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Hi! I’m Brandia,
And I’ve been transforming the same rental for 10 years with my family of 5.
House of Eme is where I share real rental decorating strategies – from my Splurge or Save framework to room-by-room guides that work within landlord restrictions and tight budgets.
If you’re new here, this page will help you find exactly what you need.


Brand New?
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01. Want the complete overview? Start here: Rental-Friendly Decor: The Complete Guide. This is my cornerstone post – everything I’ve learned about decorating rentals in one comprehensive guide.
It covers my five core principles, the Splurge or Save framework, and what makes rental decorating different from homeowner advice.
02. Need help with a specific room?
- Living Room: → Refresh Your Rental Living Room: My Exact Transformation
- Bedroom: → Creating a Rental Bedroom Oasis: My 10-Year Transformation
- Kitchen: → Colourful Kitchen Accessories: My Splurge or Save Framework
- Entryway: → Our Tiny Entryway Storage System for 5 People

My Signature Method:
Splurge or Save
I’ve figured out exactly where to invest your money and where to save.
The Framework:
Splurge on things you touch every day (quality cookware, washable rugs, durable furniture)
Save on things that break or change (trendy decor, kids’ dishes, temporary solutions). I’m building this into a complete course
See what we got for you
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Renter Friendly HOME DECOR
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Rental-Friendly Decor: How to Create the Home of Your Dreams (Even Temporarily)
Rental-Friendly Decor: How to Create the Home of Your Dreams (Even Temporarily) I spent my childhood looking at home decor magazines, floor plans and watching home tours on HGTV. Every Saturday morning, while other kids…
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Decluttering
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Clutter-Free Living for Families: My Realistic System (Not Minimalism)
Clutter-Free Living for Families: My Realistic System (Not Minimalism) I hate clutter. Like, genuinely can’t stand it. But I also have 3 kids, a husband, so 4 kids, and we’ve lived in the same rental…





