How to Spice up a Rental Property with Scandi Furniture
Renting is extremely popular in the UK. With fewer commitments to one place and flexibility on maintenance costs, rental properties can be a lifeline. Last year, Statista stated that out of approximately 23.5 million households, over one third were private or social renters.
Even if you rent, there is no reason why you can’t put your own spin on the interior and make it homely. With subtle colours and carefully chosen furniture, you can bring your living space to life. Focusing on Scandi elements and themes is a good place to start. With the right ideas, anything is possible when renting.
Living
A living room space can be made to feel cosy and personal, as well as elegant and chic. With Scandi design, seating has form with function. Many of us have limited space or our rooms have a dual purpose, such as a living room and home office. When furnishing a rental property, practical and neat living room ideas are key. Our Watson recliners feature a compact, timeless design with clean contemporary styling and unrivalled comfort appeal. Surrounded by a clean, uncluttered room, this will make use of space. The Stressless Aura is a multifunctional design which is all about feeling relaxed. This choice will allow you to enjoy putting your feet up.
Similarly, Urbane boasts comfort as well as a sleek, elegant design. With tapered legs and slim proportions, this sofa will not take over your living area, which is crucial in smaller spaces. Sofas resting on beautiful tapered legs create an illusion of space. Using the typical Scandi colours of neutrals and greys, the Viera sofa is light and fresh. Complementing natural hues, the room will stay bright which helps you to feel positive. These ranges are perfect for first time buyers or rental properties and are still stylish.
Dining
Scandi design is simplistically beautiful with clean lines, simple profiles, sharp angles and tapered arms and legs. Usually finished in light woods, this is a versatile design that can be used in any room. Spicing up your dining area has never been easier with our Bavaria dining set. This is a corner dining table with bench style seating. The Scandi characteristics are incorporated with the natural grain of the wood and grey wash. The craft and patterns of the ceramic tiled table top will enhance a plain room.
Refined and full of character, the Fontana dining range will suit many interiors. Versatility is crucial when renting, and Fontana’s pale, raw timber has a rustic, natural finish which adds depth to your room. The Holburn and Teramo dining ranges are perfect for entertaining guests. The table features subtle, contemporary turned legs with a tapered, needle point finish. Your room will not feel over cluttered. If you are going to invest in furniture, choose beautiful crafted pieces in high quality wood finishes. Good quality materials will stand the test of time and with our interest in sustainability, the Scandi style remains popular.
Bedroom
Add a slice of luxury to your rental bedroom with our Doncaster bedroom range. This selection offers similarities in its shape and design to Scandi furniture, but finishes in a dark wood. This works just as charmingly for a Scandi styled bedroom and can be accessorised to suit. Green house plants suit against a dark wood backdrop. Although the Doncaster hasn’t followed the light wood styling, it has equal characteristics within its overall design.
Teamed with neutral or white bedding, the Linea bedstead will transform your bedroom into a safe haven. A place to relax and wind down after a day in the office, this contemporary bed frame will make you want to rush home. Interior design is all about balance. Using organic forms with soft colours that hint at nature, your bed will truly complement the set up.
The solid oak Cheshire bedstead features tapered spindles set within a gently bowed headboard. This offers a focal point for your bedroom, transforming any rental property from a blank canvas. The soft grey painted frame brings a calming aesthetic to any bedroom, perfect to quash the stresses of modern day life.
Accessories
With a rental property, accessories can make all the difference in adding that little bit of spice. With textiles being minimalist, think soft, natural elements such as linen or wool. Sheepskin, smooth leathers, woven rope, chunky cable knits and homespun or hand crafted pots will add personality. Throws and cushions, such as our Kenware range, can be cuddled into on the sofa or in the bedroom.
Wooden floors help with the Scandi uncluttered look. Rugs can create a cosy, comfortable space. Our Rocco and Rodeo rugs are ideal for adding warmth, a soft underfoot and character. A rug is great for renting because it can be picked up and moved wherever you need. Our Sheepskin rug transforms a living space, providing the finishing and personal touch.
With limited light for many months of the year, you can ensure cosiness through ambient lighting. Add floor and wall lamps to keep a room light and tranquil. These can be a great investment and moved around with ease. Our Holmes floor lamp takes on a true Scandi styling with a practical, adjustable frame. The Tana floor lamp also blends nicely with its sleek twisted design and light wood tone finish.
For a classic Scandi look to draw in attention and enhance a room, add the Agate mirror to the wall. Easily transported from home to home, the subtle whitewash finish adds elegance to any room. The Rapunzel mirror opens the space in a living room or bedroom and can make a smaller room appear larger. The Nord white clock offers a simple way to make a room feel more personal.
Add finishing touches with house plants and greenery for a minimal, stress relieving look. The beauty of house plants is that they are generally inexpensive, so a perfect way to dress a new home or rental property. Alongside this, candles and shelving make a huge difference in turning your rental into a home. Our Carbury wall ladder unit oozes personality and can be used for display to avoid putting things on the wall.
With so many options, spicing up your rental property with Scandi furniture and accessories is a project worth talking about. Sleek, minimal and elegant, this style allows you to make the most of the space that you have. Team with our Task floor lamp.
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