17 Landlord-Approved Decorating Hacks For Renters

5. Introduce greenery

Whether your rental comes with an outdoor space to enjoy or not, an easy trick to remain feeling connected to the natural world is to simply bring some leafy friends inside. You'll be surprised how much a pop of green and an organic element will change the entire vibe of your place.

6. Removable wallpaper

Yep, it's a thing! Wallpapering is out of the question unless you're looking to spend a whole lot of time and cash when it comes time to reset the place to claim your bond back. A removable option is perfect for those of us who love a bit of colour and pattern and can't stand the sight of a blank wall. The best part is that your landlord will never even know it was there.

7. Swap curtains

Curtains and window treatments are notoriously daggy in rental properties. If yours are also looking a little bit worse for wear and letting your whole scheme down, go out and grab some inexpensive replacements that you can take with you when you move on. Make sure to tuck the originals away for a later date.

8. Paint furniture

Sure, you could change the colour of your walls and paint them again when you move out, but that just sounds a little bit too much work. Instead, inject colour and personality into your home by taking a paintbrush to your furniture pieces. Look for some vintage bargains that are in good condition but would benefit from a fresh new update to match your aesthetic.

13. Replace handles

So simple but so effective, selecting inexpensive handles and knobs for your kitchen cabinets or bathroom vanity will automatically elevate the interior and modernise the overall look and feel. Grab the toolkit and get your DIY afternoon on.

14. Colour play

While you have to work with what you've got to some degree in a rental property, there are no rules about having fun with decorating. The best way to introduce some fun into your aesthetic is to choose smaller items like cushions and ceramics in bold shades to spruce things up throughout.

15. Island bench

You're not always going to get the kitchen of your dreams when you're renting, so some clever choices can really transform the heart of the home. A great hack for renters is to buy a movable island bench to give you more bench space that could even work as a breakfast bar.

16. Personalise

If someone could walk into your home and not recognise who lived there, that's an issue. Whether you rent or not, your place should feel specific to you and should remind you of experiences, travels and loved ones. Dig out special photos and mementos from boxes and find ways to display them on shelves and around the house so that you feel ownership of your rental.

17. Wall shelves

There are so many products on the market these days that help renters to execute their design ideas while upholding their rental agreements. To give yourself more surface to display books, vases and other décor pieces, look for floating shelves that don't require drilling. You could also try your hand at a DIY shelving unit if that's your type of thing.