8 ways to affordably style your rental space

 Today, most people live on rent. It is an easy way to live before being able to afford a house. Usually, you will find the young college crowd, fresh working graduates or young families living on rent. Far away from home and living in a borrowed space is one of the most exhilarating experiences to have in the initial phase. However, it is not all sunshine and daisies. At some point of time, the loneliness of being away creeps in and you become homesick again.

When you are away from home, you want to come back to a place that speaks to you, that reflects you, a place that feels like home. Of course, it is hard to find that rental space with that sort of feeling. The next best step is to style it in your way. There are many ways in which you can style your rentalapartment with a minimum budget and also not lose the deposit on your rental space.

1.       Renter- Friendly Wallpaper

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The one thing that can make you really homesick is coming back to see the plain white walls. For some, it can be unbearable and for others, it is just boring. A simple and affordable way to style your house is by simply hiding the walls under temporary wallpaper. There are many designs to choose from and can be really affordable and will not risk your security deposit.

2.       Décor Disguise

One of the problems of living in a rental space is oddly placed lighting. Now, you can’t change the electrical; simply hide the sockets with posters or frames. It can be a good way to style the apartment and affordable too.

3.       Glam it Up

Washi Tape is great but is not the only one out there. There are many different kind of tapes you can use like shiny or one with patterns and simply use them to decorate a plain white fridge or a shelve or cupboard or even a wall. Affordable and you can simply remove them when you move out.

4.       Stainless Steel Contact Paper

Living in a rental space means adjusting to anything that comes with the space. This mostly means compromising by living with outdated appliances. They can make your home look dull and outdated even if they work just fine. An ideal solution for that is to cover them with stainless steel contact paper. It will make them and your home look more stylish and your landlord just might ask you to leave it up.

5.       Living Décor

This is the easiest. If you want to give you rental space a homier feel, simply add few plants around. They can add a little life and texture to your rented home. And, if you are the kind of person who cannot take care of a plant, alternatively use the fake ones.

6.       Stylish rental furniture

One good thing of businesses going online, is that you can literally get anything at the tip of your fingers and that too after making the right choice. Now you can rent stylish furniture at a click and that too at a fraction of the cost price. If your stay in the new home is not too long and you do not want to waste unnecessary time and effort into buying and then disposing off furniture, renting it is a great time, effort and money-saver. Furlenco is one such company that will affordably style your space. It makes more financial sense when an unfurnished apartment costs less than a furnished one. You can then style it up the way you want it.

7.       DIY wall decals

This one is a fun activity too! Get together with your roommates, choose some amazing DIY wall decals that come with the stencils and have a go at it! Style up an empty boring wall of if you somehow manage it, then a boring white ceiling, maybe that drab fan needs a makeover? It is tried and tested. It won’t disappoint you.

8.       Stylish lighting

Go get some tiny fairy lights and fix them up around the house or some stars and moon lights to add that subtle glow to your room. Kitchen too functional? Liven it up with some playful lights or maybe the toilet where you need some peace and me time? Strategic lighting is cheap and  changes the ambiance. 

Just because you doesn’t own a place doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own. Use these tips to stylishly upgrade your standard rented space. You are living away from home, the least you can do is give your place a homier feel.

So, stop wondering and start decorating!

BOOKMARK THESE GETAWAYS FOR LONG WEEKENDS!

We all know that Mumbai life can get a little crazy. The morning fight to catch a train from Andheri and the evening trouble of getting from point A to point B at Dadar station can really take a toll on a Mumbaikar. Ek break toh banta hai!

So, when a long weekend comes calling, Mumbaikars love picking it up on the first ring. Away from the city’s hustle and bustle, Mumbaikars, whether an owner or residing in a rental flat are always on the lookout to find those secluded and off beat places to chill and get ready for a long working week. So, if you are new to this city or someone who has lived here for a long time and can really enjoy a good weekend, it is better for you to bookmark these places. They might just come in handy later.

