With buying a property an even larger challenge today than ever before, renting properties has never been a more popular choice. As the price of houses rises continuously, more and more people are choosing to rent for the long term. Many people assume that when choosing to rent, you are eliminating the chance to have a warm, welcoming house that you can really call home. Whilst there may be a few restrictions when it comes to renting a property, there are just as many positive decorating ideas that you can incorporate into the interiors to create a space that makes you feel relaxed and at home.

 

Create Statements

 

Incorporating bold statements and creative focal points into your interiors is a really good way of instantly brightening up a room and making it feel welcoming. Statement furniture pieces are perfect for expressing your personal style through colour and materials, without having to make permanent changes to the current décor within the room. The moment you enter a room your eyes are drawn to the bold, bright features that are included, which automatically makes you feel connected and welcome.

 

Speak to Your Landlord

 

You often find that when it comes to adding decorative touches to a rented property, landlords are a little more flexible than you may have initially thought. Whilst knocking down walls and adding holes to the décor by drilling nails into the wall may not be approved of, you may find that they are happy for you to decorate certain walls or add features such as wallpaper. This is often because these changes can add value to a property, which in turn is going to benefit them too. Speak to your landlord and see what they think about the ideas you have, they may even have ideas of their own that you can work towards together.

 

Plenty of Storage

 

It doesn’t matter how big or small your rented property is, there are so many clever storage ideas to help you keep all of your essential items neatly stored away. There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re cramped into a small space with so much stuff it won’t simply fit. By giving everything you own a dedicated space, you can enjoy the space that you have available to you and feel settled and relaxed. Investing in some multi-purpose storage is really beneficial for smaller spaces, such as storage chests that have stylish cushions on the top, turning it into a seat. These quirky yet practical storage ideas will help lift the atmosphere and create a spacious, fresh feel with a homely atmosphere.

 

Personalise Your Space

 

Make the most of the space you have by filling it with items that make you feel warm and relaxed. A comfortable sofa with cosy cushions and a snuggly blanket, a shelving unit dedicated to your favourite scented candles and some family photographs dotted neatly around the room will instantly put your personal stamp on the interiors and make you feel right at home.