Designer Emily Henderson's Decorating Tips For Renters

The author of Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, From Tabletops to Bookshelves, designer Emily Henderson collaborated with single-family home rental company Invitation Homes to share some practical advice for making a rental home into a cozy, on-trend and functional space. Better still, you can take these tips with you each time you move to make every space beautifully suited to your unique style.

Whether you are renting or owning, in a city or town for one year or in a forever home, there is no reason you can't personalize and customize your space. Emily Henderson advises home owners and renters to "go into your attic or box of mementoes" for artwork and sculptural elements in your home in place of expensive, original artworks. "If it's two-dimensional and means something to you, it can become a piece of art." The living room coffee table is a repurposed circus elephant stand painted with black spray paint, as is the etagere in the far corner. Circular forms that bring in a hip, Eighties vibe repeat in the couch and mantel mirror and peacock blue and natural wood side tables in the room to bring cohesion to this Boho-Scandi living room.

This stunning leather chair was sourced at an Atlanta thrift store. "It takes more time, but costs less if you thrift" says Henderson.

Simple white frames house a variety of special, sentimental objects in this chic gallery wall design by Emily Henderson. A Lucite box holds a sculptural object and three small frames house matchbooks from favorite restaurants. A gallery wall should be a reflection of the resident's tastes and interests and doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to create says Henderson. These personally significant mementoes help you capture your personal style and memories no matter where you go.

Designer tip: A large matte adds impact with small art and objects, like these matchbooks.