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Landlord-approved decorating hacks for renters

Style ideas that won't risk your deposit
Create washi tape walls
Pick peel-and-stick wallpaper
Style up your splashback
Add no-drill hooks
Create a canopy
Add a detachable headboard
Upcycle luggage for blanket boxes
Wheel in an extra clothes rail
Try a colourful bookshelf
Curate a breakout corner
Add colour with table linens
Wallpaper the furniture
Stock up on stylish stationery
Prop up a pinboard
Go for modular seating
Use clever kitchen storage
Lean framed pictures
Use storage room dividers
Go wild with greenery
Update the shower curtain
Use fresh flowers
Get creative with candles
Go large with lighting
Cover your sofa in a flash
Pimp your furniture
Get cosy with throw rugs
Invest in a stylish cabinet
Increase your counter space
Give windows the wow factor
Customise your kitchen
Update soft furnishings
Try a stylish screen
Fix up an ugly floor
Use baskets for storage
Lean a mirror
Style up string lights
Colour block paint
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Style ideas that won't risk your deposit

Lacklustre décor can be a real downer in a rental property. But fear not, we've got some budget-friendly, portable ideas that won't damage the walls and shouldn't upset your landlord (although it's always best to check with them first).

Whether you're a university student heading off to a new dorm room or a homeworker looking to revitalise your rental home, these easy projects and updates will make your house a home in no time.

Click or scroll to make the most of every inch and stamp your personality on your environment with these easy projects...

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Rachel Homer

29 October 2024

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