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Design Tips for Furnishing Your Rental Property

April 5, 2019 / 32 Comments

Renting has become an increasingly popular housing option among young people, so understanding how to appeal to younger generations may be the game-changing facelift your rental needs. Sometimes a rental can feel exactly like thatā€”a rental. Renters want to walk into a space and feel right at home, so if youā€™re looking for ways to add a bit of warmth and spirit into your rental property this year, weā€™ve got all of the tips, tricks, and DIY projects that will spruce up that dull space.

Deck the halls and walls

Blank walls lack character, and no one likes a room that feels hollow. Donā€™t let your minimalist dreams get in the way of some serious feng shui possibilities. Decorate those barren walls with some colorful art pieces or vintage picture frames to add a little bit of life to your hallways and common rooms.

Pro-tip: To ensure those pretty accents stay on the wall, be sure to complete thorough tenant screening checks. The last thing you want is to welcome rowdy guests into your rental property who end up ravaging your home.

Get shady with curtains

We absolutely adore natural sunlight, donā€™t get us wrong! But thereā€™s nothing quite like beginning and ending the day with curtains. Not only are curtains functional for perfectly dark movie-watching, but funkily patterned curtains add plenty of color and liveliness to a space.

Take your gardening inside

Setting up an indoor herb garden not only gives your guests some fresh herbs and flavors to work with, but itā€™s an easy way to add a splash of color to an otherwise boring room. Get creative with your pottingā€”using old tin cans or glass jars will offer the most universally aesthetic look. Place them on a cute farmhouse tray in the dining room or line them up on a kitchen windowsill for easy access.

Dress your bookshelves

Bookshelves arenā€™t only for books! Though if youā€™re the proud owner of a number of interesting reads, putting those awe-worthy numbers on display will make for interesting decor with fun backstory. World travelers, if youā€™ve got a case of knick-knacks from Thailand and Egypt sitting somewhere, bring them out of hiding and put them out for the world to see. Fashionistas, use your bookshelf as a display case for your favorite issues of Vogue or Harperā€™s Bazaar. The options are truly endless with the many shelves and space bookshelves offer!

Revamp the backyard

Outdoor spaces are huge pulls for renters looking for a new place to call home. Play into the allure of the great outdoors by revamping your backyard space. Whether youā€™re after a cottage style patio space or just want to add a bit of greenery to an otherwise gray space, a simple trip to your local home improvement supply store will leave you with a cart full of revamping power. Be sure to go in with a list or a Pinterest idea in mind; trust us, itā€™s easy to get carried away!

Activate the five senses

So your rental property looks good, feels good, but how does it smell? The scent of your property is probably the last thing you think about when youā€™re revisiting the interior decor, but the difference between an unscented space and a clean, linen-scented room is huge. A few natural soy candles can transform a room in a matter of seconds!

Upgrade your couch game

Everyone loves a cozy couch, so set your rental propertyā€™s living room up for success by investing in a comfortable sofa. Whether you prefer a sleeper or a sectional, the sofa you choose determines the comfort levels of your future guests. Donā€™t forget to test it! If your bum is feeling more like a brick after three minutes of sitting, that sofa may not be the one for you.

Maximize your mirror use

Even though it may seem unnecessary to have a mirror in any other room than a bathroom or bedroom, mirrors are excellent pieces of decor that can really open up any room. Place a framed mirror on top of a fireplace or on either side of a hallway to boost feng shui levels.

Rental properties may not be your primary home, but aiming for that homey feel is a surefire recipe for renter satisfaction!

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