As a renter, you may be concerned that your options are limited to what you can do to remodel your home. The good news is that there are a few things that you should be able to do that won’t interfere with your lease. But before you go making a lot of updates, be sure to consult your renter’s agreement for any limitations.   

At Ascension General Contractors, we’re here to give you a list of updates renters should consider to get you started with your next project.         

What Updates Should Renters Consider?     

If your home or apartment is not entirely designed the way you wanted or is in desperate need of some updates, there are several changes you can make that may keep you within the restrictions of your lease. Here are some of the tops ones you should consider: 

• Paint

A new coat of paint can be something to massively improve your whole home, especially if your landlord has painted your space a color you dislike. Just make sure your landlord approves the colors.

• Swap out light fixtures

Old, poor lighting can ruin a space. Putting in new light fixtures is a great way to bring more and better light to your home.

• Refresh Your Appliances

Old appliances can be frustrating to use. An appliance upgrade may or may not be allowed. Give your landlord a call to see if they approve the changes. 

• Upgrade your hardware

If your cabinet hardware looks pretty outdated, new hardware could be a great option to upgrade your home if you want to make changes within your lease. 

How Should Renters Go About Updating Their Home?

Making updates as a renter is a little trickier than if you owned your home. However, it is not impossible as long as you are careful to follow the necessary steps needed to get your home in tip-top condition and make it your own with some design upgrades. Consider the following before making any permanent changes. 

• Read your renter’s policy thoroughly
• Make your plans
• Consult your landlord on any styles or designs
• Consider hiring a contractor to handle the updates

At‌ ‌‌Ascension‌ ‌General‌ ‌Contractors‌,‌ ‌we‌ are here to help you with any upgrades you are looking to make to your space. We‌ ‌are‌ ‌a‌ ‌full-service‌ ‌general‌ ‌contractor‌ ‌and‌ ‌proud‌ ‌to‌ ‌serve‌ ‌the Nashville‌ ‌community. Give us a call today!