Living in the metropolis is getting expensive each day and buying a house in a good locality in cities like Mumbai & Delhi is becoming a far fetched dream. When you might find something close to your budget, it may not have a parking facility or might be too old to refurbish. In the current scenario, it’s a common issue in realty sector all over the world where the millennials are not buying properties. Whatever might be the reason, but the reality is that there are more people going for rented property than ever before. Now that in no way means you just can’t do interiors in your home or make your room look plush. Follow our 10 design hacks for the Millennials living on rent and give your apartment it’s own identity.

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  • The bathroom –

    In most rental houses you will find a dim lit bulb or an ugly tube at some corner away from the mirror. This surely calls in for a small investment of getting a decent light fixture and its totally worth it. (While you are at it, do change the WC seat too and clean the shower head.) Hate them tiles? Try changing the colour of the visible wall area or the ceiling to match them.

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  • Paint job –

    There is nothing that says fresh like a brand new wall colour, if allowed go ahead and change the colours of your walls. Just in case you don’t want to spend much then colour one wall and invest in a painting to take all the attention away from the not so aesthetically appealing chandelier. Another choice could be to take down the wall sconce and put a picture light to highlight all your photo framed memories. Worst case scenario, get creative using washi tape.

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  • Rugs –

    This one option is a no compromise and a must for any home. Wether it might be your own home or a rented place, a rug can change a lot. It adds that softness to a otherwise hard flooring. More important if you have a wooden one, as it helps to absorb the noise. Get one in a bright colour to cover any spot on the floor, there are enough options that can be washed in your washing machine and are in the budget.

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  • Light fixture –

    A thumb rule for any one living on rent is to invest into things that can move with them. So putting in your money on the right kind of lamps totally makes sense. The good part being, they give you an option to attach a dimmer as well. Wether a standing lamp or a table one, place them around taking in consideration the present lighting condition and the task lighting needed. Voila! No need of ugly tube lights in the room.

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  • Upholestry –

    Another very important aspect of any space design, the upholstery. Change the curtains and get slip covers for any furniture that might be not be yours. Try adding up cushions as they give a sense of comfort to your space and don’t get stuck to the square shapes ones only.

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  • Multi functional furniture –

    Living on rent also means to be very specific about your consumption. As you really can’t add an extra walk-in whenever you want. Try having furniture that gives you storage and multi functional. Like a curio that can be your bar and can also keep all the glasses and snacks. Or a bed bench that can keep your extra pillows and bed sheets inside.

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  • Room partitions – 

    Although it’s not a concept you may find everywhere but studio apartments are coming up big. Many a times a partitions is important as one room might be too big and can be made into a multi task area. In situations like these plan according to your budget and the time period for which you have the property. Also how high would you want it to be, since the light points matters.

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  • Mirrors –

    A well framed mirror not only adds some glam to your pad but also helps in making the place feel more expansive. As mirror reflects light too, having one is always a good idea.

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  • Flora – 

    Let’s face it, many rented accommodations can give a tad tired feel and putting up a wallpaper or painting the walls may not be an option. Hence get some freshness to the scene with some greens. Put in some plants and fresh flowers for the place to feel more elevated.

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  • Changing hardware –

    Many a times the present hardware like the handles and knobs of the doors and kitchen cabinet handles may not work with what you like, changing them is a great option (obviously keeping the old ones back in a packet to swap them when you leave). With a huge range of knobs and handles in all colours and sizes today, it can be a great upliftment to a tired door otherwise.

There are many ways ways to spruce up a rented flat, from accessorising it in layers to using bold print fabric frames. In the end it is all about having a abode with a style statement that is yours. Every landlord has his or her set rules and not all of them are the same. So get to know the rules well and there are enough options in the market today to make it look from dull to dandy in no time. Follow our Instagram account for more pictures and you can get us on Facebook too. Do let us know if you may need any suggestion by sending us an email, until then Namastè.

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