Your home should be your sanctuary where you can be completely comfortable after a long day at work or school. However, for those with short-term renters, knowing how to decorate when you are not there for long can be a dilemma. Assuming your landlord has limitations on adjustments or cosmetic changes you can make during your stay, here are a few helpful suggestions on how to give your apartment style without breaking your lease or your budget.
- Add color where you can: As you probably cannot — or don't want the hassle — of painting your walls, buy a bold rug or delightfully decorative throw pillows to get your space that extra splash of color it needs. A large rug can hide any unwanted scratches or stains on your floor, and if you buy a high quality one, you can even take it along to your next apartment or home. If you are able to hang photos or pictures on the wall, try framing pieces of patterned wallpaper if you are craving painted walls, but are unable to paint them.
- A sofa is an investment: Though you may be reluctant to buy a nicer sofa when you will be moving shortly, try considering the benefits of buying a quality sofa as opposed to a lower quality one. You won't have to worry about it during the moving process as it will more durable, which will keep you from having to buy a new one at your new place. If you are also considering changing your decor in your new space, try buying a couch that is more neutral in color to prevent color clashing later on.
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