So, I'm moving to London in 3 weeks! And once we'd had our flat reserved it got me thinking about how I'm going to decorate this thing (along with all the other boring adult stuff like bills, council tax and if your washing machine is going to explode!). So I've compiled a short list of tips you can get away with in a rented property to make it your home, and which I'll be doing to my own little flat.
1. Use Removable Hooks
Often, putting up anything on your wall is an issue unless you ask your landlord first and they're not a complete dick about it. Removable hooks like these from Amazon may be the answer! Promising no marks when you have to take down your pretty art work or family photos.
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2. Bring the Outdoors In
Plants look great indoors and also breathe out lovely oxygen which is an obvious plus point! you can get some great pots to match whatever colour scheme, my fave are simple black, white and pastel shades and maybe some metallic gold or copper.
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Ikea have some great catus plants if you've no idea what to get from your local garden centre and I love these gold planters from Urban Outfitters, where they also sell these gorgeous terrariums from Urban Grow
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3. Paint Part of Your Cheap Furniture
Painting the
legs of a stool, the drawers in a chest or the top of a side table are all
quick ways to update that piece of cheap furniture you bought at a car boot or
charity shop. You should be able to do it with 1 or 2 tester pots, I'd pick this dusky pink or chalky white.
If you want more quick painting ideas check out Dulux's 4 Projects You Can Do With a Tester Pot.
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4. Get a Nice Big Rug
There are so many lovely rugs out there, this is my pick of larger rugs for not too much dollar, that will cover that boring floor and add interest and warmth to your home.
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5. Lean Large Frames
Like these from Ikea. And if you're wondering what to put in them, Paperchase have some great sheets of wrapping paper in their stores for just a couple of pounds!
6. Paint a Small Section of Wall
This works
best if you have white walls to start as you could paint any colour you like!
If you have magnolia it's a bit trickier, why not try a rich chocolate brown,
duck egg blue or turquoise? And it won't take long for you to paint over when you're moving out!
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7. Big Scarves
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Tacking or taping a large patterned scarf to your wall is a way to cover big sections of wall, without making huge screw holes that you'll have to fill in later, because they're so light weight! Best place to get them is your fave high street store or a good old charity shop!
8. If in Doubt - Fairy Lights!
Adding warmth and twinkles, fairy lights look great anywhere and festoon lighting can look even better!
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