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Rental interior design ideas to make your rented house feel like a home

Rental interior design ideas

Lauren Mateer |

Most Irish rentals are furnished with at least the basics, so large furniture like sofas and beds don’t generally need to figure into your rental interior design ideas. However, you may still be lacking some of the secondary pieces you want for your home, and adding an accent chair can be a great way to bring in some extra seating as well as some extra style.

Accent chairs are a great piece of furniture to add to rental decor for a number of reasons. They tend to be more trendy than larger seating or sofas because they’re smaller and less expensive, designed to be changed more frequently. Therefore, they bring instant style to a space as well as being budget-friendly and easy to take with you when you move.

Plus, accent chairs don’t take up too much space even if there’s already an array of other furniture, so you can still add style in a smaller rental without cluttering up a room. Don’t forget to read our blog on small living room style for more tips on decorating a compact space.

Change up the lighting

One of the fastest ways to completely change the vibe of a room is to adjust the lighting, so changing up fixtures, bulbs, and lighting locations is one of our favourite rental interior design ideas. Adding a new table or floor lamp, or changing the shade on an existing lamp is simple, budget friendly, and will immediately alter the atmosphere of the space.

Putting new bulbs in your light fixtures can make them more energy efficient and lower your electricity bills while also changing the vibe of a room. Choose between warm and cool tone bulbs, or even coloured lighting that will really stand out. Our open-plan living blog can also show you how to create ‘zones’ with lighting to change the feel of a room.

Fairy lights are another fun option for adding a touch of romantics style to your rented space. Because string lights are so lightweight, you can hang them easily with non-permanent hooks, or even just drape them over shelves or your headboard for simple installation and removal.

Implement your rental interior design ideas with Corcoran’s

At Corcoran’s, we have a range of accessories, small furniture items, and more that are perfect for decorating a beautiful and budget-conscious rental home or apartment. Shop online now or visit us in-store to find pieces that will suit your space anywhere you move, and will eventually look fabulous in your forever home as well!

And if you need any help choosing pieces that will pair well with your rental’s existing furniture, or be easy to incorporate into your rental’s aesthetic as-is, our interior design experts are always here to help. Get in touch to learn more and turn your rented house into a home.

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