HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR RENTAL:

Nothing says comfort like a sumptuous, statement rug. Rugs or floor-mats are a perfect way to transform your space; as such large-scale items, they have a tremendous influence on how a room looks and feels – and promise to accompany you upon moving. Smaller spaces confined by walls and doorways usually benefit from a single large rug – opening up the room while ensuring you and your guests aren’t teetering on its perimeter. For an area with cooler, or darkened tones, consider an ivory rug with black or grey accents to harmonise with competing colours. For carpeted rentals that yearn a modernised and stylistic touch but don’t know what to do – we suggest layering thick, textured, short-piled or looped mats and runners to add a sense of soft elegance.

Lighting invites a world of difference to the ambience and tone of space…that’s why they give out Oscars to people who have mastered the art. When deciding on what kind of lighting you desire, consider each room’s function. Explore whether you need, ambient, task or accent lighting – all of which present very distinct shades. Modifying the brightness and temperature of your bulbs can radically change the character of a room. So, if you’ve had enough of that sterile, clinical white light, welcome a warm, golden glow and everything will instantly feel homely.

From investigating the Marie Kondo method to examining the tiny-house trends, no tip, trick or hack is beneath us. Whether its boxes, crates, racks or shelving – storage solutions are custom-built worlds that fashionably home your possessions. Incidental shelving, stylish baskets or vintage trunks all contribute to ensuring a streamlined and comfortable home life. Consider every unsuspecting angle and nook of a room; don’t feel discouraged by an awkwardly shaped area, sloping ceiling or unusual structural feature – embrace the avant-garde elements, quirky corners and unused alcoves. There are no limits when it comes to what you can turn into storage pieces.

There is nothing that revitalises a space quite like a plant does. Whether it’s a simple succulent, a dramatic fiddle-leaf or even baby cacti (if you don’t want to bother with upkeep, those things would probably last through an apocalypse), greenery is sure to invite a lively and fresh feeling into any room. Pop your plants into chic pots, jars or containers and decorate a dull or reserved area. Experimenting with textures, heights, and colours will make you wonder why you waited so long.