Rental Interior Designer Debunks Myth: Here's What Makes an Apartment Look Expensive
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Interior designer Indrė Dorofėjūtė debunks the myth that expensive furnishings are necessary for rental properties.
- She demonstrates how to create a sense of luxury in rental apartments without significant costs.
- Dorofėjūtė highlights key factors that prevent interiors from looking cheap or becoming dated.
Interior designer Indrė Dorofėjūtė is challenging a common misconception among Lithuanian investors: that rental properties must be furnished as cheaply as possible. She argues that a feeling of luxury can be achieved in rental apartments without incurring substantial expenses.
Dorofėjūtė showcased non-standard interiors to illustrate her point. She explained that the most crucial elements determining whether a rental apartment appears cheap or luxurious are not necessarily the most expensive ones. Her insights focus on achieving a high-end look and ensuring the interior design remains timeless.
Her approach suggests that strategic choices in materials, layout, and styling can elevate a rental property's appeal, potentially attracting higher rents and longer-term tenants. This perspective offers a valuable alternative to the prevailing cost-cutting mentality in the rental property market.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.