Rental homes continue to be popular, largely because of the convenience and freedoms that come with them, but oftentimes they can end up feeling like a hindrance when it comes to decorating your home and making the space your own. Just because there may be a few more rules when it comes to decorating doesn’t mean you should become deterred—here are 10 design tips for renters that allow your personality to shine through and stay in line with the landlord’s standards.

1. Peel and stick wallpaper

Wallpaper may seem like the last thing you can put on a rental property, but before you disregard this idea completely, we encourage you to explore peel-and-stick wallpaper! This easily applicable wallpaper is a great addition to any space and can brighten up your rooms with accent walls or new colors. Not only is it easy and quick to apply, but comes off just as seamlessly, leaving no damage to the original walls. An even more unique (and often overlooked) location for wallpaper is on the ceiling! This is sure to create a personalized space and something that is a constant conversation piece. Because of the ease of application and removal, it is also easy to change if you grow tired of the patterns or colors that you originally picked. The possibilities are truly endless!

2. Electric fireplace

Electric fireplace consoles are great ways to utilize storage space but also to add an extra dimension of coziness to your home. Since it is highly unlikely that you can install a wood-burning fireplace into a rental property, an electric fireplace is a fantastic alternative! These fit into many different-sized spaces and require no additional maintenance. Better yet, electric fireplace consoles allow you to optimize storage space through additional cabinets and drawers that are tastefully incorporated around the fireplace itself.

3. Wall art

Wall art is a timeless classic when it comes to livening up a space. You can easily add colors, themes and textures with minimal changes to the room itself. One of the best parts about decorating through wall art is how easy it is to update for the seasons or overall theme changes you might choose to make down the road.

4. Lighting

Supplemental and accent lighting is a must in any home, as it allows you to create a relaxing environment instead of having to rely solely on bright overhead lights at all times. You can try incorporating floor lamps, desk lamps, candles or fairy lights to create a more peaceful space where you can wind down each night.

5. Freshen up the floors

One of the places that often goes overlooked in the decorating process is the floors in each room. Area rugs add to any space in terms of textures, colors and even comfort! Finding an area rug that is perfect for your space may seem daunting, but is a great opportunity to balance out a room and make it much more cozy. To start, you can decide what size rug you are looking for, followed by narrowing your search through patterns and colors you’d like to utilize. Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, the hunt for a rug won’t seem so daunting and can be a fun piece to shop for!

6. Add a touch of personality

Just because a rental home won’t be yours forever doesn’t mean you should refrain from letting your personality shine through while you are there. Adding knick-knacks onto coffee tables and hanging personal items around your home can truly liven up a space and make it feel like your own. You can also energize a space by blending some of your favorite colors into the decorations and art pieces.

7. Create an enticing entryway

As the entryway is the first space you will see when you enter your home every time, it is essential that it is a space that brings you joy and that you are happy with. Consider adding a hall tree, coat rack, accent table or plants. You can even incorporate unique themes into this space, but no matter what you do, ensure that this part of your home is not overlooked!

8. Smart storage options

It always seems that no matter what size home you may have, storage space becomes a hot commodity. To help combat this challenge, you may wish to explore alternative storage options. Some of the most popular choices often include functional storage furniture and accents, such as storage ottomans, occasional tables with built-in storage space, TV consoles and entertainment centers, storage beds and more. These furniture pieces double as storage spaces and allow you to tuck away excess clutter.

9. Update your window space

The space around windows is often overlooked when it comes to design updates, but a new pair of curtains can do a lot for any room. This can help with both privacy and style and helps give a brand-new feel to a room. You can also consider adding in sheer window coverings to still let in a little bit of natural light while adding in beautiful texture.

10. Bring the outdoors in

Greenery is a great way to liven up any space. Whether it is real or faux, adding greenery into a room brings in energy but also personality. There are plants that can thrive in any kind of environment, so even if you have a low to no-light space, this is most definitely still an option for you!

One of the things that makes rental homes so great is their temporary convenience, but it is important to remember that it is still your space while you are living there. You can decorate it in a way that highlights your personality and feels cozy to those that you invite over. These design tips are easy to add, but also just as easy to remove when the time comes to move out. Let this be your sign that it is time to start decorating!