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The Sentinel
|September 18, 2025
EASY WAYS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR SPACE, BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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IF you're a tenant with a sense of style, making decorating dreams come true can fall by the wayside.
And when rental properties come with certain restrictions and covenants around what changes you can make, being a home decor enthusiast can be challenging.
Luckily, there are some great hacks and deposit-safe ways to decorate your space beautifully, without the need for hammering and drilling - so you can leave it in the same condition as you found it.
And you can take them to your next place...
DECORATE YOUR FLOORING
"If the flooring doesn’t match your taste, but you're unable to change it, investing in a large decorative rug can make a huge difference," suggests Chloe Dacosta, design manager at Blinds 2go and Curtains 2go.
"A statement rug has the power to change the entire outlook of your interior decor."
This story is from the September 18, 2025 edition of The Sentinel.
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