10 Ways to Decorate Without Risking Your Deposit

We all want our spaces to fit our personalities, but how can you do that without sacrificing your security deposit? Here are ten tips on making the most of your space without draining your wallet or risking your deposit.

1. Floor Lamps – Additional light is always welcome and brightens up a dull space. Creative and unusual floor lamps allow your personality to shine through.
2. Removable adhesive strips – Great for light items, removable adhesive strips and hooks make decorating easy. Just make sure to remove them at least once a year or they start to become permanent.
3. Nie Wieder Bohren – This German innovation is great for large or heavy items, especially on tile. Meaning “no more drilling”, the removable epoxy comes with tons of accessories. Everything from towel racks to doorstops is available in shiny stainless steel.
4. Fabric – Used as a wall hanging or a throw, fabric can do almost anything. Create a closet door or ‘paint’ a wall with eclectic patterned material. Hide that ugly hand-me-down sofa with soft cushions, and feel free to change it up!
5. Plants – Add a bit of life to your place by bringing in live plants. Indoor plants come in all shapes and sizes, from tall and thin to short and fat- even some that require almost no attention. If you don’t want to worry about watering, silk flora are a great alternative. Keep them out of direct sunlight, though, they have a tendency to fade.
6. Sculptures or Pottery- Going along with the plant theme, the pottery should complement your décor. Modern pots have sleek lines and unusual shapes, where classic pottery can bring a cozy feel. Sculptures and other objets d’art catch the eye and brighten up plain countertops.
7. Rugs – Adding a rug can create an entirely new space. Even if your place has wall-to-wall carpeting, a new rug can turn a confused area into a calm reading space.
8. Posters – The go-to guy of dorms everywhere, posters don’t have to be tacky. Tasteful art prints are available economically online, and landscapes open up a room. If your space is lacking a window, try putting up a poster that gives you the view you really want.
9. Furniture – Sometimes you’re stuck with whatever furniture you have, but you can revitalize a room by making just a few small changes. A room divider is a creative way of separating a space without building a wall, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Adding a nice tablecloth or piece of stone to a table can hide imperfections, and an unusually shaped chair can pop a boring room.
10. Wall Stickers- Relatively new and inexpensive, wall stickers are huge pieces of art for your wall. Easily removable, these modern artworks take up no space, but provide tons of ambiance. Look on Blik.com or other sites for fun ideas.

Whatever you do to decorate, make sure it fits your style and taste. You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time, just give it a little thought and do some research and you’ll find the perfect décor for your space without sacrificing your deposit.

Taken From Doorfly