*Synced from the Seattle Luxury Rentals Blog
With
customization options at a minimum, apartments often never quite feel
like home for many renters. Living with your landlord’s choices for wall
colors, flooring materials and finishes can leave renters feeling
dissatisfied with their surroundings. But there are some things you can
do to make one of the most important rooms in the apartment – the
bedroom – feel less like a hotel and more like your own restful and
relaxing retreat. Using some inspiration from the designers at Zillow,
here are some ideas:
To start with, overhead lighting in apartment buildings is usually
not the most flattering, but since you most likely can’t change the main
fixture in your rental, invest in table lamps or floor lamps to give
your bedroom a nice glow. Stylish lamps can often be found
inexpensively at stores such as Target or TJ Maxx.
Giving walls a fresh coat of paint is one of the cheapest and
simplest ways to personalize your bedroom, but many landlords are not
ready to let you wield a paintbrush of your own. Check in with them
first, and if you get the go-ahead, a soft grey or classic white will
give you a serene space that is also a blank canvas for the rest of your
personal touches.
Once you’ve painted, pick up some new bedding in your favorite color
palette to add some interest to the room. Along with a nice set of
sheets (Target also carries inexpensive sets that feel much more
luxurious), you have an opportunity to make a statement with your duvet
cover and unique throws and pillows.
Can’t paint your walls? Paint your furniture! Take an old, tired
dresser, give it a good sanding and dress it up with whatever color
paint you’d like. Paint the whole thing, just the legs, just the top,
it’s up to you! Heavy, dark furniture tends to weigh a room down,
especially if there is little natural light, so adding some color in the
form of furniture can be a major upgrade and is budget friendly.
Now you’ve got some ideas, so get decorating!
If you are interested in renting in the Seattle area, contact your
local real estate agent today!
