Temporary Transformations: Renters' Guide to Interior Design Changes

So much of our lives are unpredictable and chaotic, and there truly is no place like home for relaxing and unwinding! This is why it is vitally important to decorate your rental home or apartment in a way that makes you feel comfortable and happy - no matter what the world throws at you, you’ll feel more content at home if you follow the steps below.

First and Foremost, Finding Inspiration 

Inspiration for home décor is all around us, in nature, exotic travel destinations, evocative art, magazines, fashion...literally just about anything can be a source of inspiration! Add social media, Pinterest, and a few home décor shops to the list and you’ll have a well-rounded and comprehensive collection of inspiration for your temporary transformation.

Once you’ve got a collection of images that inspire you in different ways, you can start creating a mood board for your home. By creating a collage of inspiration images (either in real life or digitally in a program like Canva), you’ll have a visual representation of the intended ‘mood’ or ‘feeling’ that you want your home to convey - this will help you stay on track with your décor, color and texture choices.

Flipping Furniture

Instead of buying new furniture, you could consider flipping furniture items you already have by repairing, painting and refinishing them. This is a great way to change the color or texture of furniture items to better fit your intended mood and new aesthetic of the space. Another popular way to transform the look of furniture such as couches and armchairs is to use slipcovers or throws and add some new decorative pillows. 

In addition to furniture makeovers, room dividers can be a useful tool for creating defined spaces within a room. They offer a practical solution and are especially beneficial for separating areas designated for specific activities, such as a painting studio, a gaming area for video games or even Platincasino Ireland online games, or a cozy corner for reading Heather Graham books.

By repurposing and updating your existing furniture items and utilizing room dividers, you can transform your living space. These creative solutions allow you to infuse your personal style and adapt your environment to meet your changing needs. So, give it a try and let your imagination guide you as you reimagine and revitalize your home décor.

Try Some Décor Transformations

There are lots of home décor elements that will instantly elevate your home! The lighting you choose dramatically affects the mood of the space, try to avoid using overly bright, glaring light and aim for at least 3 light sources. If your room doesn’t get much natural light, you can use mirrors opposite or beside to create the illusion of more space and to increase the amount of light.

The way you hang your curtains will totally change the look of your room too: try to hang them high and wide to create a room that looks larger! Linen curtains that are floor length will make the room feel more luxurious.

Finally, add lots of indoor plants, vases, big artworks, and cushions to add personality to the space!

Adding Architectural Details and Accessories

Another way to elevate your rental home is to add some architectural details. An elegant and easy method is to attach decorative molding to the wall in one or more frame shapes, and then paint them the same color as your walls. Paneling such as shiplap or beadboard adds a lot of visual interest and can be done either floor-to-ceiling or half wall.

A beautiful way to add personality and color is to use antique tiles to transform a kitchen or bathroom space - Moroccan tiles or patterned Spanish tiles look beautiful for this kind of project. Rugs have the power to instantly transform a room (it’s an easy way to add lots of color and texture), but don’t make the mistake of getting a too-small rug.

Do-It-Yourself Design

DIY projects are such a good way to get creative AND end up with a functional and beautiful end product! You can make a temporary headboard for your bed by getting a large piece of plywood and cutting it to the desired size - then all you have to do is paint, upholster, or wallpaper it to get a unique and fresh bedroom look.

To create a beautiful gallery wall, you’ll need a variety of framed artworks or photographs in different sizes and shapes. A helpful tip to get the placement correct the first time when hanging is to cut out some pieces of paper the same size as your frames and play around with the layout and placement by taping them to the wall first.

Conclusion

Don’t let the fact that you’re renting stop you from creating a home that reflects your personality and style, and makes you feel proud both to entertain friends and to unwind after a long day. You deserve to have a beautiful home that makes you feel happy, comfortable, and relaxed!

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