When it comes to renting out your property, first impressions matter.
Sure, you can (and should) paint and clean your property to make a difference. But when it comes to attracting tenants and showing your rental in the best light, tenants are looking for more than a clean space and fresh paint.
Making your property look great doesn’t have to be expensive, and following the below tips can significantly impact how your potential tenants see the space. Let’s explore cost-effective decorative tips to ensure your property reaches the top of the list for potential renters.
Switch Up the Furniture
If you’re offering a furnished or partially furnished unit, it’s crucial not to put too much furniture in your rental property.
Focusing on high-quality and multi-functional pieces can help you invest in furniture that will last, provided your tenants take care of it. Arrange furniture in a way that maximizes easy movement through a space and showcases the potential uses of each area.
For example, putting a desk under the stairs or in a spare bedroom shows that your rental has space for a home office, and a kitchen island allows renters to have more counter space and a potential entertaining area.
Invest in Good Lighting
Good lighting can dramatically enhance the atmosphere and appeal of a rental property. Maximize natural light by keeping windows clean and unobstructed. If natural light is limited, strategically place affordable floor or table lamps to brighten dim areas.
Although bright light is good, you don’t want to go too bright. After all, you want your rental to look livable and comfortable, not like an operating room. Consider using white or light-colored lampshades to reflect and diffuse the light more effectively and look for lights with a color temperature of under 3,000k for living spaces and around 4,000k for bathrooms and kitchens.
Consider Adding Greenery
Incorporating plants into your rental property can instantly breathe life and vibrancy into the space. However, if you allow pets in your rental, be sure the plants are pet-friendly. These include herbs, orchids, spider plants, and Haworthia and Echeveria varieties of succulents.
Place them on windowsills, side tables, or as centerpieces to add a touch of nature and warmth. With good lighting, high-quality furniture, and a fresh coat of paint, your rental will look more like home than ever with plants.
Focus on the Details
Small details can make a big difference in creating a welcoming environment. Replace outdated fixtures, such as doorknobs, drawer pulls, and light switch plates, with budget-friendly alternatives to add a modern touch.
Consider upgrading bathroom fixtures and hardware for a refreshed and polished look. Although your tenants may not consciously notice these details, they will go a long way toward giving your property a modern and clean look and feel.
Minimalistic Art and Décor
A few tastefully chosen art pieces or decorative items can add personality and visual interest to your rental property.
Look for affordable prints online or at your local stores. Look for minimalistic styles to appeal to a broader audience, and don’t put too many in the property. After all, you want your renters to feel like the home is their own.
You can also use strategically placed mirrors to create the illusion of more space and enhance natural light.
Enhance Your Rental Success With FAS
Presenting your rental property in the best light doesn’t have to be expensive. By utilizing the above cost-effective tips, you can not only attract potential tenants but also increase the value and desirability of your property, leading to greater rental success.
FAS Management helps you keep your property looking great and your tenants happy. Contact us today at (202) 337-5080 to learn about our professional property management solutions so your rental won’t just be beautiful, but successful too!
