Your Total Guide on Rental Friendly Decor

Welcome To Your Total Guide on Rental Friendly Decor

Hello Fellow Renters!

Rental Friendly Decor. How to Personalize your space without breaking the rules!

You don’t have to sacrifice style or elegance. Enjoy this total guide on Rental Friendly Decor. So, Let’s get started, Friends!

We’ll show you how to spruce up your space without causing a landlord’s nightmare, or forfeiting your security deposit!

We are giving you 18 tips to help get you started with your Rental Friendly Decor

Renting a home or apartment doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style and comfort.
With a few clever design tips and temporary Rental Friendly Decor solutions,

You can absolutely turn your rental space, no matter how big or small into a beautiful, creative, inviting personalized haven, you are proud to call home.

Let’s dive into some key strategies that will get you started, help you express your creativity and make your rental truly feel like a home.

Embrace your Creativity:

• Whether you are a college student, first-time renter, long-term renter, or renter with children this post is for you. Dig into Rental Friendly Decor.
•  Living in a rental can both be a blessing and a challenge. But fear not, because we’ve got some fantastic tips to turn your place into a personalized oasis without jeopardizing that precious security deposit.
• Are you afraid to experiment or implement design or decor ideas because you are a renter?
•  With the crazy housing market we are living in, more and more of us are forced to rent. This doesn’t mean you have to live in a lacklustre environment.
• Picture this: You can finally express your style and creativity without a care in the world. Sounds Dreamy, right? Let’s explore some nifty tricks to make it happen.
• In this Guide to Rental Friendly Decor, we’ll go over options for wall coverings, furniture, decorations, and much more. How to pick them, use them, and create them!!!
• Below are some of the best tips to get you started in making your rental house a home and creating the spaces of your dreams.

Embracing the Power of Removable Wallpaper:

• More than likely your rental has either plain white walls or builders’ beige walls.
  In comes the removable wallpaper ( Peel and Stick).
• These days the vast array of options is endless. Many patterns and designs to fit any taste.
• Removable wallpaper is a great way to add personality and charm to your space without causing damage to your walls. I
• It’s fairly easy to install and even easier to remove when you move out, making it a fantastic option for those who want a bold accent wall, a trendy backdrop, or even a classic mood.

Play with Rugs and Floor Covers:

• Give your rental floors a facelift with stylish area rugs and floor covers. This is one of my favourite ways to change a space.
• It doesn’t matter if you have outdated carpet, plain tile, or even hardwood floors.
• A well-chosen rug can instantly elevate the overall aesthetics of your space. Opt for easy-to-clean that can be rolled up and taken with you when you relocate.

Decorate with Versatile Furniture:

• Invest in versatile furniture pieces that are not only functional but can adapt to different spaces and styles.
• Look for classic pieces that will stand the test of time.
• Modular sofas, collapsible tables and foldable or stackable chairs are items that can be easily moved around to various rooms when needed.

Utilize Command Hooks and Strips:

• No Landlord wants holes in the walls from nails or pins. Welcome to one of the best inventions ever!! The command strips.
• Say goodbye to damaged walls by utilizing command hooks and adhesive strips.
• These handy dandy tools are perfect for hanging lightweight decor items like pictures, mirrors, and artwork without damaging the walls.
• They can be easily removed or repositioned whenever you decide to change up your decor.

Personalize with Temporary Decals and Stickers:

• Wall decals go beyond the typical designs you might find. You can explore intricate patterns, nature scenes, or even custom-made decals.
• These easy-to-apply and remove stickers are perfect for accentuating walls, headboards, or even creating a striking visual focal point in your rental home.
• You can experiment with inspirational quotes to different themes and styles without leaving a mark behind.

Enhance Lighting with Portable Fixtures:

• Most rental properties come with basic and dull lighting fixtures.
• You can add warmth and style to your home by incorporating portable lamps and lighting fixtures.
• Choose options that don’t require hardwired lighting, like floor lamps and battery-operated lights to create a cozy ambiance without permanent changes.
• String lights and adhesive puck lights are great solutions.
• You can always choose to use hardwired lighting, but remember to hire a professional electrician to install, and always keep the original fixtures to replace when you move.

Create a Gallery Wall:

• Gallery walls are a fantastic way to showcase your favourite artwork and photographs.
• Instead of using nails or screws to hang frames, opt for command strips. These can Hold frames of various sizes.
• Experimenting with different layouts and templates makes this one of the best projects to elevate your space.
• I love creating family portrait gallery walls, it’s always a conversation starter when people enter your home.

Opt for Peel and Stick Tiles in the Kitchen and Bathrooms:

• You might have unsightly kitchen or bathroom tiles. Consider using peel-and-stick tiles.
• These easy-to-apply tiles come in various colours and patterns for every style.
• They can instantly transform a lacklustre space into a stylish one.
• Perfect for adding a pop of colour or a modern touch to your kitchen or bathroom.

