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Decorating a rental property may not be one of the easiest tasks. Sometimes some details may not be to your liking, like an outdated floor, a weather-beaten window, or a wall that looks like it was built out of place. And when you can't choose much, because it's just the rental property that fits your budget, or is the one you have available closest to your work, the best way is tois to find basic solutions to give the environment more personality, warmth, and coziness, without spending too much.
Although this mission may seem difficult, it is not impossible. When we rent a property, we have to think also about the day of its return, because we need to deliver it in the same way we found it on the day of the move.
And since a renovation is out of the question, the key is to invest in options that can be removed in the future, or to bet on resources that can be reused elsewhere.
Below you will find some guidelines commented by interior designer Karina Lapezack and decorator Cris Gios, to customize your rental property according to your taste and your pocket:
1. use wallpaper sparingly
The use of wallpaper is not a very cheap way out, because depending on the size of the wall, it will be necessary to use more than one roll to cover the entire surface chosen, but it is a very refined and cozy way to repaint the environment.even sanded, depending on the case.
See_also: 60 colorful tie-dye party pictures for those who have style"It is a good option because it easily modifies an environment without making a lot of mess, perfect for bedrooms and also to give a 'touch' to the bathroom. But it is not a resource that can be taken to another property, for example," says the designer. Cris Gios reinforces that "before opting for wallpaper it is necessary to evaluate the place to ensure the durability of the product. Places that are very humid or that are subject to knockstoo much sun can cause the paper to fade or come loose from the wall.
2. tips for those who prefer to paint the walls
"If you want to leave a pleasant environment without major investments, bet on the paint. Prefer satin paints, because they don't let many defects show through, whereas silk touch or light gloss accentuate any imperfections", explains Karina. It is worth pointing out that the darker the paint chosen, the more coats should be given to cover it when returning the property.
3. tile stickers are also a good alternative
"They are versatile, inexpensive, and very easy to apply," indicates the decorator, a resource that the residents themselves can install without any mess or breakage.
4. how about using vinyl flooring?
One item that I particularly love and use in all my projects, and I suggest to those who don't know it, is vinyl flooring! Besides being wonderful, aesthetically speaking, it is practical to install and clean, it is thermal, and it eliminates shoe polish", says Lapezack.
The final result is a new, cozy and practical environment". Gios emphasizes that it is essential to protect the feet of the furniture so that the vinyl floor is not damaged over time, and to increase the durability of the installation, it is necessary to protect it from direct sunlight withcurtains on the windows.
5. floating wood flooring can be a good solution
"The floating floor is also an option, and can even be transported from one property to another in case of change, since it is installed on top of the original floor. However, it is necessary to take more care with it, since it is made of basic raw material, it can't get wet like vinyl", Karina says.
6. carpets to hide imperfections
If the idea is not to spend too much, the floor can be hidden with a beautiful rug. It is also perfect to create room divisions in the rooms, and to give that extra comfort for cold floors in the winter. Karina indicates for allergy sufferers the velvet or fabric rugs, "because they are versatile, very practical to clean, and don't have those little hairs to add dust and other undesirable residues.
7. opt for shelves and niches
"If the space is small, the walls are your allies! Take advantage of any and all space you can by betting on niches, cabinets and shelves. There are several sizes and modular models that can be removed when the property is returned." words from Cris.
8. clothesline instead of closet
Those who live in rentals try to choose furniture that is versatile and has a good durability, right? And since the closet is not an option in this regard, because assembling and disassembling it several times ends up making it crooked over time, the solution is to bet on the closets.
Both professionals believe that it is a cool, compact, and different way to organize clothes and, at the same time, decorate the environment. But to keep everything looking organized, the ideal is to standardize all the hangers, and separate the clothes by color.
9. loose furniture is always a wild card
... and if the piece is smaller than the space, combine it with some other decoration item. It will be even more chic! According to Cris, the loose furniture (known as modulated) can be taken to another house, or gives you the freedom to change everything when you get sick of the usual decoration, unlike the planned option, which must stay in the same place because it is custom made.
10. lamps and luminaires
Lapezack explains that it is necessary to resort to the use of lampshades and fixtures as supplementary lighting in most rental properties, because in most of them there is no luminotechnical project, and only central lighting is often not enough.
One of the basic things to be checked before renting a property is the lighting. Pay attention to whether the wiring of the place does not present problems, or if the distribution of light outlets is adequate, to avoid future headaches.
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A picture on the wall, without a doubt, is the coolest way to personalize an environment. It will give your face to the space, besides brightening up the decoration. Karina says that the safest way to install such pieces is by applying dowel and screw to the wall, or resting them on a shelf.
These options require that, upon delivery of the property, the hole made by the drill be covered with putty. But if you don't want to have this work, the solution is to stick to the hooks fixed with adhesive tape, sold in construction material stores. Just tape them to the wall, wait a few hours and fix the picture to it. But before buying, check the weight of the object and get aappropriate hook that supports it properly.
12. wall stickers
"Stickers are a practical and inexpensive way out for those who want to install wallpaper without paying for the labor. Today wall sticker customization is very much on the rise - we can print any desired image and install it on a wall in any room," says the designer. This material can be removed easily before the move and without damaging the wall.
13- Curtains always renew the environments
"Dressing the windows of any room ends up producing a decorative result, but also a functional one. The curtains and blinds serve to 'cover' ugly windows and provide privacy, in addition to controlling the intensity of light, heating in winter and cooling in summer," advises Gios. Karina adds that, when installed as close as possible to the ceiling, the piece still lengthens the wall,giving a feeling of spaciousness.
14. consider using screens
Cris suggests that screens be used to create partition walls inside large rooms, thus forming a more private and cozy place. But for Karina, the use must be restricted to very spacious rooms: "even though it is a decorative element, it ends up restricting the environment, and nowadays integration is everything.
15. vertical garden
Besides being functional, a vertical garden can be installed anywhere, even in small environments, since it is compact. The benefits are also countless: "it improves air quality and humidity, creates acoustic insulation and, best of all, you can have spices always at hand," says Cris. Karina adds that it is important to use species suitable for each location, so that thegarden lasts for a long time.
With creativity, good taste, and the right options, what seemed impossible has become achievable! Just keep in mind that it only depends on your willpower! Happy moving in!
