My 3 non-negotiables as a renter – what I've learned after living in three countries and across many rentals and it all starts with getting the fundamentals sorted

Bathroom with blackboard vinyl on the wall above the bath.

Home decorator Ammarah Hasham is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts infusing her rental house with plenty of personality. See the rest of her articles here.

There are many layers to one’s renting journey. And if you have recently joined me here via Open House, here is a quick re-introduction: I am a serial renter, fully at peace with it and secretly enjoy finding creative solutions to personalise a temporary space.