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Show notes:
We’re each giving three renter-friendly tips!
Emma 1- Consider removable wallpaper or paint (a lot of time you can get permission if you paint it back!). Here’s a post about our favorite removable wallpaper on Etsy. Other brands we love are Walls Need Love, Chasing Paper and Spoonflower.
Elsie 2- Invest in pieces you can take with you! I suggest a great sofa, coffee table and some rugs (8×10 and 2×3 size are most likely to translate).
Other great purchases I made early on were a good quality dresser, coffee table and mirrors.
Emma 2- Lighting
-Swap light fixtures.
-Add twinkle lights.
Elsie 3- Thrift your heart out! (obviously we mean AFTER the virus outbreak is over—not right now).
Some spots I find great things—Facebook Marketplace, flea markets, Goodwill and shopping vintage on Etsy, eBay and EBTH.
There is SO much educational value in finding $10 furniture and painting it and making it over yourself. The possibilities are ENDLESS.
Do you like to decorate with books?? (please say yes!) Used books are a great collection to work on.
McKay’s bookstore in Nashville (great for records too!).
Emma 3- Inexpensive rugs or curtains. These can really update a room!!!
Shoutout to @hotpinkpineapples Wow, wow, wow … this girl is so talented and the ultimate inspiration of what you can do as a renter!!
Reader question about transitioning to a different career as well as how to choose a career (we talk for 10 minutes on this, like we usually do when there’s a business-related question).
*If you’re enjoying the podcast, please share it with someone this week!! Thank you, thank you! Love, Elsie + Emma
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I love how you guys are on fire with releasing podcast episodes! Can’t wait to listen! ❤️✨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
OMG – thank you so much for responding to my question! I about burst into tears when I heard it. I really loved your advice but will have to go back and listen again later, once I’ve calmed down – haha. Thanks for taking the time to give such a thoughtful answer – this totally made my week!
Such amazing decor inspiration. Love the bright colours and how well everything matches. Definitely the best decor ideas for renters. I couldn’t resist myself and I redecorate the kitchen in a rental flat and I encourage everyone to do so if they have permission from their landlord.
Here is a little inspiration with video included, about how I redecorated the kitchen http://missmv.com/rental-kitchen-makeover-with-a-small-budget/