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From House to Home
Simple Ways to Add Personality to Your Rental Space.
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Transform your rental into a home with these simple, bond-friendly tips. Add personality without making permanent changes by using removable decor and creative styling.
- Use peel-and-stick wallpaper, framed art, and decals for wall impact.
- Introduce colour with soft furnishings like rugs, throws, and cushions.
- Get creative with DIY projects like upcycling furniture or adding plants.
These affordable ideas help you create a space that truly reflects your personal style without risking your bond.
Use removable wall decor
Few things add vibrancy to a room more than artworks. Incorporate your favourite pieces into your rental property and it will soon feel like home.
Incorporate colour through furniture and soft furnishings
Available in a dizzying array of colours, patterns and styles, furniture covers are an inexpensive way of injecting personality into a room.
DIY home decor projects to customise your space
These light box lamps can be an easy DIY project that injects a touch of whimsy or personalisation to an otherwise blank canvas bedroom.
Bring the outdoors in with plants
House plants are a brilliant way of uplifting any space, plus they can be easily moved when it’s time to move on.
Stylish storage solutions for a tidy, personalised space
Temporary wallpaper and wall murals for big impact
Easy to install and remove, vinyl wall murals are a great way of transforming any bedroom into a unique and quirky expression of your own style.
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