When you move into a new rental property, it may feel like you’re missing something that would make it feel like your own. The rules that come with renting versus owning might make it not feel as customized to your liking as it could. Current homeowner vs. renter statistics reflects a decline in homeownership. According to RubyHome Luxury Real Estate, renters make up 34% of U.S. households, with that number climbing.

PODS® Las Vegas is here to share tips on how to make your rental space feel more like home.

Utilize the entryway: Entryways are a first impression to your guests. They set the tone for your space and can help make it feel like your own. If the space allows, you can include a small table by the entryway with essentials, such as your keys and wallet, along with personal touches like a framed photo or a unique vase. If the space lacks an entryway, you can utilize adhesive hooks to hang jackets, hats, or bags to make the space feel more like yours.

New lighting: Swapping out an unflattering overhead light with something more updated can help you see your apartment in a whole new light – literally! Be sure to check with your landlord first. If changing a preexisting light is not an option in your apartment, you can brighten up a dark space with a new lamp that fits your style.

Using the (limited) space wisely: You may feel as though you don’t have enough storage space for both your daily items and your seasonal ones during an off-season. PODS Las Vegas has convenient storage options so that you don’t take up valuable space in your rental, but you also don’t have to give up items that you love but aren’t currently using. PODS Las Vegas can take a portable storage container to you and drive it to a safe and reliable offsite facility whenever you’re done loading your items. You can visit your container whenever you need it, just make an appointment!

Replace old blinds with curtains: Many rental homes and apartments have outdated blinds. Putting in your own curtains can help the space feel like your own when you handpick the color and pattern you love. To remove the blinds, you will likely only need a screwdriver and you can keep them tucked away until you’re ready to move out.

Tap into creative temporary decorating ideas and products: The online community is full of creative ways to make a rental feel like a home. From removable wallpaper and peel & stick back splashes, to temporary flooring tiles, there are endless ways to create a space you are proud to call home.

“PODS is the go-to moving service for renters, but we are also a perfect solution for the extra items you need to store away too. We want to help renters ensure that they don’t have to sacrifice off-season items that are important to them, but aren’t being used at the moment,” said Dave Allen Boyd IV, Territory Manager for PODS® Las Vegas. “That’s a situation in which PODS offsite storage is a great solution to allow for more space in a rental and customers can easily swap out items as the seasons and their needs change.”

PODS Las Vegas offers convenient and reliable storage options by transporting your container to and from your rental home and a secure PODS facility, allowing you to keep all of your important items while also utilizing your space.


About PODS® Las Vegas
A moving and storage leader for nearly 25 years, PODS offers flexible, personalized solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs. When PODS pioneered portable storage in 1998, we introduced the world to a new way of thinking about moving and storage, with unlimited time, control, and flexibility. Today, PODS provides residential and commercial moving and storage services in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. The PODS network has completed more than 1.3 million long-distance moves and nearly 6 million initial deliveries. Whether it is a long-distance or international relocation, across-town move, or renovation project, PODS provides customers with a personal moving and storage team ready for any situation.