With the city's astronomical house prices and the commitment of buying a house, renting seems like a no-brainer in this day and age. Once you look past the white-washed and clinical interior you can sometimes see the potential in these rentable living spaces. To make a space of your own often needs more than a couple of pot plants and a new candle. These renter-friendly DIY will be perfect for anyone looking to make their rented space a home.
Stick on wall tiles
Understandably most landlords won’t let you completely retile a room and the idea of spending upwards of £2,000 on tiles isn’t always appealing for a short stay. So stick-on tiles are often the best shout, you can find loads of really cheap options online and in hardware shops. Amazon can be a good option for fast delivery and a wide variety it's just harder to guarantee how long they will last and the quality of the product. Another great option is Dunelm which has a good selection and an easy returns process if things don’t go to plan.
Stick-on tiles are great for adding colour along with a protective layer against the original paintwork or tiles in place meaning your deposit won’t be jeopardised. Try a funky mosaic pattern or mix and match with multiple packs to make your own unique design.
Paint
If you have a landlord who is happy for you to paint the colour of your walls, it can be a great way to transform a room creating the exact vibe you are after from fun bright colours to natural ones this is a great and quick solution to brighten up a room. Additionally forking out £100 on paint isn’t that many people's idea of fun, try to find cheaper paint alternatives such as a Hanford + Green mystery box that supplies up to 25L of paint for an exceptionally cheap price to save perfectly good paints from going into landfill.
Fabric covers
Many landlords furnish their homes using IKEA furniture which is great as Ikea often provides covers and extra fabric upholstery that will fit multiple of their designs. meaning a cheap way to change the furniture to match your personal style. however, if you are crafty and can use a needle and thread you could create your own seat covers with fun and interesting fabrics of your choosing. Charity shops and vintage shops often hold reduced-price fabrics from an array of decades which would add a chic and intresting look to any space. Pattern mixing is expected to be one of A/W most anticipated trends and your living space is the perfect way to trial-run it.
Have fun with it!
Overall, It's often easy to overlook your rental space as sometimes you are only there for a short amount of time, however a small budget of £50 and a free afternoon you can transform your space and make it more functional and enjoyable for you.
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