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Decorating a rental room? Here’s one that’s full of personality!
You’ve finally left the family home and all you can think about is freedom! To come and go as you please, to renovate your dream home…except you’ve only got one bedroom, and it’s a rental.
Don’t worry, it’s nothing a bit of zoning and creative decorating can’t solve. Four zones set the scene here: a bed area, desk, lounge and even a pop-up hallway. Home is as much a feeling as a space, so decorate your room with accessories, colour, clever storage and quirky finds to create somewhere that is unmistakably you.
Busy by day, calm by night
With its abundance of cushions, mix of lighting and patterns, handy storage and a SLATTUM upholstered bed, this might be the most important corner in the room. By day, it’s a hive of activity where dreams are hatched, friends gathered, plans laid out and minds made up. When sleep comes into the picture, ample storage underneath helps to transform the bed into a calm sleep zone. Stow away all the cushions and daytime paraphernalia, snuggle up against the padded headboard and relax.
An edited wardrobe is a happy wardrobe!
One of the ways this room accommodates a full life without overflowing into chaos is down to the closed wardrobe. It creates a visual pause in the décor, enhancing the sense of space and brightening the corner. Build on this tranquility by making inside and around your wardrobe equally calm. Things you don’t need every day like seasonal or occasion wear can be stored away in boxes on top of your wardrobe. A decluttered wardrobe elevates everyday rituals like choosing outfits and getting dressed, so take stock of your clothing and think about selling or donating things you no longer need – it also lightens the load when moving from home to home!
A pop-up hallway that makes an entrance
When you need somewhere easy to store outdoor stuff and shoes in your room, this trio of EKRAR hat & coat stand, GREJIG shoe rack and BAGGMUCK shoe mat can transform your doorway area into a scene-setting entryway. They are easy to assemble and move around (from home to home, as well as in the room) and lend themselves to all kinds of looks. Style them up with things you love to create a fun look that’s unique and welcoming.
Furniture that fits around your life
The secret to a flexible room? Think furniture on wheels! Choose your wheeled furniture according to what it needs to do. Here are some ideas: Go for a versatile desk like LAGKAPTEN/KRILLE that works for lots of different activities. It has lockable wheels on detachable legs so you can easily manoeuvre it to a new spot – then glide it back again. There’s nothing like a trolley to get lots of stuff from A to B. These NISSAFORS trolleys look great together and can hold different types of belongings so you only move what you need, when you need it. Don’t overlook the benefit of a good chair if you’re going to be sitting at your desk for any length of time. We’re not talking full-on work chair, we have lots of super-comfortable chairs on wheels that won’t look out of place in any stylish bedroom, wherever you want to place it.
Space for your passion
What’s yours? Whether it’s nail art or knitting, give your passion project a space that fills you with joy. If you don’t want to be reminded that it’s in the same room where you sleep, enlist the services of a GLAMBERGET room divider. Change up the fabric for a more inspiring look that fits the mood of your room. Good lighting is always key to making a space comfortable, so go for a mix of work lamps and ambient lighting to illuminate your desk area. Top it off with a LÅNESPELARE ring light for sharing creations on your socials. Small storage will keep things neat and put you on the path to a calm, productive desk, where all that matters is your creative flow.
Room for rituals and routines
Thoughtful furniture supports each zone in this room, and the bed area is no exception. With its angular silhouette and bold colour, this KRÖNIKÖR open storage unit provides a place to organise daily essentials, as well as adding personality to the space. Keep it stocked with the things to support your rituals that bookend the day, like make up, beauty products, books and your journal. A yellow Bluetooth speaker and a vibrant lamp add high-octane colour to finish the look with a blast of vitality.
