INTERIORS

THE ONE UPGRADE THAT WILL INSTANTLY MAKE A RENTAL LOOK EXPENSIVE

This surprising update is where it's at.

July 17, 2019

Finding the perfect décor for a bedroom rental can be a serious design challenge.

After all, improving a place that’s not technically your own can feel like a waste of time and money. However, you want to infuse the space with a sense of personality—it is still your home, even if just for now.

While a great set of sheets or a bed often spotlighted as good investment pieces for the apartment dweller who wants to upgrade their bedroom, there’s one often overlooked item that can give your space instant design appeal: a plug-in sconce. Read more, ‘Lighting a Room, Simplified.’

Requiring just a few screws and a drill, installing plug-in fixtures is a tried-and-true rental decorating tip that designers swear by. It’s an instant, high-impact update with a totally customised, expensive feel. Read more, ‘The Essential Guide to Lighting.’

Lighting is one of those things that feels like a hard, permanent finish, but it’s not.

You can change them back when you move and take them with you, so we recommend them for something you love.

Convinced to ditch your lacklustre rental lighting for a designer-approved plug-in sconce? Swivel these light shades to shed light wherever it’s needed in your bedroom. From chainstores such as Ikea to high-end options – there are plenty of styles to suit all tastes and budgets, so we suggest we shop around to find what suits you.

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