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August 9, 2015

Edmonton Decorator | How to Decorate if You're Renting

How to Decorate When Renting: By the Numbers

 
I always recommend to my decorating clients, to make a big change, with the smallest investment, you paint. Paint the walls, paint the trim and paint the cupboards. 

But, in a rental you can't do that. You're prohibited from painting or renovating in any way. So what's a renter to do that want's a stylish place with some personal flair?

First, here's the list: (Photos to follow)

  1. Use Removable wallpaper  
  2. Add Wall Decals 
  3. Use Moveable Storage
  4. Create a Distinct Entryway
  5. Decorate with Mirrors
  6. Personalize with Drawer liners
  7. Make a Framed Chalkboard
  8. Buy Statement furniture
  9. Decorate with Indoor Trees
  10. Buy a Conversation Piece
  11. Add Ambiance with Faux fireplace
  12. Hang Pictures on a Wire

Removable Wallpaper
Available at most big box Home Renovation Stores
Removable Wall Paper


Wall Decals
Check Amazon and Etsy for custom options
Wall Decals



Moveable Storage
This model available at Restoration Hardware
Baker's Rack

Create a Distinct Entryway
This model available at IKEA

Storage Bench




Decorate with Mirrors
My favourite place to buy mirrors is HomeSense and Bouclair
Unique Mirrors


    Personalize with Drawer Liners
    Endless options in stores and online
    Patterned Draw Liners

    Make (or buy) a Framed Chalkboard
    I recommend Flea Markets, Goodwill or Etsy
    Chalkboard in Red Frame

    Buy Statement Furniture
    Unique Chaise Longue

    Decorate with Indoor Trees
    Add life with Indoor Trees

    Buy (or make) a Conversation Piece
    DIY Ladder Book Shelf

    Add Ambiance with a Faux Fireplace
    Faux Fireplace as Focal Point

    Hang Pictures on a Wire
    Look mom, no holes in the wall!

    Want some additional help decorating your rental? Give me a call or drop me a line!


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    April 9, 2011

    Edmonton Interior Decorator | Welcome to Rachellabelle Interiors

    Thanks for stopping by. I thought we'd get acquainted a little by letting you know the who, what, where and why behind Rachellabelle Interiors.

    Some of my earliest memories are about the visual appeal, or lack thereof, in my surroundings. I remember my first "big girl" bedroom design (circa 5 years of age) was a mix of primary colours and bold patterns. In fact, I think it was very IKEA inspired. My mom and auntie had converted my sister's nursery (still using her wallpaper as a jumping off point) into my red-blue-yellow paradise. They had painted a six drawer dresser with alternating colours in red and yellow, complemented by red, square mirrors hung above. I had a twin sized white bed, and red blanket with vertical white stripes. The whole palette was very bold and cheerful.

    My bedroom got a redesign once I hit my "tween" phase (circa 11 years of age). The more juvenile palette of primary colours was replaced with a cornflower blue and cream scheme. The straight lines of the Swedish box store giant was replaced by alluring curves of French Provincial furniture. Also, gone were the bold patterns and stripes in favour of a more delicate floral print. I also remember having my first set of curtains. They were a divine set of full length, chiffon (ok, polyester), cornflower blue princess curtains! I had cream with blue floral wallpaper on every wall, and a nearly matching bed ensemble complete with shams, bows and ruffles. I looooved my bedroom. Even more so when they upgraded the gold shag carpet to an ivory shag. My bedroom was my own haven, sanctuary, and retreat: a place for everything and everything in its place.

    Growing up in a small town in the 80's, I didn't have access to the internet (obviously) or loads of magazines. My design inspiration came from the ubiquitous Sears catalogue and my mother's Woman's Weekly magazines. Occasionally I would find items I would like and would place them into photo albums. (Do you remember the kind with the sticky cardboard sheets and clear film?)

    Around the age of 13, I felt I was outgrowing my bedroom and wanted a "suite" in my parents' semi-finished basement. I remember drawing crude floor plans and creating an inspiration file. I was going to create a sitting/study room along with an adjacent sleeping area (complete with its own set of French doors). The suite never did come to fruition, but I can still recall my plans to this day.

    I do have my own "suite" now in the form of a downtown condo. I finally have the French doors, large baseboards, crown moulding, coloured walls, dark floors, AND artwork that I've craved since childhood.

    I have always been an intensely visual person: I love fashion, architecture, makeup and furniture. In 2010 I received my accreditation as an Interior Decorating and Design Professional. And the rest, as they say, is "her"story.

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