DECORATING a rental home is not the same as decorating an owned property.
Even with an easygoing landlord, rental property rules regarding structural changes and internal and external facelifts apply.
Unfortunately, this can leave renters feeling left out of the decorating loop, but it shouldn't. There are still plenty of ways to add some temporary pizazz for the length of your lease.
Soft furnishings like cushions, throws, curtains and blinds can add a sense of texture and comfort to a room, and better yet, you can take them with you when you move.
If space is limited in a rental property, explore temporary storage options that also add flair.
You can use a standalone ladder, storage trunk, basket or bookcase both for storage and as a decorative display piece.
Adding living decor is one of the best ways to inject colour, personality and warmth into a rental property. Introduce greenery with potted plants, terrariums, flowers and a herb garden.
The floor is a great space for temporary decorative pieces that double up as comforts, such as rugs, beanbags, pouffes and floor cushions.
There are ways of decorating walls without doing any permanent damage.
Making your own wallpapered panels is the best way of adding wallpaper without actually sticking it on the walls. And thanks to adhesive picture-hanging strips, it's now possible to decorate your walls with picture frames, canvas prints and art without having to use hooks.
