Sometimes it can be a challenge putting your own stamp on a home if you’re living in rented accommodation. This studio apartment in California has many lessons that you can take away if your space is the property of somebody else.
The gold polka-dot kitchen is uniquely individual; however, it was created using easy to affix (and remove) vinyl decals. Major impact, and minor effort Major impact, and minor effort when it comes to moving day and you need to restore the interior to the way it looked when you first arrived.
Another useful tip is hanging pretty patterned fabric on the walls instead of wallpaper. You coat the wall with liquid starch before smoothing the fabric over it and applying more starch over the top. Again, it’s easy to remove – simply sponge it down with a with warm water.
Do you have any top tips for keeping your landlord sweet so that you can get your deposit back on departure?
- Gold vinyl wall stickers/decals
- Chinese lantern fairy lights
- Fresh baked pies sign
- Test tube vases
- Blue & white Chinoiserie vase
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