HOME AND DESIGN: Decorate Your Rental Without Losing Your Deposit

Renting has become the norm for millions of people around the world. From students to office workers to working-class families, it seems renting is the way of the world. Alongside dodgy landlords and worrying tenancy arrangements, one of the huge downsides of renting is being unable to physically alter the space very much. With renters keen to hang on to their deposits, it is often not worth the risk of putting up a shelf or mirror that will need to be put right when the time came to move on. The inability to decorate a rental can often leave these properties feeling bland and unhomely. This in turn leads tenants to feel unsatisfied. However, with a few creative fixes, your rental can be decorated without risking your deposit. Jazz up your walls without using paint Start with the walls. Paint is a big no-no for renters as it’s often too costly and time-consuming to return the wall to its previous state if needed. An alternative way to decorate your walls is with removable wall decals which can be easily purchased online. Wall decals can feature words or images, helping to add personality to any space. These are particularly good for […]