·         Diveagar

Look beyond the beaches of Alibaug and visit the pristine beach which is about 4 hour drive from Mumbai and explore the beauty of Diveagar. Once here, you will forget all your worries and lead the good life.. well at least for the weekend! J Return to work completely relaxed.

·         Malshejghat

This gorgeous located 120 km from Mumbai might just be what you need to get away from the city and be one with nature. It is the perfect weekend getaway for a peaceful holiday and is not commercialized at all. A bird watcher’s paradise, indulge in activities like trekking, hiking, and boating and take away the memory of a lifetime.

·         Manori

Located just 50 kms from Mumbai, the pristine beach of Manori is every traveller’s solitude. A beach which is not crowded, it is the perfect place for fun activities, some heavy duty sports like basketball, cycling, trekking, swimming. And if you aren’t in the mood for some activity, just laze around the beauty and experience salvation under the sunset.

·         Bordi

This place is situated 140 km from Mumbai and the clean beachfront is enough for you to have an Out-of-Mumbai beach experience. The sea here is safe for swimming as the water level do not rise above waist for half a km. However, if you do plan to visit this place, homestay is your only option and they are just as fun.

·         Kolad

Are you an adventurous person? Then, this just might be the place for you. A perfect getaway for the adventurous souls, this place will have different activity for you each day, from kayaking to trekking on the Sahyadri Mountains.

Mumbai can really be tough on all its children. And a little time away from our home can rejuvenate us for an even greater stay in Mumbai. The city is meant to strengthen us and the places around is the escape when the city shows too much of its tough love.

So, get your bags packed already and find the adventurous soul in you or ignite the young spirit in these perfect getaways with your flatmate for the upcoming long weekends around Mumbai.

Watch out for these points in your agreement

Nowadays, we all know that the property rates are very high. So, we can't always buy flats and rooms anywhere we go just for a short time period. For example; if you are a student and your college is situated in some other city where you can't even opt for travelling daily. At this point of time, you need to look for flats for rent and stay as a paying guest or you can live in hostels. But you cannot just blindly rent a random house; you need to keep a few things in mind. Here are a few tips that can help you:

1. Check the receipt of the security deposit

A security deposit is a must. Almost every landlord will ask for it. But it is also a matter of contention when it comes to refunding it. Make sure that you receive a receipt for your security deposit.

2. Is the room furnished?

You should make sure whether you are signing up for a furnished or an unfurnished apartment. At times you are shown a furnished room but it turns out that it belongs to the current roommate. As we all know furniture serves basic purposes and is needed for sitting, sleeping, storing stuff and beyond these basic requirements, well furnished apartment makes us feel more organized and welcoming always. So, in order to live comfortably you need to ask your landlord if the room is well furnished or do you have to shift your own furniture?

3. Are there any house rules?

Some of the landlords are even some existing flatmates have their own rules about chores and other matters. You must always make yourself aware of these rules and obligations and see to it if you can adjust with them or not. It is always better to get to know things before making any commitments. Not doing this can lead to personal issues in the future.

4. How does the agreement end?

The period of leasing of the tenant is called ' termination'.  In different states and territories, landlord and tenants can terminate for different reasons. Generally, in the shared accommodations, the rule is that if the agreement between the head tenant and the landlord is terminated then the agreement made between the sub tenant and head tenant will also be terminated. So, here termination can be a point to be kept in mind at the time of release. Like this many rules can be made by your landlord that you need to be aware of.

5. Hidden clauses

Check the agreement carefully and read between the lines. Are there any hidden clauses? For e.g. it could be the exclusion of certain charges that the landlord has to bear normally or it could be something to do with the return of security deposit. Check all the points carefully before signing on the dotted line.

Keep the above tips in mind so that you can concentrate on your studies well and enjoy a comfortable stay away from home. Furthermore, if you need any assistance concerning rental flats or roommates in Pune, log on to www.flatsandmates.com