Finding The Perfect House

3 Easy Ways To Turn Your Rental House Into A Home

Many people choose not to purchase a home, or even a condo, due to crazy work schedules, unpredictable job security, or just because they don't want to deal with paying for and organizing all of the maintenance themselves. However, living in a rental house can be frustrating because you don't want to put any money into the property in order to improve it to meet your standards.

If you plan on living in a rental house for an extended period of time, it's worth a little bit of time and money to make it perfect for your situation. Here are some easy ways to improve your rental house without losing a ton of money when you move:

1. Change Up the Lighting

A lot of rental properties come with cheap, efficient lighting. This is fine if you're living there temporarily. If you're planning on living there for awhile, consider changing up the lighting in order to make your home cozier or seem more airy. Purchase light fixtures that fit your mood, such as chandelier lights, funky, colored floor lights, or even lights that can be attached to the underside of your cabinets.

Changing up the lighting of your home can change the overall mood of a room and make it fit your personal style. The best part is that you can take the lights with you should you choose to move, which means that you didn't waste any money.

2. Change Your Walls

Your landlord will probably only be willing to pay for a fresh coat of paint on the walls if it's the same neutral shade that the walls are already painted. This might not be your style. If you paint the walls yourself, you'll have to paint them back to the original color before you leave.

To save you stress, consider putting up something more temporary. Invest in wall decals, temporary wallpaper that won't damage the walls, or even tapestries to give your walls some personality and color.

3. Customize Your Kitchen (Temporarily)

There are many easy ways to temporarily customize your kitchen. Put decals over the tiles that surround the sink. Switch out the hardware on the cabinets to something you find more attractive, keeping the original hardware somewhere safe so that you can replace it when you leave. If your linoleum in the kitchen is ugly, consider purchasing a sturdy, stain-proof throw rug that you can cover the linoleum with.

For more ideas, talk to your landlord. He or she might have some great ideas or be willing to help pay for more than you think. To learn more, contact a company like Sunworld Group Inc. with any questions or concerns you have.


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