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Make a rented flat feel like yours in three evenings

TRTomás ReyesAug 29, 20267 min read
White candle in a clear glass container

No painting, no drilling and no lost deposit. Three renter-friendly changes, one evening each, that make a place feel like home.

  1. Evening one: lightReplace the harsh ceiling light with two lamps at different heights and add a candle for evenings. Warm, low light changes a room more than anything else.
  2. Evening two: textilesA rug, a throw and new curtains hide the landlord beige and soften the echo, and they all move with you.
  3. Evening three: one wallLean a large mirror or framed print against the wall on a shelf or the floor. You get a focal point with no holes.
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