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7 simple tips for decorating a rented apartment without stress

No hassle and very practical, check out ideas to bring your personality to a rented apartment

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Nov 19, 2024, 6:52 AM

08 min de leitura
Apartment with 42m² in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, where architect Rodolfo Consoli lives

Apartment with 42m² in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, where architect Rodolfo Consoli lives (Luiza Schreier/Divulgação)

There are few things in life as pleasurable as decorating a new house or apartment . The desire to explore every corner and make everything feel personal is obvious and can be done in different ways. Those who rent have an additional challenge: the landlord is not always willing to allow drastic renovations to be carried out, so the tenant often has to think about decorating the space without involving major demolitions and changes. Check out some tips below to do this:

Highlights of the property


Marcelo Salum apartamento Jurerê

Apartamento Jurerê - Projeto de Marcelo Salum (Divulgação/CASACOR)

Every rented apartment captivates the tenant with one or more "key points". Whether it's a kitchen counter, a perfect space for a coffee corner or a gourmet area, the important thing is to invest in this point of the property to decorate and transform it into the protagonist of the home.

Works of art


Em Recife, apartamento de veraneio possui vista para o mar de todas as janelas. Projeto de Ana Moura e Ana Higino. Na foto, sala de jantar com mesa redonda de quadros.

(Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Investing in paintings, sculptures or ornaments for your new home is a beautiful way to express your personality. Choose an attractive piece of art and place it in prominent places: living room, bedroom, hallway, etc. You can also choose to place family portraits .

Creative design


By the sea, a minimalist apartment takes on the air of an art gallery. Designed by João Panaggio. In the photo, a living room with a painting, a soft armchair and a sideboard.

(Denilson Machado, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Casa na serra ganha anexo com parede de pedra em projeto de Rafael Mirza. Na foto, quarto de casal com papel de parede azul.

Projeto de Rafael Mirza (Dhani Borges/CASACOR)

The landlord won't let you paint the walls? Then wallpaper could be the solution. There are all sorts of options to suit the most diverse tastes and styles : colorful, textured, patterned, minimalist or extravagant.

Functional furniture


Rafael Ramos emoldura a paisagem carioca neste apartamento de 98 m². Na foto, sala com parede de concreto, vista para a praia e sofá.

Projeto assinado por Rafael Ramos (Fotos: Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estudio /Produção visual: Andrea Brito Velho/CASACOR)

Investing in custom furniture is not something that is very common in rented apartments, so if you are going to buy ready-made furniture, it is important to pay attention to the dimensions of the space and also to opt for a multifunctional piece of furniture to ensure practicality for your home routine.

Rugs


Apartamento à beira-mar ganha cara de casa com cozinha verde. Projeto de Vivian Reimers. Na foto, sala de estar com tapete listrado, tv e quadros.

Projeto de Vivian Reimers. (Luiza Schreier/CASACOR)

Guaranteed to bring coziness, rugs are incredible pieces to bring comfort to the living room and make the apartment feel like home.

Plants in the decor


Carmen Zaccaro personaliza apê com base neutra e toques pontuais de cor. Na foto, sala de estar com tapete, sofá e cortinas.

Projeto assinado por Carmen Zaccaro (Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Plants can bring freshness and purification to a home, and are therefore highly recommended for a new home, whether rented or not. If you plan to place them indoors, it is worth looking for species that adapt to low light , such as lavender , ferns, cacti, zamioculcas, snake plants and many others.