Welcome to the concluding instalment of our rental home makeover series with Mumbai-based interior designer Purva Agrawal. In Part 1 and Part 2, we were guided through the transformations of functional and fabulous living and dining spaces as well as cosy bedrooms that challenge the idea that leased spaces are inherently impersonal.
Throughout our journey, Purva has underscored a crucial point: rental home makeovers are not exclusive to certain property types or conditions like the length of a lease. Whether dealing with unused, builder-grade apartments or even spaces with rundown or mismatched interiors, there’s no need to overlook a rental property simply because it doesn’t align with your personal design aesthetic or lifestyle.
In our final chapter, we continue our design journey with Purva, exploring the potential for redesign in guestrooms, home offices, children's spaces, and styling tricky areas like entryways, kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, discover her tips on striking the perfect balance between saving and splurging for your own rental home projects.
A Dapper Den
Purva says the shift towards remote work has made home offices increasingly essential, prompting more clients to invest in creating functional spaces for hybrid working. While many of us were forced to set up makeshift offices during the covid-19 lockdowns, with just a standard desk and chair bought online, Purva opted for full-on revamp with a dark blue base for a moody, sophisticated look for one such pandemic project.