If you own a rental property, preparing it for renters is no easy task. From general upkeep to new decor and colorful additions, your guests are expecting a well kept and comfortable stay in your space. When it comes to getting your home ready for renters, check out these helpful tips and ideas!
- Start The Process Early: Don’t wait until the last minute to change the color of your walls or update your flooring…plan ahead! Give yourself a minimum of six weeks to get everything together. If you can start even earlier, you will have more time to make changes along the way. You want your home to be at it’s best not only for when people arrive but also for photos and information you are listing about your space.
- Stock Up On Necessities: Basic necessities aren’t part of the decorating process, but they are an important part of preparing your home for renters. In the bathroom, have extra toilet paper and tissues on hand, along with toiletries such as toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, body cream, and soap. In the kitchen, paper towels and hand soap should be readily available. Keep basics stocked and ready to go to make guests feel more at home.
- Invest In Quality Bedroom Linens: There is nothing worse than climbing into starchy, uncomfortable bed sheets after a long day. Invest in high thread count sheets so guests can relax and unwind with ease. Stick to neutrally colored sheets in a white or cream so that they always pair well with the bedspread of your choice. It is also important to have a variety of pillow types, as some individuals prefer them more firm while others like them soft and fluffy. Your overall goal is comfort, so it’s essential to give your guests high quality linens.
- Add Warmth And Light: Nobody wants to walk into a room that feels dark and closed off! Open up your space with light colored walls and window treatments that let in plenty of natural light, but can be closed for privacy. Light walls make a room feel larger than it really is, and this technique will create a welcoming ambiance within the room. As fall approaches, have warm blankets folded at the bottom of the bed for guests to use during the cooler weather. A cozy lavender linen spray is the perfect finishing touch and adds a warm, inviting scent to the room as a whole.
When you open your home to guests, you want to make sure that they feel welcomed. Comfort and cleanliness are the two most important factors to making your home rental-ready, but the way you decorate and organize plays a major role in the guest experience. Give your guests a home away from home experience they’ll never forget!
For more help decorating a rental home, contact Theresa Gionesi, a Long Island, NY interior decorator.