Choosing to move into a furnished rental apartment comes with plenty of benefits. There’s no furniture to purchase or move, everything is ready for your arrival, and you can settle in quickly. A furnished apartment is perfect when you relocate to a new city, to use for short to medium term stays while visiting, as corporate housing or for times you need temporary accommodation while looking for permanent housing.
While our Auckland and Wellington apartments are beautifully furnished and comfortable to live in, they might not have the homely feeling you would like. The good news is that there are some quick décor wins you can implement to help your furnished rental apartment feel more like your own.
6 Quick Décor Wins for Your Furnished Rental Apartment
Here are six easy décor ideas for your furnished apartment you can act on today:
1. Use your personal artwork and photos – with a digital photo frame, giclee prints or original artworks, you can swap with existing hanging artwork, stand large pieces up against a wall or prop up on the kitchen bench to spread out some of your personal style.
2. Use indoor plants – a few low maintenance indoor plants can help soften the décor of an apartment. Good choices include peace lilies, herbs, cacti and ferns.
3. Use your favourite scents – using a diffuser or reeds with your favourite essential oils is one way of helping your rental feel more homely. Scent very quick reminds us of emotional connections and assists with growing familiarity within a new environment.
4. Bring your own bedding – your own throw rug, duvet cover or pillow can help make a bedroom more welcoming. These are also very easy things to change.
5. Personalise with accessories – a few of your favourite books on the coffee table, a textured throw rug on the sofa, fresh flowers in a vase and a fruit bowl in the kitchen all provide an opportunity to reflect your personality within the apartment.
6. Pack away décor items – just because furniture and accessories are present in your apartment, it doesn’t mean you need to use or even see them. You can pack small items away and replace them with your own, such as kitchen tools, blankets or bowls. Our property managers can also work with you to change over large furniture pieces like mattresses or the sofa if required too.
Our fully furnished apartments in Wellington and Auckland are available whether you are permanently relocating, visiting for work or simply need an extended holiday. Contact our property management team today to arrange further information or viewings of our listings.