Renters are spending almost £700 on ‘removable’ décor to help their house feel more like a home during their tenancy.
A study of 1,000 private renters found they are enhancing their spaces with adhesive tiles (16 per cent), hooks for hanging plants (17 per cent), and removable wallpaper (16 per cent).
While 14 per cent are installing wireless stick-on wall sconces, and 23 per cent have added smart lighting in the home.
It also emerged 70 per cent have made updates to personalise their property – with 86 per cent saying the time and money spent is worth it.
But it's not just about aesthetics – 28 per cent are also focused on making their home more energy efficient.
Of those, 38 per cent have got a smart meter installed to better manage energy use, with 31 per cent switching to energy-efficient appliances, and 22 per cent choosing their preferred energy provider, according to the research commissioned by Smart Energy GB.
A study of 1,000 private renters found they are enhancing their spaces with adhesive tiles (16 per cent), hooks for hanging plants (17 per cent), and removable wallpaper (16 per cent).
While 14 per cent are installing wireless stick-on wall sconces, and 23 per cent have added smart lighting in the home.
It also emerged 70 per cent have made updates to personalise their property – with 86 per cent saying the time and money spent is worth it.
But it's not just about aesthetics – 28 per cent are also focused on making their home more energy efficient.
Of those, 38 per cent have got a smart meter installed to better manage energy use, with 31 per cent switching to energy-efficient appliances, and 22 per cent choosing their preferred energy provider, according to the research commissioned by Smart Energy GB.
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00:00Removable wallpaper, decals and adhesive tiles, they're getting changes for having your own style
00:11that can easily be changed and either taken with you if you move.
00:16If your energy bills are in your name you can request a smart meter from your energy supplier
00:21at no extra cost. It helps you track usage in near real time giving you more control
00:27over your energy bills. One of my favorite ways to add warmth and coziness as a rental is by using
00:34rechargeable light bulbs which means that you can have pretty little wall lamps like this.
00:41A big rug can completely transform a room. It helps ground the space, adds texture, makes everything
00:46feel warmer and more inviting especially if you're working with cold floors and neutrals.
00:50I love putting my own stump on my rental. If you want to feel empowered in your home,
00:56an easy first step is to get a smart meter.