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Moving into a home is exciting, but some landlords won’t allow you to personalize their rental property. Or, if they do, they may expect you to pay to restore the home to what it was before you got there. Fortunately, there are some great Amazon finds that let you express your personality without damaging the walls or making permanent alterations.
While looking on Amazon, you’ll find some incredible pieces that will improve the look of your rental home. These 10 are especially impressive considering their price point.
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Peel-and-stick wallpaper is a type of wall covering with a sticky back layer. You don’t need water or messy glue to put it up. You just pull off the paper liner and press it onto a clean wall. Coming in many colors and patterns, peel-and-stick is easy to install, can be pulled off without ruining the wall and is great for renters. It’s also a fun way to make a feature wall or line a bookcase.
TACHIO Floral Peel and Stick Wallpaper has a beautiful hand-drawn design featuring wild roses and butterflies on a cream background. It can cover a dark wall with no show-through.
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Getting a wall-mounted light for reading is one thing, but what about overhead lights? While not all overhead lights are easy to exchange, many are if you have some wiring abilities. If you don’t, hire an electrician. Replacing a small fixture with a chandelier can brighten a room and enhance your decor. And depending on the light, you might save money on electricity.
Lynnoland Store’s Black Chandelier comes with six, eight or 10 lights and has a modern finish. Its pre-assembled lamp arm makes installation more hassle-free.
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Adding new doorknobs and handles to a rental home can upgrade security, hide wear and tear and modernize the look without spending much money. You can easily remove the new hardware and put the old handles back when you move out. Before you change any outside locks, speak to your landlord. Many require a key to your rental.
Ravinte Matte Black Cabinet Handles are made of zinc alloy and have a smooth, drawer-pull feel. You can use them on kitchen cabinets, dressers, cupboards or drawers.
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It’s common that landlords will advise against hanging pictures on the wall. That’s where picture hanging strips come in. These strips don’t require any tools and won’t damage your walls. Plus, they pull off smoothly without leaving sticky residue. With these strips, you can hang most items unless they’re over 15 or 20 pounds, so most frames will work fine.
EZlifego Heavy Duty Invisible Bond strips are easy to use and are traceless and waterproof. Their strong holding power means you can mount or repair stuff, including pictures and posters.
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Temporary floors come in many categories. One includes something similar to adhesive wallpaper, which is the peel-and-stick vinyl. However, there are foam, carpet and interlocking plastic wood. All four give you a completely different floor without the mess. However, if you want to bring your floor with you, we recommend using foam, carpet or wood options.
MioTetto Interlocking Foam Tiles come in multiple colors and are useful for play or workout rooms. They protect the floor underneath while also being waterproof and easy to clean.
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If you don’t want to commit to changing the floors entirely, consider adding a few area rugs. Adding area rugs in a rental helps cover worn or ugly floors, reduces noise for downstairs neighbors, adds warmth and comfort, protects the landlord’s original flooring and injects personal style into a neutral space. It can also define zones in open concept rooms.
RELEANY Washable Area Rug is five by seven feet and comes in multiple patterns and colors. You can match them to virtually any room, especially if you want a Victorian look.
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Many rental homes come with a standard faucet or showerhead, but you can easily replace these and store the standard one for when you move out. Installing a new faucet or showerhead in a rental home could improve water pressure, reduce utility bills, fix leaks and upgrade the room’s look. A showerhead with a hose also makes it easier to wash yourself.
The FORIOUS Bathroom Faucet is modern, stylish and leakproof. It’s also simple to install thanks to the threaded hoses. It’s made from stainless steel to resist rust and corrosion.
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That toilet seat cover has probably been through many renters and is most likely white or another color that doesn’t match your decor. Swapping out a plastic cover with a wooden one can make your throne more durable. Or if you’re more interested in comfort, there are toilet seat covers that light up when you lift them, include heated seats or have a bidet extension.
The Angel Shield Durable Wood Veneer Toilet Seat features an anti-scratch coating and fits most American Standard toilets. It’s more eco-friendly, as it’s made from enameled wood.
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If a backsplash looks old or outdated, you can try a temporary one. These peel-and-stick types allow you to personalize a sterile kitchen, cover stained walls and protect surfaces from grease or water splatters without making permanent alterations or risking your security deposit. It’s a super quick DIY project, too. All you need to do is clean the surface, peel and stick.
Smart Tiles Peel and Stick Backsplash comes in unique colors like forest green, powder pink and petrol blue. They’re also moisture- and heat-resistant and low-VOC.
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You may be surprised to find that your rental unit doesn’t come with curtain rods. If you want to install curtains for privacy or a pop of color, consider a no-drill curtain rod bracket. These require no power tools, prevent permanent damage to walls or trim, take mere minutes to mount and eliminate the need for measuring tapes, levels or patching holes when moving.
ALLZONE Tension Curtain Rods are available in 28 to 160 inches and are adjustable. They use a pin-lock mechanism to provide excellent stability and weight support for many window types.
Maybe that rental isn’t your own space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it feel like home. With these items, you’ll be able to customize your rooms without leaving anything permanent. What’s more, you can take many of these items with you when you move.
