Renting a House? Make it Beautiful With These Tips From Interior Designers

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If you’re renting a house, you might believe that there’s not much you can do to make it beautiful. Luckily, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Even though renting a house might mean you can’t do all the necessary remodels to make it the home of your dreams, there are plenty of ways to ensure that your rented home feels like a tiny slice of paradise. Follow these top tips from interior designers to make renting a house feel like a real home in no time.

Renting a House: 5 Interior Design Tips to Make Renting More Personal

1. Pick a color scheme

Overhauling your entire house can be as simple as picking your go-to color palette. Regardless of whether you choose to work with pale pastels or vibrant oranges and blues, picking two or three (complimentary) colors you love and taking them from room to room with your furnishings and accessories makes your home feel more cohesive and adds a personal touch to your rental property.

2. Make your favorite pieces more prominent

Everyone has a few pieces of furniture or décor that they truly love.  To give your apartment that coveted “lived-in” feel, give these pieces a prominent position. Regardless of whether it’s an antique dining table you picked up at an estate sale or a painting that was done by your grandmother, making your favorite pieces the focal point of a room makes the space more personal.

3. Add some color

If your landlord lets you paint (which most landlords will, especially if you agree to paint things a neutral color or restore them to their original color before you move out), consider giving the interior of the home a fresh coat. To add visual interest to a room, use neutral tones throughout and then add a pop of color to the window trim. Green will blend in with the exterior landscape while orange, blue, or a vibrant purple will add some playfulness.

4. Use mirrors to make small rooms seem larger

Mirrors bring light into a room, and it’s easy to use them to liven up your living space. Add them to the backs of bookcase shelves or the empty area above a couch to make your house feel larger and brighter without taking out walls or raising ceilings.

5. Use metallic finishes for a luxe feel

Make your home look and feel like a palace by adding metallic finishes in a mixture of silver and gold. Things like lamps, catch-all trays, and even coffee or end tables are beautiful in metallic colors and can add a unique and upscale feel to any room in the home.

Renting a House: Now More Beautiful than Ever

Renters often feel trapped in a dingy or uninspired living space. Luckily, these five interior design tips prove that your rental home doesn’t have to be boring or stuffy. From colorful paint hues to simple things like the introduction of metallic finishes, it’s easy to make your rental home feel like the home of your dreams.

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