Temporary Living: How to Make Your Short-Term Accommodation Feel Like Home
Moving into a short-term rental doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style or comfort. Whether you’re on a temporary work assignment in the UK, between homes, or just exploring a new city like London, there are plenty of ways to make your temporary space feel like home.
Choosing to personalise your space is the first step to making your short-term accommodation feel like home. It’s always worth the effort to invest in your living space, even when it’s temporary. Embrace your temporary home with these 5 top tips to create a comfortable, stylish and personal living space.
1. The Power of Plants
Plants are a fantastic way to breathe life into any temporary living space. Adding greenery can transform your short-term accommodation by brightening the environment, purifying the air, and creating a calming atmosphere. Place potted plants on shelves and side tables to sprinkle nature throughout your home. If floor space is limited, hanging plants on the wall or towel hooks is a clever way to add interest and charm to your temporary abode. If you’re looking for something low maintenance, opt for easy-to-care-for plants like succulents, snake plants, or photos.
2. Invest in quality textiles
Textiles like rugs, throws, and cushions are amazing for adding warmth and comfort to any space. They’re easy to transport as you move from place to place, so it’s worth investing in quality pieces you can hold onto forever. Choose high-quality, sustainable materials such as organic cotton, linen, or wool. These not only feel great but also add a touch of luxury to your temporary home. Layering different textures and patterns can create a cosy, inviting atmosphere.
3. Short-term furniture rental
Renting furniture is an incredible option to truly make your temporary accommodation work for you. Create a complete space with everything you need for an empty flat by renting a whole apartment set. Get focused in a new workspace with a home office set or add another seating option with sofas and armchairs. Whatever furniture you need to make your temporary accommodation feel like home, renting is an affordable and sustainable solution.
At Zenkki we offer the most flexible and circular way to access high quality furniture through our Zenkki Subscribe model. Simply choose your furniture, and we’ll deliver it to your home in London and surrounding areas within 5 days. Enjoy your furniture on a monthly basis until you are ready to have it collected. Our carefully curated selection ensures that each piece is beautifully designed and sustainably made, so you can be confident you're getting the quality furniture your home deserves.
4. Personal touches
Bring in personal items that make you happy. Whether it’s family photos, travel souvenirs, or your favourite books. These small touches can make a big difference in making your temporary accommodation feel like your own. Since you might not want to make permanent changes, consider using removable hooks or leaning larger pieces against the walls for a stylish, yet temporary, display.
5. Let there be light
Never underestimate the power of lighting to transform a space. Well placed light can add depth and height to your space and create cosy new havens. The aim is to balance light and shade to bring fresh energy and vibrancy to your interior.
Light fixtures are typically small and moveable which makes them the perfect item to invest in if you’re moving between homes. Most items should easily fit in the boot of a car, meaning you can easily take your purchase with you on your next move. Or, if you’d rather not commit, you can easily rent lighting fixtures through Zenkki Subscribe.
Enjoying your temporary home
With a few thoughtful touches, you can create a comfortable, stylish and functional environment that works for you. At Zenkki, we're here to help you find sustainable and flexible ways to furnish your space, making every temporary accommodation feel like a true home.
Explore our range of sustainable and flexible furniture options to make your short-term accommodation in London and surrounding areas not just a place to stay, but a place to thrive.