Decorating Your Rental Home: How to Make Your Style Stick Without the Damage
Good news: Your rental space can be your happy space. You can still decorate the walls without damaging them and show off your favourite frames, wall decor and artwork. Rental apartment decoration is all about creating a home that feels personal and flexible.
Here are some ways you can transform your rental walls into bold and bright statements:
Idea 1. Need a wall glow-up? Create a gallery wall.
A gallery wall is one of the easiest ways to make a rental property feel like home. Start by choosing your favourite frames, prints, photos, and meaningful pieces. They don’t need to match perfectly.
Mix sizes, colours, and styles to create a look that feels personal, whether that’s quirky and eclectic, bold and colourful, or soft and neutral. As shown in this photo, a collection of bright pink and cheery pieces can instantly bring energy and life to an otherwise blank wall.
Gallery wall tip: Lay your pieces out on the floor first to plan your arrangement, test the spacing, and create visual flow. Once your layout feels right (trust your instinct!), use Command™ Picture Hanging Strips or Picture Hangers to hang each piece securely without tools, nails, or holes. Learn more about how to hang photos and artwork without nails in this comprehensive guide.
Idea 2. Get experimental. Go beyond photos and frames.
Rental wall decoration doesn’t have to stop at framed photos. You can also display neon signs, digital art, mood lighting, or sculptural pieces that let your walls shift with your style. In this photo, a cosy, neon-lit creative room feels playful, flexible, and very personal.
Renter-friendly decorating solution gives you the freedom to create a space that inspires you every day, allowing you to come home to a lovely and lively environment. With Command™ Picture Hanging Solutions, you can enjoy that space and make your style stick.
Ready to start personalising your space? Choose the right Command™ Picture Hanging Products for your frame size and weight. Get your Command™ Products, which are available at Kmart and other leading AU retailers.
FAQs:
Q: What surfaces work best for Command™ Picture Hanging Strips in a rental property?
A: Command™ Picture Hanging Strips are commonly used on smooth, clean surfaces. They are not recommended for heavily textured or rough walls, wallpaper, or fabric wall coverings. They also aren't suitable for brick and other rough, non-stick surfaces.
Q: How much weight can Command™ Picture Hanging Strips hold?
A: Weight capacity depends on the specific Command™ Product being used. Use this guide or watch our video to understand the different holding powers of Command™ Picture Hanging Strips.
Q: Can Command™ Products be removed when I move out?
A: Yes. Command™ Products are designed for clean removal when removed according to package instructions. Remember: Be sure to pull the tab slowly and straight down, not away from the wall.
Recommended products
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Holds up to 9 kg. Suitable for displaying larger picture frames, wall art, and signs.
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Holds up to 5.4 kg. Designed to provide reliable holding power for narrow frames. Suitable for creating gallery walls, mounting décor, and wooden letters.
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Holds up to 3.6 kg. This universal picture hanger is suitable for frames with sawtooth, wire-back, and keyhole fixtures.
