{"id":4153,"date":"2015-07-08T13:32:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T13:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=4153"},"modified":"2018-02-21T09:27:57","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T09:27:57","slug":"how-to-make-a-rental-feel-like-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-make-a-rental-feel-like-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Rental Feel Like Home"},"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>Living in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent?autocomplete-selection=&amp;search=&amp;price-min=&amp;price-max=&amp;bedrooms=&amp;type-of-property=&amp;radius=1&amp;sort-by=most-recent&amp;items-per-page=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rental <\/a>can be one of the best or worst experiences, depending on how you make it for yourself. If you\u2019re going to keep everything as it was when you arrived, and sit inside looking at the same four walls all day\u2026then it wholly horrific experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to enjoy your time in a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Renting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >rental<\/a>, here\u2019s ten ways to make the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> you inhabit feel a little like <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unpack All Your Stuff<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/austraalien.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/04\/packed-suitcase-on-bed-009.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"276\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most obvious first <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Stairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/stairs\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/stairs;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01lynh;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Stairs\" >step<\/a> but also the most commonly forgotten is unpacking all of your belongings to make your temporary <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"accommodation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/lodging\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/lodging;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01hjj_;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Lodging\" >lodgings<\/a> feel a little bit more like home. The temptation to keep everything in a suitcase stored at the back of a wardrobe will only make the rental feel less comfortable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet Your Neighbours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/allenwhitedotorg.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/04\/group_of_friends.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"272\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re only spending a few days or weeks in a rental, you don\u2019t need to spend all-day everyday by yourself. Get out and make some friends! It could be awkward trying to make eye contact with, or stop and chat with your neighbours but it\u2019ll be worth it to make your stay a fun and social experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy Things You Will Keep<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9832\" style=\"width: 547px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9832\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights.jpg\" alt=\"Image source\" width=\"537\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-260x106.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-600x245.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-100x41.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-150x61.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-200x82.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Home-Sweet-Home-Tea-Lights-450x184.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.notonthehighstreet.com\/britishandbespoke\/product\/tealight-candle-home-sweet-home-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether they are antique figurines, stamps, or toys from McDonalds \u2018Happy Meals\u2019; everyone has some item or items they like to collect. Just because you\u2019re in a rental doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t buy keepsakes to put around the place to make it a little more personal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add Shelves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/shelvingshop.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/U-x-3-Tres-Shelf-in-situ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"455\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Long-term and short-term rentals rarely have enough space for you to put all of your beloved items or miscellaneous nick-nacks. The shelving provided is quickly overtaken by cups, photographs and various necessary objects. To make sure every little item has pride of place in your rental home invest in more shelving, to ensure your keepsakes don\u2019t remain in containers or form a mountain of clutter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paint the Walls or Add Posters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/s--x89R2qPB--\/18dn3l19eq336jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The colour schemes of rentals range from shades of sickly yellow, in-your-face reds, and vulgar pinks; which would make even the most assured feel nauseous. To quickly recover from a topsy-turvy tummy, quickly repaint with a colour you like, or if you\u2019re feeling lazy cover it with posters and pictures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Replace Blinds with Curtains<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9834\" style=\"width: 376px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9834\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains.jpg\" alt=\"Image source\" width=\"366\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-228x206.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-498x450.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-100x90.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-150x136.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-200x181.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Curtains-450x407.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lauraashley.com\/uk\/curtains+blinds\/icat\/curtainsandblinds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image source<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you wouldn\u2019t have boring white blinds at home, then don\u2019t settle for them at a rented <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/apartment\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/apartment;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01nblt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Apartment\" >apartment<\/a>. Pull them down and add a little colour and personality to the place you\u2019ll be calling home for a little while at least.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swap Lighting Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/feather-light.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4154 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/feather-light.jpg\" alt=\"feather light\" width=\"304\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/feather-light.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/feather-light-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/feather-light-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/feather-light-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rentals are only fitted with the most basic and economical light fixtures, that are purely functional rather than stylish. Remove the eyesores from your rental home, and replace them to improve the overall setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cover <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Floor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/floor\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/floor;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0l7_8;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Floor\" >Floors<\/a> with a Rug<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nancyafink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/wood-floor-sofa-with-rugs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"287\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shiny wooden floors are the norm in rentals, and they aren\u2019t the greatest to look at being bland and brown. To add a little bit of depth and warmth to an otherwise flat and cold surface, invest in a rug that adds a little bit of you to the floor space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plants and Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-E0VOtB_9Sdw\/UHVs_nLuPQI\/AAAAAAAAAEA\/p0K6-aCRh0s\/s320\/7828565-garden-flowers-and-plants-in-colorful-pots-isolated-over-white.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says home like potted plants and vases of flowers on tables or in windowsills. They help to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere in almost any environment, no matter how inhospitable it may first appear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add Closet Inserts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\" http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/images\/products\/ikea-ps-organizer-white__71352_PE186737_S4.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"355\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Space or lack of space is a pretty big issue, with many rentals only supplying a conservatively sized wardrobe. To get around this pretty big issue invest in closet inserts or organisers to put any items that don\u2019t fit in the spaces provided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in a rental can be one of the best or worst experiences, depending on how you make it for yourself. 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