Easy revamps for renters
Joanna Thornhill shares savvy decorating ideas and advice for when your home’s not your own
Photos Home For Now by Joanna Thornhill (CICO Books, £16.99)
With fast-rising property prices, many of us find ourselves renting rather than owning, and it can seem hard to make it feel like home if your landlord imposes limitations on how you can personalise the place. But even with these restrictions, there are plenty of fantastic decorating tricks you can still try. We’ve rounded up some clever workarounds and stylish shortcuts to help you create your ideal home-for-now, all designed to be easy on the pocket and quick to ‘put back’ when the time comes to move on.
1 Alternative ways to add colour
✓ Funk up furniture If you own your furniture, a spot of fun upcycling is a brilliant alternative to customising the walls themselves. If you like the vintage look, try Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint, renowned for its versatility and no-prep application.