18 Renter-Friendly Decorating Ideas for Your Apartment

Just because you don’t actually own your place, doesn’t mean you can't make it your own. These smart and, most importantly, removable decor hacks will dial up the wow factor without putting your deposit in jeopardy.

Not everyone can afford million-dollar views. If you want to obscure an unattractive view without losing precious sunlight, try this DIY ombre effect on your windows and doors. Simply paint 2-inch squares of colored tissue paper onto the glass using a mixture of 9-parts water to 1-part decoupage medium. When it’s time to remove it from the glass, spray it down with water, let it soak for a minute, then wipe it off. Check out the how-to instructions here.

They’re tailored, polished and usually pretty expensive. Not this DIY Roman shade — it’s a no-sew optical illusion. And best of all there’s no hardware to install thanks to some well-placed tension rods. Tip: Go with fabric that's a little sheer if you want to keep your space feeling light, bright and airy. Check out the how-to instructions here.

When it comes to creating window treatments on the cheap, your shopping list should definitely include hemming tape and hot glue. These craft store staples make it easy to size your shade and add high-end embellishments like DIY tassels, fabric cut-outs or patterned trim. Check out the how-to instructions here.