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CibbuanoDecorating Your Rented Home
August 25th 2006 00:34
Yesterday we looked at some ideas to help personalize your rented accommodation. One thing that really bugs me about renting is that you are limited with what you can do with your property. However, with non permanent fixtures your hands are not entirely tied. Sure knocking out some walls or renovating the backyard to add an entertainment area are totally out of the question. The key is to improvise and work with the features that you’ve got in your rental home. I’ve covered some wall and flooring solutions in the previous post.
When it comes to the garden using pot plants is a fantastic way of creating the garden you want without ripping your landlord’s garden to shreds. Use planters or buy some pots from a local nursery or garden centre. That way you can take your plants with you should you decide to change places or move the pots around depending on the seasons and your plants needs. The potted plants don’t need to be confined to the outdoors, bring some indoor plants into your living areas to bring a bit of greenery to your internal surrounds. Be sure to have a solid base to collect grit and water rather than damaging the internal floor surfaces.
Even non-green thumbs can get some satisfaction with plants. If your not too good with looking after plants purchase hardy varieties. Succulents and cacti are relatively hardy and they’re some excellent hybrid varieties with interesting shapes. If in doubt consult a local nursery and they’ll be able to recommend the best plants for you. Alternatively, fill your home with fresh flowers. Some bright gerberas can brighten up the most dull rooms.
If you are totally uninspired by your surroundings treat yourself with some fun knick knacks. Even if you’re on a tight budget a few small cheap trinkets can keep your adobe bright and cheery. Invest in some practical pieces with character. Clocks, lamps, storage boxes, mirrors, books, small furnishings, rugs, throws, coat racks and ornaments are all items that can transform a room. Chose a style and try to make subsequent purchases which compliment the pieces you already own. Try to keep an ongoing theme as you collect homewares.
Good places to source cheap homewares are secondhand stores and thrift stores. Cheap items from a thrift store can be personalized with your own crafty touches. A new lick of paint, re-upholstery or some minor repairs to a secondhand item can save you a wad of cash and provide a sense of personal satisfaction. Some antique and secondhand stores can be rather pricey so make sure you shop around for the best available price and be prepared to bargain if you think something is unreasonably prices.
When it comes to the garden using pot plants is a fantastic way of creating the garden you want without ripping your landlord’s garden to shreds. Use planters or buy some pots from a local nursery or garden centre. That way you can take your plants with you should you decide to change places or move the pots around depending on the seasons and your plants needs. The potted plants don’t need to be confined to the outdoors, bring some indoor plants into your living areas to bring a bit of greenery to your internal surrounds. Be sure to have a solid base to collect grit and water rather than damaging the internal floor surfaces.
Even non-green thumbs can get some satisfaction with plants. If your not too good with looking after plants purchase hardy varieties. Succulents and cacti are relatively hardy and they’re some excellent hybrid varieties with interesting shapes. If in doubt consult a local nursery and they’ll be able to recommend the best plants for you. Alternatively, fill your home with fresh flowers. Some bright gerberas can brighten up the most dull rooms.
If you are totally uninspired by your surroundings treat yourself with some fun knick knacks. Even if you’re on a tight budget a few small cheap trinkets can keep your adobe bright and cheery. Invest in some practical pieces with character. Clocks, lamps, storage boxes, mirrors, books, small furnishings, rugs, throws, coat racks and ornaments are all items that can transform a room. Chose a style and try to make subsequent purchases which compliment the pieces you already own. Try to keep an ongoing theme as you collect homewares.
Good places to source cheap homewares are secondhand stores and thrift stores. Cheap items from a thrift store can be personalized with your own crafty touches. A new lick of paint, re-upholstery or some minor repairs to a secondhand item can save you a wad of cash and provide a sense of personal satisfaction. Some antique and secondhand stores can be rather pricey so make sure you shop around for the best available price and be prepared to bargain if you think something is unreasonably prices.
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