Moving into a new home is an exciting chapter in your life. The opportunity to decorate to your taste and make your rooms homely is always something to look forward to. But if you’re renting, you may feel limited to what you can do with the fear of losing your deposit.
Most rooms in your house can be transformed with the use of furniture, however the bathroom can be a little tricky. It’s not likely your landlord will allow you to renovate your rented bathroom, but you can still transform your space with careful planning and decoration. Luckily, there are plenty of design ideas which do not cause any damage and are easily reversible.
Keep reading for some renter-friendly bathroom ideas to help make your house a home!
4 Tips To Decorate A Rental Bathroom
1. Transform your Bathrooms Walls and Floors
One of the easiest ways to transform a space is to change the colour scheme. In most cases of renting, the landlord will not give permission for you to paint the walls. But this doesn’t mean you can’t transform your bathroom walls with a new colour.
Temporary vinyl stickers are brilliant for changing the appearance of your bathroom tiles. With endless options of colours and patterns, vinyl stickers can give your space a whole new look which is easily reversible.
Complete your walls with framed photographs or your favourite art prints to give your new bathroom a personal touch. With the use of complimenting colours, your bathroom design will be a place you are excited to visit throughout the day.
Updating your flooring is just as easy with temporary vinyl stickers which have a ‘peel and stick’ installation, saving you money on installation costs. Adding a rug is another way you can change the appearance of your bathroom floor, and adds a new texture to make your room feel cosy.
If you have a backsplash above your vanity area, consider using the same vinyl stickers as your flooring to create an eye-catching design and flowing theme.
In addition to the aesthetic benefits of temporary vinyl stickers, they also preserve the original tiles which lie beneath, preventing damage and a costly bill once your tenancy is up!
2. Choose Renter-Friendly Bathroom Lighting
Bathroom lighting can feel a little clinical at times. Most standard bulbs shine a bright white colour which results in a headache and an unpleasant bathroom experience.
Changing the bulb in your bathroom light can make an instant difference. Choose a warm white bulb for a cosy feel, or you could be adventurous and opt for a coloured bulb to dramatically change the atmosphere in your room.
Candles are another great way to make your bathroom feel cosy, their warm glow will help you relax you while bathing. Choosing a nicely scented candle will add to the cosy feel, and you can cater this to your tastes too.
If your landlord gives you the greenlight to change your light fixtures, we have a wide range of bathroom lighting available. Choose from a variety of colours to compliment your bathroom aesthetic.
3. Choose Renter-Friendly Bathroom Storage
If you’re a product hoarder (the best of us are!) then you will appreciate plenty of storage to keep your bathroom clutter free. Maybe your landlord has decided against a cabinet in your bathroom, or perhaps your small bathroom doesn’t allow for one. Either way, you’ll find plenty of renter friendly bathroom storage solutions to keep all your shower gels and hair masks neat and organised.
Ladder-style shelving units are space saving and increasingly popular due to their sleek design. Available in a wide range of sizes and colours, it won’t be difficult to find a practical ladder shelf that suits your space. Storing spare towels, fancy toiletries, and candles not only keeps your room tidy but will offer additional decoration.
Utilising your bathroom walls is a great way to improve any storage issues you are having. A bathroom shelf is a simple yet effective addition, allowing you to store useful toiletries close-by without overcrowding your countertops.
If your bathroom storage solutions blog post for more advice on how to keep your bathroom clutter free.
4. Go All Out With Accessories
Altering the appearance of your bathroom doesn’t have to involve changing the walls and floors if you don’t want to. Adding in accessories such as towels, candles, and plants can give your bathroom a whole new life.
Swapping elements such as your cabinet handles, taps, and shower head to a different metal finish are simple changes that tie together to make a statement. Just make sure you keep hold of the original fixtures so you can change them back when it’s time to move out!
If you have a plain shower curtain, which offers very little in terms of design, then this can easily be swapped to something of your taste. This simple change can create an eye-catching focal point in your space, drawing attention away from features you’re not too fond of in your rental bathroom.
Accessories such as soap dispensers and toothbrush holders are an effective way to spruce up your counter space. Don’t forget to choose a matching design or colour to keep the aesthetic consistent throughout your bathroom.
Last but certainly not least, complete your area with a plant to add in an essence of nature. If you are unsure of the best plants to keep in your bathroom, check out our handy guide to bathroom plants.
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