Apartment in a new building without furniture, Khrushchev witha Soviet wall or a version with a fresh European-style renovation. No matter what condition your rented apartment is in, any apartment can — and should — be made cozier. And 10 tips that we have collected in one article will help with this. Landlords of rented apartments are different: some allow you to do whatever your heart desires in the rented four walls, while others do not allow you to make minimal cosmetic repairs even at the tenants' expense. Based on this, the possibilities of tenants are strikingly different: some can repaint the walls, throw out all the old furniture and decorate the apartment the way they want, while others cannot even take the old creaky chair to the trash. But everyone wants to live in a cozy and pleasing to the eye apartment. That is why in today's article we have collected 10 practical tips on decorating and , concerning, first of all, decor and everything that even the strictest landlord cannot forbid.
Hang a mirror Renting an apartment isis always a given, and often does not correspond to the idea of an ideal home. With low ceilings, small windows, pencil-case rooms and a lack of light, you have to cope on your own, and the best helpers in this are the notorious mirrors. Vintage or modern, large or small, framed or unframed - buy at least one that suits the style of your apartment, and hang it next to a light fixture or opposite a window: the mirror will not only "catch" the light and fill the room with it, but will also visually increase the space.
Put down a new carpet If only from the ownersIf you didn't get a dusty Soviet carpet that was nailed to the floor, replace the one you have with one that you like. Or even with several. And if there is no carpet at all in your new home, then it's even more worthwhile to go looking for a new one: not only will it be more pleasant to walk on the floor with bare feet, but the room will also become brighter, and the interior as a whole - fresher.
Use wallpaper for other purposesWith rare exceptions, gluing wallpaper in a rented apartment is not a profitable business, but if you still decide to take this step, do not rush to throw away the leftovers. They, like purchased / left over from a previous renovation / found from friends, can be used in the decorating process. Use scraps to decorate boxes or drawers, wallpaper a screen or the back of shelves, cut out rectangles, place them in frames and hang them on the wall instead of paintings - and this is only a small part of the list of budget DIY ideas.
Replace door handles Replacing handles as onfurniture, as well as on doors - a favorite technique of professional designers. And indeed, just one small detail can transform an old Soviet wardrobe or a standard chest of drawers from IKEA. If you do not have the opportunity to devote time to searching for unusual new handles, you can paint the ones you have with gold or bronze paint (it is sold in any art store) or add beautiful tassels with fringe as decoration.
Hang photos Interior removableApartments are distinguished, first of all, by their impersonality, which creates that very uncomfortable feeling and associations with a hotel. That is why, with the help of decor, you should first of all bring your own character to the interior and add individuality to it. The easiest way to do this is with the help of dear photos from the family archive. You can place them in frames on the wall or on shelves, or make a simple structure for a mini-exhibition yourself. An idea to note: to make the photos look stylish and harmonious, make them black and white and then print them.
Liven up your interior with textiles Textiles -a real lifesaver for anyone who wants to update or transform their interior. It is also indispensable in a rented apartment: a couple of bright pillows, funny towels, a soft blanket on the sofa and beautiful curtains will transform any room from a faceless picture from a rental site into a cozy home. And if you take your favorite set of bed linen with you, the home atmosphere will become even more noticeable.
Consider storage Unassembled orHalf-unpacked boxes and bags are the eternal companion of those who live in a rented apartment. Of course, you don’t need to buy cabinets or shelves right away, as soon as you move in (especially since you may already have them at your disposal), but you definitely need to organize convenient and beautiful storage. Firstly, it’s simply convenient, secondly, the interior immediately becomes lived-in, and the eternal feeling of disorder finally disappears. Find a few beautiful baskets, boxes and crates, or even better, buy a small simple console or open mini-shelf at IKEA or another budget store, on which all this wealth will easily fit. In addition, it will not be difficult to transport such small-sized furniture to a new place.
Decorate your coffee table DecoratingCoffee table design is a whole science with its own laws and rules. It’s not for nothing that professional designers meticulously think through their compositions: what and how lies on the table can tell a lot about both the house and its owners. Perhaps you shouldn’t go into such detail in a rented apartment, but if you have a coffee table, the chaos on it definitely needs to be turned into at least a creative mess. Remove all unnecessary and unsightly items from the surface, throw a couple of books in beautiful covers on it, add a vase of flowers or twigs and, for example, beautiful candles: you will notice how the mood of the room immediately changes.
Buy a houseplant Even one small onea pot with a live plant, be it geranium, orchid or cactus, will create a favorable atmosphere of closeness to nature in the apartment. For those who do not have time to carefully care for flowers, unpretentious "pets" will suit: ficus, chlorophytum or . If there is no opportunity to have live plants at home yet, use our ideas for " " apartments without them.
Create a mood board Mood board,or moodboard is a great, and most importantly, budget-friendly way to breathe life into your interior. All you need is a cork board, a metal base or a place on the wall, what you will fill the mood board with, and your imagination. You can place photos, favorite quotes, dried flowers, magazine clippings and travel postcards on the board - in general, everything that inspires and pleases you.
How to make a rented apartment cozy: 10 rules decor
