5 RENTER-FRIENDLY DECORATING SECRETS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW

Dec 30

Written By Taylor Basilio

5 Renter-Friendly Ways to Decorate — **5 RENTER-FRIENDLY DECORATING SECRETS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW**
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Ever wonder how renters on IG and TikTok make their places look SO custom in ways that don’t even make sense? Guess what? They actually do — there are just secrets you don’t know 😏 Here are a few. ⁣

DOUBLE-SIDED MOUNTING TAPE
Have you ever wondered how renters create beautiful wood feature walls or molding that both aren't permanent and don't cause damage? Double-sided mounting tape is the answer you're looking for. Whether you're aiming for a wood slat wall or decorative wall molding, you can cut, create, and paint the wall like you normally would, but use the tape to attach the wood to the walls instead of something more permanent. It's like some magic, y'all.
REMOVABLE WALLPAPER
This is a fan favorite for obvious reasons. Wallpaper bring a shit ton of personality to a room. It's just facts. And when it's removable? Even better. It might be pricy, but sales can be taken advantage of. You can also opt to make it a room's feature, like above paneling, on a ceiling only, or as an accent wall. Some places to find the good stuff? Urban Outfitters, Overstock, or Etsy.
MIRRORS
There are so many different ways to add a mirror to your room and instantly make it seem bigger, brighter, and all-around more badass. You can hop on TikTok and check out various DIY mirror hacks, make a wall of mirrors, use tall ones to brighten a space or make it seem larger, or swap out builder-grade options for something a bit fancier. Just don't get rid of the original so you can swap it out when you move!
THE SCONCE PUCK LIGHT HACK
I wish I knew the person who originally created this genius idea so I could thank them. If you'd ever wanted to add more lighting and you have the option to hang things on your wall, try a hardwired sconce with a remote-controlled puck light. Your space? Instantly upgraded. Your room? Way cozier. Your heart? Way happier.
Me over here like? You're so welcome.
UPGRADE LIGHTING & WINDOW TREATMENTS
These are such easy upgrades that few think of, maybe because they seem more daunting than they actually are. So what are we talking here?
Those old boob lights you hate? Upgrade 'em.
Those shitty plastic blinds your dog rips apart every time a new friend walks by? Remove them and add curtains instead.
Just keep the old and plan to repair any damage caused by the new.