About Home: How to Love Your Rental

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor When you rent an apartment, it can be tough to make the space feel like home—especially when your decorating options are limited by square footage or your landlord's rental rules. But with a little bit of adaptability and creativity, it's easy to transform a rented space into a home! Finding the Right Apartment Apartment hunting can be an utter nightmare. Not only does it raise soul-searching questions like, Which neighborhood do I want to live in? Do I need one bathroom or two? How much rent can I afford? Does my cat really love me?, but it's totally stressful, too. Fear not, my fellow renters! We've got plenty of tips and tricks to make your apartment search a breeze. As for your cat's affection ... you're on your own. Should I Get a Studio or One-Bedroom? Apartment Hunting for Pet Owners How to Break a Lease Search Related Topics:  finding an apartment  lowering stress  leasing issues Furnishing Your New Apartment So, you've found the perfect apartment in the perfect location. And I bet your landlord is really awesome, too. Now you need to furnish the place! Check out apartment-sized sofas and stylish accent furniture for space-saving seating options; define spaces with area rugs or creative room dividers; and look for furniture with sneaky storage, like coffee tables, ottomans or bedframes with drawers. How to Make Your Apartment Feel Bigger Furniture Arrangement for a Small Space How to Furnish an Apartment Using Home Accessories I've said it before and I'll say it again: home accessories are the absolute easiest way to dress up your space. Plus, they're completely reversible, so you can ensure you'll get your security deposit back at the end of your lease. Toss some bold throw pillows on your sofa, blend antique treasures with modern accents on your mantel or coffee table or mix different fabrics for an eclectic, homey vibe. And hey, if you're not in love with the results, remember: you can undo your decor in mere seconds. How to Arrange Home Accessories like a Pro Mixing His and Her Style How to Choose Patterns Search Related Topics:  decorating accessories  displaying collections  books on decorating Renter-Friendly Wall Decor Whether your landlord doesn't allow painting or you just don't feel like painting (hey, I hear you—it's a lot of work!), there are plenty of ways for renters to add color to their walls. Try arranging a huge gallery wall with your favorite artwork and photos or, if you're feeling really ambitious, hang temporary wallpaper. I personally love these colorful, yarn-wrapped letters; you can spell anything and put 'em anywhere! How to Make Three-Dimensional Wall Art Turn a Greeting Card into Wall Art Simple Ways to Dress Up Boring Walls Search Related Topics:  diy projects  decorating with color  flea market decorating Related Searches For Rental com Rental Studio Space Rental Landlord Rental House Rental Agency Featured Articles 9 Small Kitchens with Big Style How Room Color Affects Your Mood Grow Your Own Garlic Indoors 5 Steps to a Clean, Green Shower 20 Gorgeous Kitchen Backsplashes Everything You Need to Organize a Closet   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement