{"id":18596,"date":"2018-11-08T20:24:16","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T20:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=18596"},"modified":"2018-11-08T20:25:02","modified_gmt":"2018-11-08T20:25:02","slug":"5-christmas-decor-tips-for-rental-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-christmas-decor-tips-for-rental-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Christmas decor tips for rental homes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to decorating your rented property this Christmas, you need to be extra careful. As a renter you may not be able to make any lasting alterations to the property without the owner&#8217;s consent. Fortunately, there are still loads of ways you can give your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\" title=\"rental property\">rental property<\/a> a Christmas makeover without upsetting your landlord and putting you deposit at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out what your landlord allows<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you are actually allowed to do in your rented property will vary from landlord to landlord, so it&#8217;s always important to carefully read your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement \" title=\"tenancy agreement\">tenancy agreement<\/a> and make sure you know how you might be restricted. Some landlords will not allow so much as a pin in the wall, whereas others are happy to let you do whatever you like, as long as you return the property to its original state. If in doubt, just speak to your landlord or letting agency and find out exactly what you can and can&#8217;t do. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real or fake tree?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t have Christmas without a Christmas tree. Some people love the smell of natural pine and couldn&#8217;t think of getting anything else, while others don&#8217;t want the hassle and bring out the same artificial tree every year. But, if you are renting, you may need to think twice about which option you go for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renters wishing to go down the natural route will have to think about the potential mess. Not only will pine trees get their needles all over the place, they can also leak sticky sap. Generally, these things can be cleaned up easily, but you may want to avoid this altogether and get an artificial tree. Whatever you decide to go for, a Christmas tree is a great way to get some decoration into your house without damaging it. If you need some inspiration, Wyevale Garden Centres has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk\/tips-and-advice_how-to-decorate-a-christmas-tree\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great guide to tree decoration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can&#8217;t pin it? Use ornaments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on how strict the terms of your tenancy agreement are, pinning things on walls or in doorways may be a big no-no. If this is the case, filling your home with Christmas ornaments may be the smart way around this. Reindeers, nutcrackers, snow globes, and your own nativity scene: these ornaments provide all the Christmas cheer you need without upsetting the landlord. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exactly how many ornaments you will need depends on the size of your home and your own personal style, but it is Christmas, so feel free to go overboard! Completely cover the mantelpiece, decorate the base of the tree, and adorn every surface you can find if you so wish. You can find some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/c\/home-and-living\/home-decor\/ornaments-and-accents\/ornaments?ref=catpage_nav&amp;explicit=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really unique ornaments on Etsy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add other non-permanent decorations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are loads of other little things you can do to add a bit of Christmas cheer to your rented home without upsetting the landlord. Bringing in some potted house plants is a really great way to add some colour in a non-permanent fashion. Holly, the quintessential Christmas shrub is an excellent choice for a house plant, while Christmas cactus and winter cherry can add a pop of colour to any room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not be allowed to change the carpets or replace the laminate flooring, but you can still bring a more Christmassy feel to your home with a festive rug. Following this vein, couch cushions, throws, and even bed linen can easily be used as non-permanent decoration. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful with candles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using candles as decoration is a great way to add a warm, festive glow to your home and easily improve any table display. Choosing candles with winter fragrances can instantly get you in the Christmas mood. Bring the smell of grandma&#8217;s baking into the house with a delicious gingerbread candle or open up your home to the outdoors with natural pine or blue spruce smells. This can be an ideal solution if you decide to go for an artificial tree. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yankee Candle has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yankeecandle.co.uk\/browse\/occasions\/christmas\/christmas-candles\/_\/N-89h\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fantastic range of Christmas candle options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Bear in mind that some landlords may not be happy with open flames such as candles and incense, and if they are, make sure you don&#8217;t leave them on when you leave the house!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Whatever you decide to do this holiday season, hopefully we&#8217;ve helped to make your rented home look warm, welcoming, and Christmassy without upsetting your landlord.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to decorating your rented property this Christmas, you need to be extra careful. 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