DIY Home Decorating Tips

Houseplants

You can never have too many houseplants Indoor plants can brighten up a room, bring a space to life and help to boost your overall health and wellbeing. The Swiss Cheese Plant, Rubber Plant, Kentia Palm and the Peace Lily are just a few of our favourites.

Statement rug

Do you have dull carpets, wooden floorboards or cheap linoleum flooring in your rented home? A statement rug can right some wrongs and change the look of a room, as well as keep the floor intact. Choose a rug that incorporates your favourite patterns and colours to show off some of your personality.

Home Lighting

‘If you lack natural light, consider putting some lamps in the corner of the room, You could choose a lamp that stands out to make it more of a feature piece, rather than just an accessory. When you’re restricted on what you can do, simple changes make all the difference.

Transform the walls

Adding some colour to your rented home is a great way to make it feel a little more homely. Of course, check with your landlord about painting the walls before going ahead with it.

Multifunctional furniture

Multifunctional furniture can save money and space and can help to transform a room into different functions. Invest in smart, aesthetically pleasing furniture to adapt to your needs.

Create layers

Think of your space in terms of layers, and build it up with colour, textile, pattern, surface treatments, lighting, pictures, plants and books to bring character and warmth to the room.

Layers can make a house feel lived in and homely, simply by adding soft furnishings like cushions, curtains, rugs and throws to corners of your home. If you’re not sure what to go for, find one dominant fabric that initially takes your eye, perhaps the curtains or rug. Then start layering by adding smaller-scale fabrics like cushions and lampshades.

Choose stylish storage

Storage baskets are one of the best, and most stylish, living room storage ideas, but these baskets work well in bathrooms and bedrooms too. They have a fabulous tactile quality that adds character to a scheme and is a great way to hide clutter in a living area.

Hang artwork, photographs and wall hangings (without nails)

Personal photos, your favourite art, and unique wall decor will instantly make a space feel more of your own, dramatically changing the atmosphere to give you a cosy and homely feel. You can use damage-free picture hanging strips (Command Hooks and strips are widely available) and easily removable tape to hang your frames without making a deposit-busting hole in the paintwork.

Make the most out of small outdoor spaces

Whether you have a balcony, small terrace or a tiny back garden, make the most of your outdoor space with a few simple touches. Embrace the ‘fifth room’, however small it may be, with some tactile furnishings. Outdoor rugs are a great way to make the outside more comfortable, colourful and inviting. Invest in foldable chairs or outdoor floor cushions for extra seating. And, for the green-fingered, start container gardening by simply using pots, hanging baskets, and troughs or window boxes.