{"id":10748,"date":"2016-09-01T13:49:57","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T19:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/?p=10748"},"modified":"2016-09-01T13:49:57","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T19:49:57","slug":"make-your-rental-feel-like-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/make-your-rental-feel-like-home","title":{"rendered":"So You&#8217;re A Renter: Tips For Infusing Your Rental With Personality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The dreaded parquet flooring and pastel linoleum countertops. The closets that don&#8217;t fit a hanger. Walls that you can&#8217;t bang nails into&#8230; These and more are the woes of renting a home. Never fear, there are ways to make your rental unit a beautiful space that reflects your unique personality. Take our word for it, there&#8217;s no reason you can&#8217;t have the\u00a0swoon-worthy living room that you have always dreamed of, even if you&#8217;re a renter!\u00a0So, ready to call your rental home?<\/p>\n<h2>5\u00a0Rental Home Decorating Tips<\/h2>\n<h2>1. Choose The Perfect Rug<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10913\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-612x430.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-190x133.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-1920x1349.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-800x562.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-960x674.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-660x464.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-600x422.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/perfect_rugs-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rugs not only bring color and texture to\u00a0your space, they also offer a completed and homey look, which is a truly valuable thing in a rental unit. Choose a rug that reflects your personality as it will be a piece that most people notice. Something course or shaggy\u00a0to add texture, a bold pattern to draw the eye and even a rug with lots of color \u2013 these are all great options to\u00a0showcase the individuality of a space that&#8217;s uniquely yours.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Think Fresh<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Accessorize_.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Accessorize_.jpg\" alt=\"Accessorize_\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-layer-a-rug-over-carpet-pro-design-advice-232179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Apartment Therapy<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We love rentals for their convenience. However, we <em>do not\u00a0<\/em>love rentals for their abundance of peace, calm and character. They lack all three!\u00a0Consider the following plant-based decorating ideas to bring your rental space to life:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pot plants of various sizes in planters with varying heights to create an engaging visual landscape<\/li>\n<li>Decorate with orchids, succulents, and epiphytic bromeliads \u2013 these lovely house mates take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making them perfect companions to keep the calming oxygen flowing.<\/li>\n<li>Make friends with bamboo, who won\u2019t mind if you leave early and work late \u2013 just keep them in water and you\u2019ll benefit from years of soothing green bamboo tones.<\/li>\n<li>Hang a spider plant in an unused vertical space, which is an ideal design tip if you choose to follow our advice of minimizing flat surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Curious what houseplant best fits your personality? <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/decorating-with-plants\/\">Take our houseplant personality quiz to find out<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Plentiful Pillows, Please<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10594\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1798\" height=\"870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1.jpg 1798w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-612x296.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-190x92.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-800x387.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-960x465.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-660x319.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-600x290.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/laurenL_Havenly01-1-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1798px) 100vw, 1798px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><small>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/design-story-enchanting-elegant-living-room\/\">Lauren L.&#8217;s Elegant &amp; Enchanting Living Room<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Pillows \u2013 where would we be without them?\u00a0From bringing a sense of balance to creating cozy spots for relaxing, <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/decorate-like-a-pro-with-throw-pillows\/\">decorating with pillows<\/a> is one rental decorating mainstay we couldn&#8217;t live without. Before we start styling a scene with pillows, we love to get lost in inspiration. So for your pillow-browsing-pleasure, we&#8217;ve put together a gallery of gorgeous\u00a0throw pillow scenes, enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>[foogallery id=&#8221;10916&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Upgrade Your Lighting!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10229\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2025\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12.jpg 2025w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-612x408.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SarahF_Havenly12-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2025px) 100vw, 2025px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10931\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3648\" height=\"5472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp.jpg 3648w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-408x612.jpg 408w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-127x190.jpg 127w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-960x1440.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-660x990.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bedside_lamp-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3648px) 100vw, 3648px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10932\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-612x408.jpg 612w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-190x127.jpg 190w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/lamplamp-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10933\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3452\" height=\"5178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp.jpg 3452w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-408x612.jpg 408w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-127x190.jpg 127w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-1920x2880.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-960x1440.jpg 960w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-660x990.jpg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/table_lamp-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3452px) 100vw, 3452px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/condo-home-design-project\/\">our mantra<\/a>: whether you rent or own, you deserve to love your home! So when that <a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/design-problem-solved-overhead-fluorescent-lighting\/\">glaring fluorescent lighting<\/a> or other annoyingly-permanent light fixture has got you down, upgrade your space with a stylish collection of table and floor lamps.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Revamp Hardware &amp; Coverings<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10935\" src=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-423x612.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-131x190.jpeg 131w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-660x955.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-600x869.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-768x1112.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-707x1024.jpeg 707w, https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/hardware-207x300.jpeg 207w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/the-10-commandments-of-decorating-your-rental-220718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Apartment Therapy<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From your cabinet pulls in the bathroom and kitchen to your bedroom and living room window coverings, this is your opportunity to leave a noticeable yet impermanent mark on your rental home. Because while you can&#8217;t pull up that parquet flooring, you can certainly\u00a0spruce up those outdated cabinets!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The dreaded parquet flooring and pastel linoleum countertops. The closets that don&#8217;t fit a hanger. Walls that you can&#8217;t bang nails into&#8230; These and more are the woes of renting a home. Never fear, there are ways to make your rental unit a beautiful space that reflects your unique personality. Take our word for it,&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/make-your-rental-feel-like-home\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":10927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1017],"tags":[1220,1264],"yst_prominent_words":[],"images":{"medium":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Megan_HavenlyDesign_10-612x408.jpg","large":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Megan_HavenlyDesign_10-1024x683.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10748"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10748\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10748"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/havenly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=10748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}