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Make a

home of your

RENTED HOUSE

Katy Beskow looks at ways

that you can personalise
a rental space and turn

it into your home

BATHROOM REFRESH
Although you might be unable to change your bathroom
tiles, or install the freestanding bath of your dreams,
refreshing your bathroom will make it sparkle and shine.
Replacing the toilet seat with a more luxurious version is
a simple way to make it
feel like yours. Choose
a new shower curtain
with co-ordinating
towels, and experiment
with modern prints or
simple plains to suit your
personality. A luxury
scented candle will
allow you to relax and
immerse yourself in your Check it out
new bathroom, without Talk to your landlord or letting agent about understanding before you risk spending
breaking the bank. what you are able to change, and get it in savings and/or risking your deposit. Choose
writing to avoid any confusion or confl ict vegan brands of paint, there’s
later on. Some landlords allow a change of plenty of resources
wall paint within a certain colour palette, available
SPACE SAVER while some may request no permanent online.
Space-saving storage solutions are not only useful to
maximise small spaces, but in lieu of fi tted wardrobes changes be made. It’s good to have a clear
and units they are a cost-effective way to organise
belongings. There are many space-saving hacks online
and in magazines, where you can be creative with wall
space, doors and removable radiator covers. When Swap the layout
buying a new bed, consider one with storage drawers,
and make the most of your drawer space with cheap If the layout of the property doesn’t quite work for you, move furniture
organisational boxes. Storage solutions will help you around and utilise the space to meet your needs. If you spend more time

to organise your items and reduce clutter, helping in the kitchen as a family, consider moving your sofa and coffee table
you create a calm, relaxed environment. into this area (space allowing). This will also free up your lounge if you
wanted to swap your bedroom
location, or create a beautiful dining
room, or playroom for the kids. If
you’re happy with the function and
purpose of each room, rearrange
your furniture to personalise the
space in a format that is easy for
you to live in.

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