Your rental apartment can be your home away from home–but only if you make it your own! Even if you are not planning to stay in your rental for very long, it is still important to personalise the space and make it feel like your own. That’s why we’ve come up with 10 awesome and reversible rental apartment and decor ideas.
But how do you do all that when you have a limited budget, want to avoid making permanent changes to the property, or violate the terms of your lease agreement?
The good news is that we’re here for renting tips of all kinds, including how much it costs to furnish a house! There are plenty of ways to put your style on a rental while keeping things temporary, inexpensive, and landlord-approved.
From temporary wall coverings to furniture hacks, these ideas will help you personalise your space without damaging your security deposit.
So, if you intend to spruce up your rental space for a change, read on some awesome and reversible rental apartment decor ideas below.
1. Install floating shelves for storage
Floating shelves create pleasant visuals on the gallery wall but also hold a decent amount of weight. You can show off your book collections, sculptures, fancy cutlery, plants, etc.
With that said, it is wiser to check in with your landlord for permission before making any alterations.
Even after you get the consent, you are expected to fill any small holes you made before you move out.
2. Disguise the stained walls with temporary wallpaper
An alternate way to paint walls without damage is by sticking temporary or removable wallpapers to enhance the look and feel of the room. They are easier to install and are entirely removable, producing zero hassle when you move out. This is one of our favourite temporary wall ideas.
Note that peel-and-stick wallpaper works best on flat or smooth walls. On textured walls, you can have air bubbles.
3. Try wall stickers
Painting the walls or sticking the whole room with removable wallpaper can be tricky if you plan on decorating your rental property.
By saving you money and installation time, wall stickers can do the work without risking the loss of your deposit.
4. Cover up with peel-and-stick tiles
To update your kitchen or bathroom without spending a ton of money, consider covering your backsplash with peel-and-stick tile.
It is a much cheaper alternative to traditional glass tiles and gets installed in a fraction of the time.
Plus, you can find peel-and-stick tiles in various colours and designs, so it’s easy to find something that matches your style.
5. Add planters
If your studio apartment doesn’t have a private outdoor space for growing plants, don’t fret.
Indoor house plants can brighten up the room even with limited space or lighting. You can add them to your shelf, put them on the kitchen countertop, hang from the ceiling, or place them on the corners of the window sill according to the aesthetic you like.
Or you could follow use feng shui for plants to help you with the energy flow in your home—both beautiful and healing.
6. Invest in statement rugs
After changing your rental wall interior, don’t forget to decorate the floor space with rugs or carpets.
A statement rug can revamp the look of old flooring, and keep off stains and damage to protect your security deposit.
7. Lean a large mirror or paintings against the wall
Time for a fancy change to your rental room? Instead of hanging, lean large mirrors or pictures against the wall. Mirrors allow small spaces to appear larger by reflecting the focal point in the room.
They also add brightness and colour by reflecting natural daylight or artificial light in the room.
8. Use contact paper on the rusty doors and cabinets
Thinking of giving your doors and cabinet a makeover? Contact paper is a better way to start.
A form of adhesive laminate, contact paper is available in various colours, designs, and textures. It is easy to find contact paper that simulates the appearance of wood grain, stone, or even metal.
And if you want to add extra protection to your cabinets, you can apply a clear sealant over the top of the contact paper.
9. Hang curtains for visual interest and privacy
A simple way to add some life to your apartment, hang a curtain from the ceiling. You can choose light fabric for a pleasant look or a heavier drape for more privacy.
Curtains reduce the intensity of sunlight, making any room feel more sun-washed and relaxed.
10. Decorate with throw pillows, blankets, or canopy
If your living room lacks personality and character, throw pillows, blankets, or table runners can do a quick fix.
Keep the colour scheme consistent with the anchor theme. You don’t want them to overshadow the best parts of the room.
