Landlord Friendly Rental Upgrades - 5 Easy Upgrades for Renters
First Thing’s First
Check With Your Landlord
If you are uncertain about anything, just double check with your landlord! It’s much better to ask now instead of later when you are trying to get your security deposit back!
Keep Everything That Is Removed
Okay great you know what you are going to do and have the necessary permission to do so! Make sure you keep anything that you have taken down so that you can put the apartment back to how it was before you watched too many home renovation videos.
Focus On The Things You Can Take With You
There is no point in spending time and money on things that you cannot take with you! If permanent, try to keep the cost down so it is not as hard to leave behind when it is time to move.
Save Tough Jobs For The Professionals
We know, we know everyone wants to save as much money as possible, but don’t hurt yourself just to save a few dollars! Save the tears and your back - call in the professionals!
Here Are 5 Super Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Rental
Add a New Shower Head
This is one of the easiest ways to take your bathroom from 0-100 real quick. Take out the worn, basic shower head and swap it to one with a rain feature or one with two-functions where part of it can detach into a handheld. This is always the first step we take when making bathrooms into our personal, at-home spa.
Swap the Motel Blinds for Bold Drapes
A big problem with rental units is that the space never feels like your own. An easy way to make your space pop and unique to you is to add patterned or boldly coloured drapes/curtains. These can fit in well in the living or dining room - even your bedroom could use the extra colour! A simple fix to add style and charm to a room without having to paint the walls.
Don’t Forget Your Floors
Although carpets are a big no-no in houses now, adding rugs can help hide the worn laminate floors and are so much easier to clean than installed carpets. Not to mention they are perfect for the colder months to help keep your toes warm! Rugs can be a statement piece like your drapes or just neutral tones to add a sophisticated look to any room.
Large Mirrors Are Your Friend
It is hard to find a unit with lots of space - this is where mirrors come into play. Adding a large mirror to a small space can open it up and make it feel much larger than it actually is! Not to mention that this helps hide some of the plain white walls that every rental seems to have.
Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Some may believe that wallpaper is an outdated trend but we beg to differ! It can be used anywhere like the bathroom, counter tops, cabinets, even on your furniture to add a new feel to an older piece. This makes for a super easy (and cost effective) way to make your place unique and not have to worry about any damages to your rental unit - just make sure that it is removable wallpaper. It’s a definite yes from us!
Ready for a DIY
These are all the must-have upgrades that any tenant should add to their space to make it their own. You could even add a couple plants to make a space feel more comfortable! Bottom line is, do whatever will make this place somewhere you will want to spend your time in - no matter how long your lease is.