One of my reader’s emailed me a few weeks ago and asked me if I could share a few simple decorating tips for renters. She and her husband recently moved into a rental home and they are limited to what can they can do to make it feel like “home.”
I thought I would run a small series over the next few weeks on easy ways to decorate a rental. Here are a few simple tips to get them started on the right track…
Soften your Space with Fabric…
Create a focal wall in the bedroom with an upholstered headboard.
Images via Better Homes and Gardens, PoppyTalk, ErinEverafter, RealEstate, IsabellaandMaxRooms, Etsy
Use throw pillows as an easy, inexpensive way to add color, pattern and your style to a rental.
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Great tips as always! I rent… sucks, but have implied all those tips!
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What a great series. Love all the soft touches that can make a rental feel like home.
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Liz,
I have been fantasizing about making a fabric headboard for years…only I’m sure you too, can imagine the look of serious doubt on D’s face, when all those supplies show up, right? My family is finally visiting this summer…..maybe I’ll give it a shot. PS- I wanna be the chick who can decorate like picture #1 AND wear those awesome heels all day long. Whatever!
Wonderful tips. Fabric is a real game-changer. Love the curtains idea, too! They always make a huge impact!
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I love the look of the framed fabric panels hung on the wall. It is the perfect way to add interest and style yet temporary enough for a rental. Great idea for a series…all of the desig tips can be appreciated by owners as well!
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Holy cow—I love that headboard. Great ideas.
Thanks for the rental decorating tips! I’m looking forward to hearing what’s next!
xo Becca
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These are really great tips Elizabeth! Hope you are having a great day!
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what a great series Elizabeth!
Ohhh! I’m hooked. Can’t wait for more tips. Wish I would have thought of some of these ideas back when i was renting.
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I’m hooked. Great ideas. I wish I would have thought of some of these when I was renting.
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Great tips, Elizabeth! Easy ways to soften the look of a space as well as to add color when not being able to paint walls.
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great tips! I may do a few of these and I’m not a renter!!!:)
this is an amazing post! i will have to remember this. thank you so much for the wonderful tips!
i would love for you to link this post up to the spread the love weekend wrap up party i host on my blog. http://www.lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/03/spread-love-4-elissa-hudson-giveaway.html
there is also an AMAZING elissa hudson print giveaway going on right now as well.
hope to see you there!
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I love the idea of framing lovely fabrics and putting them on the wall.
And that upholstered headboard is a perfect dream! 
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Wow, looking at your pictures I would have never guessed you were a renter. I’d love if you could come link up at my first ever Tutorial Tuesday at Our Thrifty Ideas http://www.ourthriftyideas.com/2012/04/tutorial-tuesday-1.html
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So awesome! Thank you for linking up to Home Sweet Home!
Sherry