Whether you just moved into your new apartment, or you've been renting the same place for years, it's important that your rental home feels like, well, home! There are a number of temporary ways to reflect your personality in your decor — without sacrificing your security deposit. Here are five essential decorating tips that every renter should know.

1. Change the hardware. Give your apartment an instant upgrade by replacing hardware. Switch knobs on cabinet doors with something gold and glamorous — just make sure that you can switch them back before moving day.
2. Use rugs. Rugs are every renter’s friend. Choose something bright and colorful or stark and minimalist to create a designer-quality look.
3. Add temporary wallpaper. Temporary wallpaper is a great alternative to wall paint. Create an accent wall in the bedroom or go wild and wallpaper an entire room.
4. Hang art. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make your space your own is by creating a gallery wall or adding a large framed print on a bare wall.
5. Add window treatments. Cover your windows in chic, sumptuous curtains to add personality to a space and make a room feel put-together.

Dos and Don'ts of Decorating a Rental [HGTV]
5 Easy, High-Impact Rental Decorating Ideas (That Can Move With You) [Apartment Therapy]
How to Decorate a Rental [Style Me Pretty]

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