Renters spend £700 on décor to personalise their home

Tenants are spending almost £700 on average making stylistic, temporary changes transform their living spaces, a study reveals.

The findings from Smart Energy GB reveals that 15% of renters refresh their properties in June and 37% of them spend an average of £700 on enhancements.

Renters are embracing inventive solutions to express their individuality such as removable wallpaper (16%), adhesive hooks for plants (17%) and wireless wall lights (14%).

Simpler tweaks, such as updating cabinet hardware (18%) or adding vibrant accessories (44%), also allow tenants to imprint their personality.

Some tenants even opt for removable vinyl flooring (18%) or adhesive tiles (16%) for a bolder statement.

Renters are innovative

A director of the firm, Victoria Bacon, said: “British renters are incredibly innovative when it comes to personalising their homes.”

Beyond aesthetics, energy efficiency is a priority for 28% of renters with 48% adopting LED bulbs (48%), selecting preferred energy suppliers (22%).

Also, 38% are installing smart meters to manage household consumption.

The emotional impact shows that while only 22% of renters felt at home when moving in, 60% do after personalising their space.

Adding favourite colours (32%), family photos (43%) or plants (39%) also boost happiness for 86% of those who invest in upgrades.