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CartRenting? Here’s How to Refresh Your Space on a Budget
Make your rental home your own with budget-friendly, easily reversible house and apartment décor ideas.
Simple, temporary changes and updated pieces that you can take with you are great ways to upgrade your living space. With the right interior updates, you'll infuse your living space with personality and avoid unwanted labour and cost when it's time to move out.
Add Character with these DIY Apartment Décor Ideas
Whether you're looking to add character to your new rental or refresh your existing one, there are plenty of quick, easy and affordable ways to decorate your apartment that aren't permanent. Choose from quick hardware updates to crafty furniture projects and simple accent pieces.
Update Existing Hardware or Fixtures
Update the unit's existing hardware or fixtures. These simple fixes can freshen up the feel of your space.
Outlet Covers
Replace tired outlet covers with new ones. Choose trendy covers for a quick and easy refresh, or paint them to match the walls for a seamless look.
Hardware and fixtures come in endless options with different styles and finishes to suit your taste. Make sure to store the original hardware, so you can easily replace it when you move.
Create a Striking Accent Wall
Tackle your walls. If it's a simple refresh you want, a fresh coat of white paint can brighten up the space and won't require updating when you move.
If you want to add more flair, consider these creative ideas and get decorating!
Get Crafty with Your Favourite Furniture
Think about your furniture when contemplating affordable apartment décor ideas. Freshening up furniture is a great way to update your living space, and you won't have to worry about changing it back when you move.
In addition to walls, you can use temporary wallpaper to decorate furniture. Paper your bedside tables, bookcase, headboard or desk top. Cover the entire piece or paper the inside for a subtle pop of eye-catching style.
You can also use removable wallpaper to create a colourful mirror or picture frame, paper over an old refrigerator or accent your kitchen table or island.
Quick and Easy Touch-Up Tips
When deciding how to upgrade your rental, you'll want to consider the possibility of patch-up work. You may need to make touch ups when you decide to move or as part of a spur-of-the-moment style update.
If you hung items such as pictures, shelves or a TV, purchase putty and a scraper to fill in the holes. For light items consider a reusable adhesive and skip nails or tacks altogether.
Research the tools you'll need for your DIY décor project. Whether updating fixtures or applying peel and stick wallpaper, you'll save time and effort with the right tools.
While needs will vary by project, there are certain items that come in handy when you decorate. Purchase a household tool kit or keep essentials like these at the ready:
With a little imagination and fresh décor ideas, it's possible to make your rental feel like home in no time. From simple hardware changes to creative art projects, you can update the space on a budget and with minimal hassle when it's time to move. Get inspired and love where you live.
