Use Plants as Decor

Adding plants can brighten up your home and add color to any space. This is an easy way to make a rental property feel personal and inviting. Plants will not harm the property in any way, so they are a perfect decor piece for a rental. Adding plants to your home will require the maintenance of keeping them alive and thriving, but it is well worth the investment. If you do not have a green thumb, succulents, for example, are low maintenance and easy to grow.

Temporary Wallpaper

Temporary wallpaper is a great way to add interest to walls in a home without making a permanent commitment to a certain design. It is easily installed and can be removed quickly resulting in hardly any damage. The options of how to design your spaces are endless with wallpaper. Many different colors and patterns are available, so there is sure to be an option that fits your home. Also, consider using temporary wallpaper on objects other than walls. Consider adding it to a ceiling or using it to decorate a headboard. With wallpaper making a comeback as one of the largest interior design trends, this alternative allows renters to enjoy all the options it can provide. 

Add Pops of Color Through Furniture

Adding color to a home through furniture is possible whether you own or are renting your home. If you are unable to add color by painting the walls, this can be accomplished by purchasing furniture in your desired color scheme or paint existing furniture a new color. This option allows you to take your designs with you if you ever change homes. Your furniture is moved from home to home and can be reused or re customized to whatever you may need in the future. If you are going to buy new furniture, consider purchasing old furniture from a thrift store or yard sale that you can update and repaint to fit your home. This will save you money and help you put a personal touch on your home.

Use Rugs

Rugs are a great way to add a homey and comforting feeling to a rental property. They help separate areas and tie together the design of a home. Rugs come in various patterns and sizes  so there is an option for any space. If you do not love the flooring in your rental, rugs can provide some cover and break up large sections of flooring. You can choose a rug that complements the flooring, but it also helps to improve the overall look of your home. Consider layering rugs in a living room or bedroom to create a cozy feel perfect for relaxing.

Improve Lighting

Add additional lighting to your home utilizing tables and standing lamps. Bad lighting can make a house feel small and dingy. By simply improving the lighting, a home will feel more open, airy, and inviting. Lamps are inexpensive additions that offer a vast array of sizes and shapes that will fit nicely in any space. This will allow you to use your new purchase as a design piece and to furthermore, to improve lighting in the room.