Perhaps the most disappointing consequence of living in a rental is not being able to paint your space with the interior paint colors of your dreams. Whether you select a pristine white, a palette of trusty neutral paint colors, or a soothing blue, the color of your walls can significantly influence the overall feel of a room. But just because you can’t paint your rental doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your style. Here are five easy alternatives to painting walls, whether it’s because of time restraints, cost worries, or landlord rules. You can stretch fabric along your wall and secure it along the perimeter with tiny nails or pushpins that will barely leave a mark. Alternatively, you can cover foam boards that are just as tall as your room and attach those to your walls. Either way, you’ll wind up with a cool wall covering for a steal. If you don’t want to dive headfirst into a DIY project, companies like Framebridge and Desenio will do the legwork for you, and plan a truly photogenic gallery wall; all you have to do is hang it up. Search for one-of-a-kind tapestries on Etsy and Anthropologie, and find affordable options at Urban Outfitters.
