A common complaint that’s associated with renting is that it can be challenging to make the space feel like home and often living in someone else’s house means the design options that you have available to you are limited.
When you pair your lack of creative freedom with the costs that come with redecorating, you may feel like your place is never going to feel like home.
But what if you could buy what you need right now and then pay back the balance in slices, interest free? With humm, you can.
Get personal
Furniture can be a great way to not only let your personality shine through but can also seriously help to make a house feel like a home.
Whether you’re trying to create the minimalist house of your dreams or are after a more retro palette, make sure that the couches, tables and beds that you pick are all a reflection of the sort of space you want to live in.
Cover the floors
Whilst you may not be able to do much about the mismatched tiling on the floor (that the real estate agent told you was a ‘warm red’ but you’re pretty certain is just brown), you have total power over how you choose to cover it. A large rug can add a whole new level of depth to a room.
Dress up the windows
Another area that you can play around with is the curtains. Not only are they one of the easiest things to replace but they’re also one of the easiest ways to get creative. Depending on whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, a stylish venetian blind or a nice pair of blackout curtains could work.
Go green
You don’t need to have a huge outdoor garden to show off your green fingers. Indoor plants have become a popular option for those living in apartments (and can be easier to keep alive) or consider growing a little herb garden on the balcony. Fresh mint? Yes please!
Don’t be afraid to ask
There’s also no harm in chatting to your landlord about they are willing to be flexible about, as the worst they can say is no. You’d be surprised how a few shelves and a couple of coats of paint can make a world of difference!
Let humm help
Here at humm we let you divide the cost of your purchases into smaller more manageable ‘slices’, which can be paid back interest-free.
With the option of shopping the Little Things and the Big Things and over 20,000 retail partners across Australia, we’ve got you covered on everything you could need from a bed fit for royalty to a beautiful ceramic pot to fit your new plant. All the things that can help to make a house feel like a home.
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