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10 Easy Tricks for Decorating a Rental on a Budget

You don’t need to own your home or even invest a significant amount of money into your rental to make it feel like your own. Rental agreements often come with limitations on how you can modify the home, but with a bit of creativity and a modest budget, you can transform any living space into a warm, personalized retreat. Here are 10 simple tips for decorating a rental without violating the terms of your lease or burning a hole in your wallet.

1. Upgrade the Window Furnishings

Rental window treatments are often boring or look really out of date, largely because the property owner has no real interest or incentive to spend money into these kinds of things. Fortunately, window furnishings are easy to remove and replace. Purchase some cheap linen curtains and secondhand rods and improve their appearance by using fabric paint or custom stitching. Simply store the originals and put them back up when you move out.