10 Reversible Ideas for Your Rented Home's Bathroom
Personalise your rental home's bathroom with these temporary, removable decorating tricks
It’s a common dilemma: how do you make your rental feel like home while sticking to the rules set by the landlord? It’s easy enough in living spaces, where your furniture, cushions, rugs and throws can cosy the place up. But when it comes to introducing character into a bland or dated bathroom, where the fundamental elements can’t be removed or changed, it can feel like an impossible task.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Get some inspiration from these temporary styling ideas to bring instant personality to an uninspiring bathroom. All these ideas can be reversed or removed easily when it’s time to move out, and they don’t cost the earth.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Get some inspiration from these temporary styling ideas to bring instant personality to an uninspiring bathroom. All these ideas can be reversed or removed easily when it’s time to move out, and they don’t cost the earth.
Another option is to enhance the existing bathroom decor by adding a collection of little mirrors around the one that’s already there. What’s more, small, lightweight mirrors can be hung with heavy-duty removable hooks that can easily be peeled off (do a patch test first) and moved about if you fancy a new look.
Mini mirrors on the wall
Mini mirrors on the wall
It’s not just mirrors that can heighten your bathroom’s style stakes. Old newspaper cuttings adorn this bathroom wall to give it a beautiful heritage look. It’s unlikely you can use wallpaper glue, so try using removable double-sided tape or Blu-Tack (again, do a patch test first).
2. Relish the rug
Rugs add instant colour and comfort to any space, so don’t just restrict them to the other rooms of your home. Introduce a few into your bathroom and you’ll be amazed at the transformation. A rug will also clearly define your interior style, such as a modern chevron pattern adding a contemporary vibe, or a traditional kilim mat bringing an eclectic feel. Popping in more than one rug can also heighten the cosiness factor.
The kilim rug
Rugs add instant colour and comfort to any space, so don’t just restrict them to the other rooms of your home. Introduce a few into your bathroom and you’ll be amazed at the transformation. A rug will also clearly define your interior style, such as a modern chevron pattern adding a contemporary vibe, or a traditional kilim mat bringing an eclectic feel. Popping in more than one rug can also heighten the cosiness factor.
The kilim rug
3. Become a keen indoor gardener
This sure-fire way of bringing colour and style into your bathroom is super-easy and inexpensive. Pot up some lush green indoor plants into contemporary containers made from materials such as concrete or glass, and transform your bathroom into a haven of tranquility that’s bang on trend. Succulents are ideal as they love the humid conditions and will be easy to keep. Swap the pots around or plant up new containers when you feel like a change.
This sure-fire way of bringing colour and style into your bathroom is super-easy and inexpensive. Pot up some lush green indoor plants into contemporary containers made from materials such as concrete or glass, and transform your bathroom into a haven of tranquility that’s bang on trend. Succulents are ideal as they love the humid conditions and will be easy to keep. Swap the pots around or plant up new containers when you feel like a change.
Large indoor plants in huge pots can add instant wow factor – intense green pops against a stark white backdrop. Large plants also bring a tranquil edge to the space – think tropical spa or a lush island retreat.
Low-maintenance plants for the bathroom
Low-maintenance plants for the bathroom
4. Pop on a picture ledge
If you want to display things on the wall but are worried about making lots of holes, consider hanging a picture ledge. It requires fewer holes, but allows plenty of artwork and accessories to be displayed along it. Plus you can offer to leave it behind when you move out.
If you want to display things on the wall but are worried about making lots of holes, consider hanging a picture ledge. It requires fewer holes, but allows plenty of artwork and accessories to be displayed along it. Plus you can offer to leave it behind when you move out.
5. Introduce flashes of vibrant colour
Another low-cost but highly effective styling trick that will make a huge difference is adding pops of intense colour around the bathroom. Use accessories to spread the colour message, such as towels, bath mats, baskets and toiletries, then round off the look with some bright blooms. Stick to one striking shade for a big impact, or mix up a handful of hues for playful feel.
Another low-cost but highly effective styling trick that will make a huge difference is adding pops of intense colour around the bathroom. Use accessories to spread the colour message, such as towels, bath mats, baskets and toiletries, then round off the look with some bright blooms. Stick to one striking shade for a big impact, or mix up a handful of hues for playful feel.
