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Design Principles for Every Rental Property

12/9/2021

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Tenants have different tastes, and you can not predict what each of your prospective tenants would love. That is why you have to apply caution when you are designing your rental property.
When you are designing an apartment that you will reside in, it is easy. You can design it to your taste. But if you are designing a rental property, it would be best for you to avoid using your preferences. That is because your choice may not be acceptable to all your prospective tenants. And if this happens, the vacancy rate will increase.
When potential tenants are inspecting your property, they picture themselves residing in it. How they feel determines whether they will rent the property or not. Tenants often prefer one property over the other because of the design. If your design matches their furniture, then they will not want to miss the opportunity of renting your property, says North County Property Group.
In this article, we will analyze the design principles you can use for your rental property so that it will meet everyone’s taste.
1. Maintain a simple design
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Some landlords often fall into the temptation of spicing up their rental property with a lot of designs. They often do it with good intentions. However, they end up cluttering the property. Such clutter make the rental property look smaller and the tenants will think that their furniture may not fit into the apartment. Some of the extra details you add maybe what your prospective tenants do not fancy, and the excessive designs can alienate them.
It would be best if you do not clutter your rental property with so many details and designs. Keep details such as vases, candles, books, collectibles, and other accessories simple. It doesn’t matter if the accessories are timeless additions or trending designs. Doing so will prevent you from cluttering the apartment.
Endeavor to keep your design simple, beautiful, and refreshing. A simple design will meet the requirements of many potential tenants and if they envision themselves in your property, they will feel compelled to choose your property.
2. Choose neutral colors
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Trending paint colors are modern and unique and you may fall into the temptation of using them in your rental apartment. A few tenants may love it, but it will not be suitable for many potential tenants. That is because trendy colors are very selective, and they will not match with a lot of furniture.
Trending hot colors only last for a short while and then go out of fashion. Also, hot colors will make the rental property look and feel smaller. However, if you want colors that several people will prefer, you should opt for neutral colors.
Neutral colors will match any furniture that your potential tenants have. They will make your apartment appear clean and larger. Using neutral colors on your rental apartment will ensure that it does not look outdated. We advise that you go for natural elements and subtle accents for your interior decor.
3. Avoid using a single design
If you use only one design on your rental property and it doesn’t meet the expectations of your prospective tenants, they will walk away. But if you are using several designs on the property, there is a greater possibility that some of them may entice renters. And as a result, they will settle for the property.
Also, since all potential renters do not have the same preference, using different designs will meet the requirements of so many renters. We advise that you use the type of design that gives room for changes. That way, you can modify them when necessary.
4. Brighten up the interior
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Tenants prefer rental properties that have adequate lighting. For this reason, we recommend that you brighten up the interior of your rental property. Ensure that there is adequate natural lightby opening up the blinds and pulling back the curtains.
If your rental property does not have adequate natural light, then it would be best if you maximize different options to brighten the interior. Make use of dangling lights, especially in the kitchen. Use floor lamps and table lamps in areas that do not have natural lights.
5. Provide adequate storage space in your rental property
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Survey shows that tenants want their apartment to have enough storage space for their properties. So it would be best if you maximize the storage space in your rental property. You can be creative when doing this.
Make use of smart storage options such as built-in cutlery organizers, slim but tall cabinets, and pull-out baskets. You can also utilize the space under your staircase for storage and install smart cabinets. Ensure that there is adequate storage space in your kitchen to accommodate food items, dishware, and several appliances that renters may have.
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If you want to attract more renters to your property, the best way is to keep the design simple, neutral, and clean.
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