Rental apartments come with certain perks – you don’t have to worry about repairs or any complications that come with homeownership. At the same time though, you also have limitations on how much you can decorate and change about your home.
If you don’t like the wallpaper in your home or need to make some structural changes, your hands are basically tied unless your landlord allows you to do it. In most cases though, that is not the case.
UMoveFree helps you find apartments for rent that might fit your needs, but it’s hard to find a place where the owner will let you modify and decorate as much as you wish. When working with limited recourses when it comes to interior decor, here are some things you can do.
Indoor Plants
There’s nothing quite like using indoor plants to liven up a drab and dull apartment. Not only are certain indoor plants known for purifying the air and making the atmosphere better, but simply having plants and flowers around can improve your mood and make your rental smell better.
Things like large potted plants can be great for corners, and you can even install hanging plants from the ceiling. At the same time, you might want to hang some plant-based art on the walls or place flower pots on open shelves. You can also place fresh and dried flower arrangements in vases around the house.
Textures and Fabrics

One thing you shouldn’t do is underestimate the importance of fabrics and textures in your home decor. The right rug, tablecloth, or curtain can really transform a space, and there’s nothing stopping you from getting anything like this according to your choice in your rental apartment.
If you want your home to have a more colorful and vibrant atmosphere, think about getting cushion covers, tablecloths, and curtains that fit the intended theme. When getting patterns, make sure to vary the size of the patterns rather than the style – they will all blend together in the room no matter what style they are if that’s the case.
At the same time, natural textures like cotton and layering different kinds can help you add some depth and openness to the space without making the space too loud or colorful.
If your home is small and space is limited, avoid covering the floor with rugs or carpets.
Removable Wallpaper
One of the best ways to work around not having the wall colors or patterns you desire is to use removable wallpaper to decorate your space. This way, you won’t be making any major changes to your space that your landlord would object to all while getting yourself the interior you always wanted.
If this would be your first time getting removable wallpaper, make sure to get more than you think you’ll need. You should also avoid getting any patterns that are too delicate and wouldn’t be easy to align. The pattern should also be something that doesn’t let small air bubbles be too obvious on it.