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With increasing numbers choosing to rent a flat or house instead of buying one, it can be difficult to make where you live feel like it's truly home, especially if you've rented a place that's fully furnished. Living amongst someone else's furnishings can make it difficult to relax at the end of the day, but there are little touches you can add that will make you feel like your rented space is truly yours. 

Whether you're renting a place for the long term or it's just a temporary solution, it's always possible to stamp some of your personality on it without spending too much money. Here are some top tips on how to make a rented place feel like home.

 

 

A stylish light shade

 

 

If you've ever lived in rented accommodation you'll know just how dull light shades can be. Landlords aren't likely to select a vibrant light shade, and some don't even bother with one at all. Instead of merely ignoring it, there are plenty of sensational shades you could choose that are budget friendly. A striking and tasteful light shade can completely transform a living space whilst making a statement at the same time.

 

You could always supplement it with additional lighting layers. For instance, you could try buying an adjustable floor lamp as well as some ambient light. Table lamps, as well as fairy and rope lights, are great; you could even try candles. Don't forget, when it's time to move on, you can take your lights and shade with you, so you're ready to brighten up your next living space.

 

Individual furnishings

 

If you're renting an unfurnished space, it's essential that you shop smart. You need to think about any future accommodation you may be living in, so rather than buying for your current living room with a large corner sofa, you should pick smaller, more versatile pieces that will fit your current home and any future ones. Neat and stylish armchairs, as well as compact sofas, are ideal, and if it will fit, you may want to think about adding a coffee table just to make your lounge feel that little bit more homely.

 

Use mantelpieces

 

A lot of rented accommodation will have restrictions in place when it comes to hanging pictures or posters on the wall. Those restrictions can make it quite difficult when it comes to making your rented accommodation feel like your own, especially if you have a number of personal and family pictures you'd like to put up.

 

If you have restrictions in your current rented accommodation, you may wish to make use of any mantelpieces or shelves. Mantelpieces are just waiting to decorated, and by adding canvas prints as well as framed photos , you'll be instantly personalising it as well as giving the room a focal point which reflects your taste.

 

Create your own storage

 

You may find that you're a little light on storage in your rented accommodation. Rather than heading to Ikea to solve the problem, you could be adventurous and create your own. A simple series of wooden crates stacked against each other can work beautifully. Not only can they be used to create an entire wall of shelving space, but they are inexpensive and add much more personalisation than a standard bookcase or shelf.

 

 

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Bring in plants

 

Last but not least, it's plants. You shouldn't be shy when it comes to plants as they can bring life to any room as well as improve the air quality. Potted plants are great because they're easily portable, meaning you can freshen up your room simply by moving them around, and when the time comes for you to move on, you can take them with you. Plants are also fantastic if you want to conceal some furniture which can't be removed.

 

To give your rented space some personalisation, why not add some canvas prints? Check out our canvas printing options today!