Home Improvements
2017 is a year I have vowed to save up enough for a mortgage. I am at a point where I am tired of renting and feel I could be using that money to pay off my mortgage. Whilst this is a dream at the moment, I felt to make my current place more homely I start to consider home improvements.
Speaking to my mum over the holidays, she was talking about maybe renovating her kitchen and we looked at Simply Plastics. Whilst I can’t do major works on my rented apartment or any DIY works it’s still nice to make smaller changes. The changes that I am thinking of are those that will and can help my place feel more homely.
Home Improvements ideas 💡 for renters
When I moved into my apartment it was unfurnished. This was a slight shock to the system as I got used to moving into furnished buildings whilst at university. Another shock was having to pay council tax and all the house bills since you’re now playing adult. Though I wouldn’t change it for the world it does cost a nice penny having your own place. A place you can put your stamp on however limited (for renters). Apart from buying the furniture and all house furlongs I need the following helped me make my home more homely:
- Curtains – depending on what you like it’s always nice to have cute curtains. Though mine are cute they are all thin and let’s a long of light in. Last year I was fortunate to work with curtains curtains curtains who provided with made-to-order curtains. These really helped in transforming my apartment into my home.
- Add art and wall mirrors. The first piece I bought for my place was a small art piece. This piece is forever engraved in my head because of the quote it has on it. I think every girl dreams of having a floor length mirror. I am one of them and when I collaborated with Asda George two years ago, first thing I ordered was a full length mirror. Though I always dress in the dark (don’t ask my why) it’s nice having the full length mirror to check my out but also to let more light in.
- Undersink bathroom cabinets. I have found that I always need space in my bathroom to store my many beauty products. I have seen a lot of nice under sink storage solutions which help maximise the tiny spaces in bathrooms.
- Plants. Now I have mentioned before, the drink hands that my mother has never transferred to me. I can’t keep a plant longer than a week before it dies. Luckily for me there are plants that don’t need daily inspections like orchids. I have two which I water weekly sometimes monthly but they are still alive (I think).
- New beddings. You can never go wrong with new beddings to give a new a nicer look. I love picking my beddings from a few local stores. It’s just nice having new beddings as I love changing mine every two weeks.
These are some of the ideas I am playing with this New Year! Any plans to make some home improvements?
*Collaborative*
Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says
Good luck with the house buying. It’s incredibly stressful, bt will worth it in the end.
Anosa says
Thanks Jemma, I am looking forward to it all
Annie Brooks says
Buying a house was the best thing I ever did… nearly been in my house for 3 years now and finally we’re looking to redecorate! I am getting more bathroom storage – that’s first on the agenda!
Anosa says
I can not wait to buy my own place too but 2017 is the year to save for it
Leah Shafik says
These are great ideas! When I was renting these were the things I did to help make a rented home more mine! x
Anosa says
Thanks Leah! Though we are limited to what we can do these options can help make it feel more homely
Dena Jayne says
Such great tips! I love buying new bedding!! I find that really finishes off the room! xo
Anosa says
Oh absolutely I feel the same way too
Laura @ What's Hot? says
These are great tips 🙂 I’m still at university and I’m already saving for a mortgage because London house prices are ridiculous :'(
Anosa says
Oh tell me about it, I have just started saving for my mortgage and hoping to get one this year
Catriona Stephen says
Great ideas! I’ve been meaning to get under the sink cabinets for a while
Anosa says
Thanks Catriona, under sink cabinets can be really useful and gives you more storage options
Laura says
We are getting our bathroom done out at the moment and I loved picking out our under sink storage. I needed a practical place for all of my beauty products! xxx
Anosa says
Oh good! That’s what I love about under sink storage
Melanie Edjourian says
I love new bedding it makes the room feel so different if you use a different colour. Great tips it’s great to make a rented room feel more homely.
Anosa says
Tell me about it and thanks, because it will be a while before I get my own place makes sense to make the current place homely as possible
Harriet @ Toby&Roo says
I loooove new bedding, there is nothing nicer than slipping into a nice new bed 🙂
Anosa says
Oh I know! I love it too
Milli @ milligrace.co.uk says
These are such good tips – it’s really hard to make a rented flat feel like home sometimes
Anosa says
Thanks Milli and yes it can be hard sometimes
Hannah Latoya Bond says
I’ve just recently changed my lighting and curtains. The next thing is the flooring. I hate laminate flooring. It looks awful and i just hate the feel of it. Doesnt feel homely at all. It will be getting changed for a carpet x
Anosa says
Oh how nice, funny thing I am tidy of carpet all over the house so I am looking to have my future kitchen laminate or tiles lol 😂
Sarahjane says
I am the same as you, this year is the first year I’ll be properly saving for a mortgage! My room needs a little tlc so I think i’ll buy a new rug
Anosa says
Oh good, knowing someone is in same boat as me helps me stay motivated. Good luck luv
Rhian Westbury says
I love decorating and think it can make such a huge difference to how a place looks. Good luck saving for a mortgage x
Anosa says
Thanks Rhian, yes decorating can make a huge difference to the look and feel of a place
Stephanie Merry says
This year I plan on redecorating my bedroom – it’s been the same for way too long! x
Anosa says
I have that on my list too but as a renter limited to what I can change but good luck with yours
Sarah Bailey says
I wish you luck in being able to afford your own house this year. It is a little more difficult to make a rental place feel like your own since you are limited to what you can do. You have great ideas for things that renters can do, though x
Anosa says
Thank you Sarah, much appreciated. I hope this is the year I get that house of my own