Bring Nature Indoors with Potted Plants:

• Another Favorite is adding plants to your rental home not only enhances the decor but also brings a sense of tranquillity and freshness to your space.
• Potted plants are easy to move around, allowing you to experiment with different arrangements and locations.
• There are many options here for the type of rental you have, consider low-light, low-maintenance plants like succulents, snake plants, pothos, rubber trees, and peace lilies.
• These not only can help purify the air they are amazing mood boosters. These are great starter plants if you don’t have a green thumb.
• We have an entire category for plants to help you dig deeper into this topic.

Upgrade Cabinet Hardware:

• This is an easy way to give your kitchen or bathroom cabinets a budget-friendly makeover by swapping out existing hardware.
• Replacing knobs and handles with a stylish alternative can dramatically change the overall look of the space.
• Another even more cost-efficient way to update your hardware is with spray paint, a $12 can of Matte Black spray paint did wonders for our quick upgraded kitchen.
• Note to always keep all original hardware so you can reinstall it when it’s time to move out.

Hang Curtains to add Elegance and Privacy:

• Curtains are not only functional for privacy but also an essential decorative element. They add warmth and elegance to any room and are easily transferable.
• Look for tension rods or even command hooks to hang curtains without drilling holes in the walls, ensuring your rental stays damage-free.
• Sometimes your rental will come with curtain rods like ours did. If so you have more options as we were able to switch out of rods for a more modern style that suited our style and taste.
• Also, remember to keep all items that were there before to replace come move time!

Layer Textiles for a Cozy Atmosphere:

• Fun and creative. Incorporate various textiles such as throws, pillows and rugs to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
• Layering textures and colours can add depth to your space and make it feel more like a home.
• You can easily switch these out season by season to give your space a fresh look.
• Like faux fur pillow covers in the fall or winter season. Don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns and textures to create a personalized and inviting environment.
• These are some of the easiest ways to liven up your rental.

Use Temporary peel-and-stick backsplashes:

• Just like the Peel and Stick tiles, temporary peel-and-stick backsplashes are also available in an array of different colours and styles.
• These are great solutions to upgrade your kitchen without making permanent changes.
• Choose from a wide range of designs and materials, metal, glass, or even wallpaper-like material.

Introduce Mirrors for the Illusion of Space:

• Mirrors are a powerful tool in small rental spaces. They not only add a touch of elegance to your decor but also create an illusion of a larger and brighter room.
• Choose decorative mirrors in different shapes and sizes to complement your style and strategically place them in opposite windows or light sources to maximize their reflective effect.
• There are so many affordable options and many decor stores to choose from.

Hang Fabric Wall Hangings:

• Fabric wall hangings are trendy and versatile decor options for renters.
• Whether you choose woven tapestries or macrame art ( Check out our kid-friendly DIY project on our Macrame wall Hanging) fabric panels, or even hanging a rug on the wall.
• They can add beautiful texture and personality to your walls. Fabric wall hangings are lightweight and easy to install.

Incorporating Temporary Room Dividers:

• If you desire to divide a large space to create a designated area, consider using temporary room dividers.
• Freestanding bookshelves, folding screens or even hanging curtains can add functionality and visual interest to any space.
• With renting we are limited to how we can re-purpose spaces to fit our needs.
• Room dividers are a great way to ease this problem.

DIY Decor Projects:

• Know we are speaking my language, There are so many simple and budget-friendly DIY decor projects that can totally transform your rental space.
• Crafting unique decorative items that personalize your space and show your creativity and personality.
• These are also very transferable and easy to bring with you to your next home. You will be amazed at how little projects can make a huge impact.

Storage and Organization:

• The importance of crafty storage solutions and organization are keys to keeping your space well-organized and functional.
• With rentals, we often lack storage and closet space. It’s important to incorporate temporary storage solutions like shelves, bookcases, storage baskets and other organizational items like totes, and storage benches.
• There are a plethora of options out there. Think Ikea Billy cube storage. We have repurposed so many billy bookcases in our rental. These are great for kids as well to help keep things organized and hidden.

That’s our guide to Rental Friendly Decor,

Your rental home can be a reflection of your unique style and personality without risking your rental agreement or security deposit.

By embracing removable decor solutions and the ideas we have covered you can be well on your way to creating the home of your dreams,

Embrace your creativity and experiment with different styles to truly find the perfect solutions to each space.

It’s all about creating a place that feels comfortable and shows your personality. A place you can’t wait to come home and enjoy. It should feel calm and rejuvenate you.

Now it’s Action time,

I encourage you to share your own rental-friendly decor ideas, what ideas would you love to try? Which ones are you more hesitant to implement? Send me feedback, I love hearing from you.

I have total faith that this will get you started in the right direction and put you on the right track to release those creative juices.

Be sure to follow our blog for more fantastic ideas and updates. We look forward to hearing from you and your experiences.

Alright, now friends time to put these ideas together and get decorating!! Thanks for checking out Rental Friendly Decor!