This idea will take more time and effort than adding a few colourful towels, but painting some furniture in a brilliant shade is a quirky and creative way of making your rental bathroom feel special.
Families will find it even more important to make their rental property feel like home, so their children enjoy their living space. Colour is an easy way of spreading cheer and fun, and these Badaren round bath mats from Ikea are just the ticket – they cost next to nothing. Don’t forget to add non-slip underlay below each one for added safety.
6. Get arty with artwork
The ease with which you can display temporary posters and prints on walls gives you the chance to experiment with different looks and styles. Using sticky tape or Blu-Tack that can be removed in an instant, your bathroom’s identity can change as often as you change your bath towels.
The ease with which you can display temporary posters and prints on walls gives you the chance to experiment with different looks and styles. Using sticky tape or Blu-Tack that can be removed in an instant, your bathroom’s identity can change as often as you change your bath towels.
This simple space is given some cheeky character with the monkey print hung directly opposite the door, to create an immediate focal point.
7. Make it feel lived-in with homey touches
You might not have considered putting a sideboard in your bathroom, but adding everyday furniture into these spaces is a growing trend and gives the room a homey feel. If you are going to display accessories on open shelves, make sure they won’t be damaged by water splashes or the humidity. If you choose to add a conventional lamp, make sure it’s a safe distance away from the wet zones.
You might not have considered putting a sideboard in your bathroom, but adding everyday furniture into these spaces is a growing trend and gives the room a homey feel. If you are going to display accessories on open shelves, make sure they won’t be damaged by water splashes or the humidity. If you choose to add a conventional lamp, make sure it’s a safe distance away from the wet zones.
If you are lucky enough to have a classic roll-top bath, give your bathroom some country style by adding some pieces of painted furniture and dainty floral cushions.
Brighten up a bathroom recess or nook with some colour-coded books that will encourage you to relax and stay a while.
The case for a colour-coded home
The case for a colour-coded home
8. Display unexpected accessories
An imaginative idea for your rental is to put your belongings out on display in unexpected places, such as hats in your bathroom. Not only does it improve your home’s style credentials, it solves storage issues too.
An imaginative idea for your rental is to put your belongings out on display in unexpected places, such as hats in your bathroom. Not only does it improve your home’s style credentials, it solves storage issues too.
Usually found mounted above a fireplace, sofa or dining table, these striking deer heads make a surprise appearance in this bathroom. Make sure you hang them above head height.
9. Create ambient lighting
Your rental bathroom might not include useful dimmer switches or atmospheric LEDs, but you can still create some calming ambient lighting with blissful votive candles, perfect for a spa-like retreat. Think about the aromas you choose too, and go for fragrances that will help you unwind and soothe the senses.
Your rental bathroom might not include useful dimmer switches or atmospheric LEDs, but you can still create some calming ambient lighting with blissful votive candles, perfect for a spa-like retreat. Think about the aromas you choose too, and go for fragrances that will help you unwind and soothe the senses.
If there’s no space around the basin to display candles, place a hurricane lamp next to the bathtub on the floor and you’ll create an ambient glow you can leave burning safely while you soak.
10. Get creative with pre-loved pieces
Old wooden ladders can be upcycled into a lovely hanging rack that fits neatly in the corner of your bathroom, ready to be adorned with patterned towels or gorgeous bath sheets.
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Old wooden ladders can be upcycled into a lovely hanging rack that fits neatly in the corner of your bathroom, ready to be adorned with patterned towels or gorgeous bath sheets.
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What temporary decorating ideas have you used to make your rental feel like home? Tell us in the Comments below.
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It’s more than likely that your lifeless rental has plain walls painted in white or dreary magnolia. Don’t fret, because you can use this neutral backdrop to your advantage, even in the bathroom. Introduce touches of personality to your bathing zone by hanging a display of shapely vintage mirrors. They’ll only require a few drilled holes that can easily be filled in and painted over when you leave. It’s best to get permission from your landlord before hanging anything, though, and get the name of the wall paint too.