When you live in an apartment, a flat, or some other type of rental, you may be limited in the ways you are permitted to personalize your space. You may be forbidden from painting, hanging pictures, or making changes to the structure of the home.
Even if you are allowed to make certain changes, your budget might not permit it.
Here are some ideas to help you turn your space into something that feels like home without requiring you to spend a ton of cash.
The 8 Best Ways to Decorate Your Rental
#1. Curtains
Many rentals come with blinds. That’s good news, because most blinds have brackets which allow you to hang curtains. Adding these to your apartment will give you a splash of color without putting your security deposit at risk.
#2. Removable Wallpaper
There are several dozen removable wallpaper varieties available today that will allow you to stick something nice on those white or beige walls. When it comes time for you to leave, just peel it off and give the walls a good wash.
#3. Bookshelves
A bookshelf isn’t required to hold books. You can turn it into a focal point for your home, especially if the shelves are built into a wall. Some bookshelves can be hung from the wall, with permission, of course, to improve the overall storage space available to you.
#4. Memo Boards
A memo board is light enough that you can hang it from those peel-and-stick hooks that go directly onto a wall. Then you have a colorful way to welcome people into your home while managing your to-do lists. Make sure you purchase a hook that can handle the weight requirements of the board you choose.
#5. Window Boxes
Most windows have a shelf area where you can set something down. Why not make that be a space for a window box? You can plant a small herb garden or grow a favorite houseplant without worrying about what the landlord is going to say in most instances.
#6. Add a Rug
Rugs make for a nice color accent in a rental, even if you are dealing with wall-to-wall carpet. As an added benefit, a room-sized rug will protect the floors from spills and damage, which is a common drain on your security deposit.
#7. Customize Your Hardware
You can swap out the pulls and knobs that are available to you in your rental during your stay there. Just make sure you keep the older hardware around to swap the items back out before you leave.
#8. Tile Tattoos
These temporary decals and stickers can provide some added life to the most dated of backsplash installations or bathroom tile. Just clean them off when you’re ready for a new look.
Even rearranging your furniture can be enough to breathe new life into your rental. Give these options a try today to personalize your rental and you’ll be able to turn that space into the home you’ve always wanted.