If you’re on the hunt for your new rental home but aren’t a fan of some of the cosmetic features, don’t say no straight away! It’s super important the property is structurally sound with working appliances, but there are ways around fixing some of the finer details.
Decorating on a budget can be difficult, so we’ve looked at ways to renovate your rental without breaking the bank.
The Nitty Gritty – What Am I Actually Allowed To Decorate?
The best way to deduce what you can and can’t do within your rental property is by checking your tenancy agreement and discussing potential changes with your landlord. You hear many horror stories of tenants never seeing their deposit again, so it’s important you leave the property in a fit state for the next tenants.
That being said, some landlords are open to the idea of tenants decorating. Granted, they may have some requirements to follow so the property is still appealing for future tenants. It saves them time and effort in completing the task when the property needs a bit of a spruce up – but still ensure to discuss this before getting the paintbrush out.
Now, to the kitchen!
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Not A Fan of Your Splashback or Flooring? Hello, Removable Vinyl Tile Stickers!
Whether they look like they’ve seen better days or you just aren’t a huge fan of the colour, vinyl tile stickers offer a cost-effective solution to any unfavourable flooring! Available for a variety of purposes, they’re a handy way to add a splash of colour and are very user friendly.
Ensure they are removable if necessary, and browse customer reviews by searching ‘rental’ to get a real perspective. Always test them on a small area first, including the removal process – trust us, it’ll save you a lot of stress at the end of your tenancy agreement!
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Fresh Herbs and Vegetables Can Be Rather Fancy Decorations
Ever grown some of your own vegetables? It’s really easy, and they make some lovely decorations for the windowsill! Better still, if you’re successful, you might save a few pounds off your food bill by using what you’ve grown.
Get the family together, and plant up your favourite produce. Different items will grow better in different climates, so ensure you browse this helpful article by Gardener’s World for further advice. Once things begin to grow, the greenery will add a nice little splash of colour and an earthy feel to your kitchen!
Command Strips and Hooks Will Be Your Best Friend
Forget drilling a hole into the wall that you’ll have to fill back up before you leave, and get nifty with Command hooks and strips. With a huge variety of options for different purposes (browse them at Wilko here), you can add a lot of character to any available wall space.
Mirrors are a great way to add the illusion that the room is larger, or why not get creative and hang up some mugs for a DIY coffee station? The possibilities are endless, and super renter-friendly leaving no mess or damage behind once removed!
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Be Smart with Your Dining Space
Depending on the size of your family, different types of dinner tables can allow you to have more space in a cramped area. Round tables are great to navigate around easily, while tall tables give the illusion there’s more space. If you’d like dining space for when you have guests, but don’t have the space for it all year round – consider a drop-leaf table!
The best place to find a cheap table and set of chairs is marketplace websites like Facebook or Gumtree. You’re moving, and so are plenty of other people looking to get rid of some old bits and bobs. You can even give them a fresh lick of paint to match the rest of your kitchen!
