{"id":235,"date":"2016-07-14T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.realstar.ca\/blog\/?p=235"},"modified":"2017-11-13T16:42:24","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T16:42:24","slug":"how-to-make-your-rental-feel-like-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realstar.ca\/blog\/2016\/07\/14\/how-to-make-your-rental-feel-like-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Your Rental Feel Like Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adjusting and getting settled into a new place can be a hassle. Although it may be a rental, it is still your home to enjoy and unwind. Follow these tips to get your house feeling like a home in a jiffy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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• Lighting is an easy way to update your home. Replace standard lights and choose the wattage of your bulbs that suits your needs. Use a mixture of table lamps and floor lamps to illuminate and personalize your space. A bonus is that if you are to move again you can take your lighting with you.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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  • Use curtains to spruce up your space. Choose from a variety of textures and patterns for a pair that suits your style.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Unpack all your items. It can be easy to let your stuff stay in boxes for a while but unpacking all of your items upon arrival will help you settle into your home faster.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Add fresh flowers and plants. Cacti and succulents are budget friendly options that are also low-maintenance. Grab a bouquet of your favourite flowers from the local grocery store to instantly brighten up your home. Tip: to keep your flowers fresh, store them in the refrigerator overnight<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Throw on a stylish rug that will add low-commitment pattern and texture to your space while adding some personality. Rugs also help to break up the room into different sections.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \nInject some liveliness into all-white\/neutral bathrooms by adding decorative items with some personality. Pick up a bold shower curtain and bath mat to keep things fun.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Adjusting and getting settled into a new place can be a hassle. Although it may be a rental, it is still your home to enjoy and unwind. Follow these tips to get your house feeling like a home in a jiffy. Lighting is an easy way to update your home. Replace standard lights and choose… <\/p>\n

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