look like your favorite boutique and you’ll feel like you’re always shopping.
5. Artwork/ Paintings
Adding a painting by your favorite artist and putting it on your wall is a great way to make your space feel like a home. Artwork can help you distract from boring walls, while giving your space a sense of individuality. If you don't want to dish out the big bucks and purchase original artwork, you can always resort to the internet and frame a photo that you printed out.
4. Hardware
Changing the hardware of the furniture and cabinetry in a space is an often overlooked way to personalize your new home. This a perfect accessory for any room; kind of like a great pair of earrings!
3. Throw pillows
Throw pillows can bring a different spin to any room. Another great thing about throw pillows is that you can change them according to your mood or to the seasons.
2. Area rugs
If your new space has less than desirable flooring or carpeting, you can change that by adding a beautiful area rug according to the style of your space. An area rug can work in just about every room and can help make a space appear larger or more quaint depending on the color you choose.
1. Mirrors
Last, but not least there are mirrors! ―Mirrors are my favorite and it’s not only because I get to stare at myself in them. An oversized mirror can add depth and dimension to your space making it appear larger. Hanging a mirror over a table in your entryway or using framed mirrors the same way you’d use a painting, can help brighten up your space.
These are only a few interior design hacks you can use to personalize your space and make it feel like home, even if you’re renting.
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