Styling tips for renters to turn the house into your own space

There are ways to work with what you’ve got to transform the house you’re renting (and possibly sharing) into a warm, inviting and stylish space.

Talk to your landlord

Ask if you can hang artwork, swap curtains or plant a veggie patch in the garden, anything that allows you to inject some of your own personality into the space on a larger scale.

Start with your bedroom

For rooms without built-in wardrobes, keeping things looking tidy by using timber clothes hangers or hiding cables and smalls in stackable boxes.

Bed linen and storage also make a visual statement.

Curate and display your own art collection

From posters, postcards, personal photography and even “scribbles from friends”, there are no rules when collecting and displaying work that you love.

If hanging art is not an option, lean your art against walls, benches and bookshelves instead.

Think about lighting

The mood of a room can easily be remedied by light so make sure you always check your light source.

Warm light shines yellow and is appropriate for bedrooms and lounge rooms, whereas cool light shines brightly and is good for kitchens and bathrooms.

Play with your shelves and surfaces

Always display a mix of things on your bookshelves, coffee table and other surfaces.

Pile them with books, vases with fresh flowers, a tray with incense, whatever you like.