{"id":13917,"date":"2020-05-17T16:09:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-17T14:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.book-a-flat.com\/magazine\/?p=13917"},"modified":"2020-06-19T00:57:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T22:57:04","slug":"a-rental-apartment-as-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.book-a-flat.com\/magazine\/en\/a-rental-apartment-as-your-home","title":{"rendered":"7 Interior design tips to feel good at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re a fan of retro furniture, passionate about contemporary design, a lover of minimalist spaces, or all about Hygge, there\u2019s an interior design style for everyone. Don\u2019t just live<\/em> in a house or an apartment \u2013 make the space your own.
\nHere are some easy tricks to help you arrange your living space and quite simply, make it feel more like a home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There\u2019s nothing more satisfying than a home that is tailored to your every need and in keeping with your lifestyle: a place that feels good to live in.
\nDo you want to breathe new life into your interior? Are you renting a furnished apartment<\/a> but feel like adding a personal touch? Would you like to furnish your cosy studio apartment so you never feel cramped?
\nPlenty of interior design and home furnishing ideas \u2013 for the most part affordable, and which can be added easily and quickly \u2013 will ensure a sense of well-being at home. Let\u2019s get back to the basics, to follow our hearts\u2019 desires!<\/p>\n

\"Interior<\/p>\n

The magic a few trinkets can bring<\/h2>\n

To customize your own apartment, there\u2019s nothing like a few decorative items to add some sparkle to your interior. This idea applies all the more when you live in a furnished rental.
\nEven if the apartment you\u2019re renting is furnished tastefully with good-quality furniture, most of it wasn\u2019t chosen by you. Surrounding yourself with objects that you like to look at, that have meaning and which tell a story is one way to feel more at home.
\nPick out some photographs, or showcase some unearthed treasures: a cosy chair, a beautiful mirror or a coffee table spotted at a flea market that you can already picture in your living room. ;-)<\/p>\n

\"Chic
Switch up your interior design to better reflect your style<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Decorating
A wall shelf will help you to organize while decorating with familiar and ornamental objects<\/div><\/div>
\"Decorative
A relaxing interior<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Well-being
Create your little bubble of well-being<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Adding
Give your apartment or house a soul<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Paris
Make room for some truly personal interior design ideas<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"A
Behind trinkets or books, there\u2019s a piece of us<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Decorate walls and floors<\/h2>\n

There are so many ways to make walls more attractive, with framed pictures, wall hangings, or mirrors, for example.<\/p>\n

\"Walls
Bohemian design and XXL wallpaper in this gorgeous furnished studio apartment to rent<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For floors, carpets are a multifunctional decorative item. They can bring a totally different style to the room, make you forget about the blandness of tiled floors, separate the lounge area from the dining room, light up an office or make a bedroom cosier.
\nMerely walking on a Persian or Berber carpet transports us to another world…<\/p>\n

\"Berber
One-bedroom apartment<\/a>, Paris 6th<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Lounge
Furnished rental in Montmartre<\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"A
Apartment to rent<\/a> with a chimney to wrap up in front of<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Cosy
An ethnic-patterned carpet for a warm atmosphere \u2013 Studio apartment to rent<\/a> on Rue de Rivoli, Paris<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Don’t forget about lighting<\/h2>\n

Lighting in an apartment can be a game-changer. Each room has its own atmosphere. First of all, prioritize natural light coming from outside and make sure it can penetrate inside. Once natural light has been enhanced, artificial lights can do the rest. For a harmonious finish, everything is possible: low-hanging lamps, light fixtures, wall lamps, candles… Lamps not only light up a space \u2013 they become a part of the interior design.<\/p>\n

\"Lamps
Light travels freely between the different spaces of this beautiful furnished Parisian apartment<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Lighting
Bright studio apartment nestled in the eaves<\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"Natural
Light-flooded interior \u2013 Furnished rental, Paris 11th<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Light
Pendant lamps set the ton<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Add a splash of colour<\/h2>\n

Adding some colour here and there is another way to customize your interior. Just like lighting, colours shape our perception of space. Never underestimate how colours can influence us.
\nSo, what is the current trending colour? Every year, a colour is nominated as the one that will not only inspire the fashion world but also the design industry and which will soon be found in all stylish interiors.
\nThe aim of these chromatic trends is not to dictate which colours we must adopt without fail, but rather to be a source of inspiration to repaint a wall, or help us pick cushions or our future sofa.<\/p>\n

\"Add
In this furnished studio apartment<\/a>, the terracotta colour stands out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Transfomr
Two-bedroom apartment to rent<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bring the outside in<\/h2>\n

Having plants inside can have a positive impact on your well-being as a whole, especially if you live in an apartment without a balcony. There’s something for everyone; just check which direction the room is facing before picking a home for your new plants in the living-room, the kitchen or even in the bathroom. Impossible to resist the charms of a succulent, or a fragrant flowering plant.<\/p>\n

\"Interior
Simply and elegantly highlighting nature\u2019s beauty<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Indoor
Adding a touch of the exotic<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Indoor
Make your interior more green<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"The
Hanging plants bring life to your interior<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Hanging plants can create a tropical corner in your apartment. Bouquets of grasses and dried flowers make for a poetic interior.<\/p>\n

\"decorative<\/p>\n

TRY textures and textiles<\/h2>\n

Materials of different textures give a new dimension and more depth to your interior. The contrast between textures and materials stimulates our senses. Combining textiles can improve the look and feel of a room.
\nThe living room is the perfect place to try combining fabrics and cushions of different sizes and colours.<\/p>\n

\"Gentle
A sofa with velvet embroidered cushions. Comforting, yet refined…<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Mix
Cushions with a variety of colours and patterns<\/div><\/div>
\"Patterns,
A cushion with flower prints for a cosy & chic interior<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Linen, Egyptian cotton, silk…everyone has their own favourite material for tucking up in bed.
\nThe perfect bed linen will help you slip peacefully off to dreamland.<\/p>\n

\"Choices
One-bedroom apartment<\/a> with soft tones<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"The
The bedroom as a daily source of comfor<\/div><\/div>
\"Egyptian
A welcoming and cosy bedroom<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"The
Master bedroom with a walk-in dressing room<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Stylish
This apartment is a serene cocoon with vintage decoration<\/a> and second-hand furniture<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Make each space inspiring<\/h2>\n

A home is filled with objects but also reveals our habits. These little rituals are what make our apartment or house a safe haven. It makes sense to create dedicated areas suitable for all sorts of activities, be they creative, relaxing or for enjoying with friends.<\/p>\n

\"Create
One-bedroom apartment to rent<\/a>, Paris 1st<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Making a cup of coffee and enjoying it in a moment of solitary tranquillity\u2026 relaxing while cooking delicious meals…
\nMealtimes are moments for sharing with friends and bringing the family together, and they should be cherished.<\/p>\n

\"Mealtimes
No need for a special occasion to set a beautiful table<\/div><\/div>
\"The
A room cannot be friendly without a coffee table. People gather around it to have tea or a spontaneous aperitif…<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

You can create your own quiet space to work from or to boost your creativity in your apartment or your house.
\nWho doesn\u2019t like a little corner made for reading, listening to music, chatting or daydreaming?<\/p>\n

\"A
The coloured section of wall clearly defines the office area and feeds the imagination<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Create
Natural materials and the colour white for a soft and relaxing atmosphere<\/div><\/div>
\"Ideas
This Parisian apartment<\/a> invites you to relax<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"A
A dedicated area below the window, to cosy up into a recess of the living room in this furnished apartment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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