Small Spaces & Renters

Deposit-safe ideas for apartments, studios and rentals.

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Bright apartment living room with a leaning mirror, plug-in wall lamp, linen curtains and a jute rug over carpet

Small Spaces & RentersUnder $25 Renter-safe

The Renter's Guide to Decorating Without Losing Your Deposit

Renter friendly decor ideas that come off clean: our 3-level renter-safe rating, room-by-room upgrades and a move-out checklist to protect your deposit.

18 min read · 1 weekend to start, 1 afternoon to undo

Framed prints and a small round mirror on a white apartment wall above a wooden console table

Small Spaces & RentersUnder $25 Renter-safe

How to Hang Anything Without Nails: A Weight Guide

11 min read · 30 minutes per wall, plus 1 hour adhesive wait

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