Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting adventure. But how do you make the space feel like your own? While permanent changes may not be an option, there are ways to personalise your rental home in Singapore. For example, you can create a warm and inviting place by incorporating finishing touches like lamp shades, cushions, picture frames, rattan baskets, scents and silk flowers. Let’s explore how these additions from one-stop-shop A Raft of Otters in Tanglin Mall can can add personality and style to any space!
Infuse personal history and memories into your rental home
The House of Lili
Photographs and artwork are powerful tools for adding a sense of personal history and memories to your rental home in Singapore. For framing those cherished images, The House of Lili offers stunning bone-inlay frames and accessories that add a touch of elegance to any space. Then it’s just a matter of displaying them strategically throughout your rental property. Create a gallery wall, adorn shelves, or place frames on side tables to showcase your most precious moments. The House of Lili can also design statement pieces of furniture to help transform your space.
Change your lamp shades
The Lampshade House
Lighting plays a crucial role in creating ambience and adding character to a room. Swap out generic lamp shades in your rental home with ones that reflect your personal taste by customising them. The right lamp shade can instantly transform a dull corner into a cosy reading nook or an inviting conversation area, enhancing the overall ambience and bringing the furniture and fittings together. The Lampshade House offers a bespoke service where you can choose fabric patterns, shade size and shape to meet your personal requirements.
Include some pretty finishing touches
Silk Flowers Singapore
A rental property often has neutral walls with limited features or colours. By strategically adding colourful flowers or potted arrangements, you can instantly enliven the atmosphere and create a visually pleasing environment. Silk Flowers Singapore (SFS) has a range of vibrant bouquets, delicate single stems and various sized plants in stylish pots and baskets. Their truly lifelike appearance allows you to enjoy the calming presence of nature without the need for constant care or natural light. The result? A rental that feels much more homely. SFS also offers an “At Home Experience” for free. With this, Claire can bring the flowers to your home to help personalise the arrangements.
Add stylish and practical storage solutions to your rental home
Layard Interiors
Say goodbye to storage issues in your rental home with eco-friendly rattan baskets from Layard Interiors. Made from natural fibres, they provide style, practicality and versatile options for storage – from laundry to Lego, and towels to plants. They also add visual interest, warmth and texture to any room.
Personalise your home scent
Temple Candles
One of the secrets to transforming your new rental property into a warm and inviting pad is to personalise your home scent. With Temple’s exquisite range of candles and diffusers, you can infuse each space with a unique personality, creating a haven that reflects your style and embraces your senses. Temple has also recently added stunning cushions to its range. They’re an easy way to inject comfort and style into any room, and they come in various sizes, shapes and textures to create visual interest. Experiment with different patterns and colours that complement your existing décor. Or make a statement! Cushions don’t just provide extra cosiness, but they also give you the opportunity to showcase your personal taste.
By incorporating these simple elements, you can personalise your rental home without breaking any lease agreements. Lampshades, baskets, cushions, picture frames and silk flowers are versatile and affordable options that allow you to transform any room according to your unique style. And you can also take them with you when you move!
AROO also offers a wide range of other interior accessories, such as artworks, throws, ornaments and tableware. Remember, it’s the small details that make a big impact! With a little creativity, you can turn your rental property into a space that truly feels like home.
A Raft of Otters is at #03-102 Tanglin Mall.
8125 5725 | araftofotters.com
This article on finishing touches for your rental home in Singapore first appeared in the August 2023 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe, so you never miss a copy!
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