A rented flat - how to feel at home in it?

For many of us, renting a flat is no longer just a "temporary" solution — with property prices ever higher, we often decide to spend many years in such a unit, putting off the move to a place "of our own". What can we do to feel at home in a rented flat? How can we furnish and decorate the space without earning a frown from the property owner?

Let's bring in a little colour!

Most owners of rental properties in Katowice, or on any other market, follow simple rules — flats should be light and neutral! So that they do not offend anyone's eye by accident. If, however, we are fans of bolder colours, we can confidently bring them into our new home using small (or slightly larger) accessories. Cushions, a bedspread or a set of decorated flowerpots on the windowsill will immediately give the interior "our" character. And without painting the walls!

Let's invite our favourite decorations in

In every interior we can find a piece of its occupant. And nothing brings it into a new flat as effectively as personalised decorations. When moving into a rented unit, let's take our favourite pictures and posters with us. Let's not be afraid to fill the frames hung by the owner with photos of our loved ones - we can remove them in a matter of moments before we move out! And on the shelves, let's make a little room for souvenirs from our travels, books collected over the years or albums by our favourite artists.

Let's not forget plants either — they enliven any interior, give it character and… have a calming effect on us!

Small pieces of furniture can do a lot

If we choose our future flat well — we will probably not have to invest in replacing the bed or the wardrobe. But we can think about buying somewhat smaller pieces of furniture — ones that we can easily take with us when we eventually move out or… sell! An extra chest of drawers will be a great idea if our wardrobe is already bursting at the seams; a clothes rail, so fashionable in recent years, is an equally good idea! A bedside table, a soft pouffe or a large mirror will also help change the look of the interior — and bring even more comfort to it.

A new rug or elegant curtains? Always a good idea

Rugs and curtains have a great influence on how we feel in a given interior. Dark fabrics with a distinctive character will certainly look stylish and, at the same time — if we choose a soft material — will make our home a little cosier. A light rug or delicate, airy net curtains? With them the flat will seem more spacious to the eye, and its whole decor lighter. With suitably chosen curtains or a patterned, soft rug, we can truly make the new flat feel like a real home.