I’m Ammarah, the creative force behind @ThePajaamaHub, known for transforming rented spaces into bold, character-filled homes—all while staying within tenancy rules. My renter-friendly design ideas have been featured in leading UK and US interiors and lifestyle publications including Grazia, Architectural Digest, Evening Standard, Ideal Home, Style at Home, House & Home, Home Style, Home: The Way We Live Now, and Start With the Art, to name a few.
Having lived in three countries—each with its own rental quirks—I’ve become seasoned at styling temporary accommodations that still feel deeply personal. In 2022, I was honoured to win the Best Makeover category in the Real Homes Awards.
A proud hoarder of accessories and an unapologetic lover of yellow, I truly believe a good lamp (or a great pair of earrings) can shift your whole mood. I’m here to show that you can love a home—even if you don’t own it.
And when I’m not at home? I’m probably on a long drive, daydreaming about what to style next.
Latest articles by Ammarah Hasham
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How I throw a garden party – without spending too much or rushing out to buy everything newThey're always a hit and surprisingly easy to throw!
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What my child's favourite colour taught me about interiors – the unexpected red theory and why it brings balance, energy and a whole lot of zingIt carries warmth, courage and a little bit of magic
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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 sortedThe savvy tenant edition
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Simple household habits I learned from my mother to use in my own home – time-tested housekeeping tricks that actually workSometimes, your mother really does know best
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How I avoid making these common colour mistakes in my rented home – my confidence-building tips to help you make your space feel more personalRemember it can always be reversed!
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4 of my favourite low-effort DIY projects that I promise will kickstart your decorating mojo after the long winter monthsEasy, budget-friendly wins that will make a big difference in your home
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The 4 decor mistakes I made as a renter – and how you can avoid making them tooThe easy fixes I wish I'd done far sooner
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How to create a headboard out of a duvet cover – I used this renter-friendly hack to add a bespoke statement piece to my bedroom on a budgetYes, really!
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Self-adhesive vinyl is my genius hack for rental homes – a tried and tested option to give any area a new look, from walls to kitchen cupboardsIt even means I can use actual wallpaper in my rental home
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I've made the narrow and characterless hallway in my rental home work harder for family life – it's one place magnolia actually worksA few decorative flourishes transformed this tricky space
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5 simple steps I use to romanticise my life as a renter – follow these and it's easy to fall in love with living in a rentalAllow yourself time to appreciate these simple things
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I came up with this easy and cost-effective solution to add more personality to the plain and boring bathroom in my rental homeThe renter hack you never knew you needed
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No cat flap? No problem! This game-changing gadget is the reason I'm able to have a cat in my rentalThe perfect solution for wannabe cat owners without a cat flap, and one I wholeheartedly recommend
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This is the one step I always see renters forget when it comes to making their house feel like home – and it's easier than you'd expectIt's such a key step in making a rental feel like your own space, but people overlook it all the time
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Not all storage needs to be built-in – the nifty ways I store stuff in my rental home that won't offend the landlordThe stylish ways I've found to increase storage in my rental home
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Yes, you can have a gallery wall in a renter home – this is everything I know about hanging art without leaving a markHere's my step-by-step guide to creating a renter-friendly gallery wall you'll love
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7 easy ways I sneaked colour into my rental, making it feel like homeI've found plenty of ways to give my rental home character - all of which can be done with no landlord approval required
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