Owning a house perhaps is the largest ticket item or
greatest achievement unlocked in one’s life but as house price increasing over
the years, the affordability seems to be getting far out of reach for many
youngsters. Thus, youngsters or young families these days chose to rent a house
instead. Apart from being committed to pay off the monthly installment, there
are some outgoings or expenses needed to be paid like legal fees, agent fees,
stamp duties and etc. While legal fees and agent fees are still negotiable but
not for
stamp duties in Singapore, they are subject to change based on Singapore’s
government regulations with the intention to cool the property prices in the
market. With that being said, renting a HDB or private condominium does not
necessarily means that you cannot feel like home. Here are some tips how you can
make a rental look like your own with your individual flair and style.
Get creative with art
The best advice is to bring your personality to
feature on your house’s wall. After getting nod from your landlord to hang your
favourite art on the wall, by all means go ahead. This would not make your faux
home feels like you are actually home than some beautiful pieces of arts or
prints. With that permission given, that does not mean you can go ahead and
drill holes without care on the wall, be mindful that you will need to repair
any damages caused to the walls.
Wallpaper ideas
If you love bold and eclectic looks or perhaps, adding
some cute motif to your kid’s room - then wallpaper offers a win-win in rental.
In the market, there are many removable wallpapers that do not require paste or
glue which allows you to instantly add the vibrancy to your room. However,
better be safe than sorry by checking with your landlord beforehand so you
don’t breach your contract. Besides, with the new technology, wall decals are
an easy update for kid’s bedrooms. It can be easily removed or changed as your
little ones grow older.
Indoor plants decor
It is without a doubt that indoor plants are one of
the greatest and simple way to stamp your style on your personal space. Indoor
house plants also helps to ventilate the air in the room and also liven up the
atmosphere. If you fear of the need to spend much time to tend the plants, you
can consider getting ZZ plant or pothos that require lesser care but still can
be sustainable by itself. Click here
to check out indoor plants that is highly recommended.
Fresh paint
Get permission from your landlord and you can paint it
like your own. Painting is possibly one of the easiest way to breathe new life
into new space. If your rental is a long term lease, pull out your paint brush
and remember to use products that have low or no VOC (Volatile Organic
Compounds) - this is to avoid a stench smell that causes headaches for weeks
after you have freshly
painted that on your wall.
Bright lights
If your house is dimmed and dark, it will look dull
and unappetizing to stay in. Natural light is very important as it adds the
vibe and brightness to the house making it feel warmth and comfortable to stay
in the house. Use sheer drapes or bright coloured curtains to enhance the
lighting in the house. However, if your house has lesser windows, it is
recommended to change the lighting. There are many versatile and aesthetically
beautiful looking lighting available in the market. Install them and you will
notice the changes in your rooms and house.
Care with love
By adding your magical love touch to your rental
house, your house will be full of warmth and coziness. Repair and replace some
of the fixtures and fittings in your house, you will be surprise how new it
will look again. For example, like the broken door knob or dysfunctional head
shower or chipped off wooden furniture. Besides, a rug or vintage decor can
change the whole atmosphere and vibe of the home, it does not have to cost a
bomb to add a touch for the interior look.
Bagus juga ada tip untuk hias rumah sewa ni.. Tapi yg penting bila duduk rmh sewa, kena jaga kebersihan dan dll sebaiknya.
BalasPadamIndoor plant tu menyerikan lagi rumah. Lagi² kalau rumah banyak natural light masuk
BalasPadamgood tips kak el.ramai yang guna wallpaper kan.. memang nampak cantik dan elegan..
BalasPadamBagus ada tips cmni.. Thanks share kak.. Skrg tgh ubahsuai umah.. Nk cat apa tgh pikir gk..hehe
BalasPadamSelalunya kalau duduk rumah sewa tak boleh cat ape.. Tapi ikut kebwnaran owner la kan.. Memang cantik hias2 macam rumah sendiri..
BalasPadamthankyou share entri ni.. boleh lah TB jadikan rujukan lepas ni
BalasPadamThanks for the tips, I will take note on that
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