Are you looking to decorate your space? Such decisions often come easy to home-owners. After all, they alone are responsible for the renovations and repairs in the home. But what happens if you’re renting? First, you must consider what such an action can spell for your lease. In some cases, you could lose your deposit. Moreover, if things go awry, you could be landed with added charges when moving out. So, choosing how to spruce up a rental space can be tricky. Luckily, we’ve found a solution in the form of temporary wallpaper for renters. What is it, and how does it work?
The rise of temporary wallpaper
Traditional wallpaper comes encumbered with challenges. It requires a paste to adhere to the wall and pasting it on can be messy. In most cases, people hire professional help to get the work done. But that’s not what makes it unfriendly for renters. It’s the fact that stripping it takes a lot of work. You could even damage the wall when removing the wallpaper. Why? The wallpaper adheres to the wall so much that you must use special tools to remove it. Oh, and there’s a lot of messy scraping involved. So, of course, most landlords frown upon their tenants going anywhere near this wallpaper.
What’s the alternative? Temporary wallpaper! It’s self-adhesive, so you don’t need to use a paste to attach it to the wall. Moreover, it’s easy to hang. All you do is peel it off its backing and fix the wallpaper to the wall. Then, when you want to remove it, you peel it off the wall, and just like that, the surface is free. We should also add that there are many design options, including flower peel and stick wallpapers. These are some of the reasons it’s become such a hit with renters. Add the fact that it’s attractive and long-lasting, and you have yourself a winner.
You can see why using temporary wallpaper could be the best option for your space. So, which options are the best for your home?
Modern appeal
Do you want to keep up with the current trends? Modern wallpaper will help you do just that. It helps that temporary wallpaper is easy to install and remove. So, any time the tide of fashion changes, you can jump on the next wave and ride it out. Is there a way to get more out of this wallpaper? Of course! We recommend that you:
- Keep it simple: Minimalism has been garnering a following in the last few years, and it seems that this movement is here to stay. So, why not embrace it and all that comes with it? For example, choose a few colours instead of going with a ton of hues at once. You could use one to complement or contrast the other. The beauty of simplicity ensures that you don’t clash with the shades and patterns.
- Go metallic: How about lending the room a certain elegance? That’s easy! All you need is a metallic finish to the wallpaper. The best way to do this is to match the finish with accessories in the room. For example, if you use rose gold, ensure the objects in the room tie in with this.
Oh, and don’t shy away from using floral and botanical patterns. Like minimalism, these are also here to stay. So, go big, go small – it does not matter as long as you invite nature into your home.
Going floral
Flowers have always been praised for their natural beauty. Throughout history, people have sung about them, written odes to them, painted them and consumed their essence in every possible way. Has this changed? Not a bit! If anything, people are even more invested in getting these flowers into their homes. So, floral wallpapers have become quite a hit. Isn’t it time that you, too, embraced this beauty?
But of course, there’s the question of what hues bode well with floral patterns. Should you stick to lighter shades or opt for darker ones? There’s no wrong answer as it all depends on what you want to impart on your space. Common options include:
- Pink: How about going with the colour of pure romance? Pink communicates love and also leans on infatuation. Its sweetness might be what you need to express how you truly feel about your home.
- Red: Does this hue signify danger? Sure, but red roses lined up your wall will not scare anyone away. If anything, they will inspire many with their breath-taking and majestic beauty.
- Blue: Will depicting the water and the sky make your guests feel blue? Hardly- they will be lost in the balance and calmness of the sea and will feel right at home. However, if you want to add a hint of mystery, try darker hues.
What other colours would be fitting for your home?
Playing with the plain
Monochromes – are these in or out? The answer is in! Not everyone wants the hassle of mixing and matching multi-toned wallpapers. So, sticking with simple plain wallpapers might be a great choice. Why?
- They complement patterns: You probably know that using patterned wallpaper on all walls can be overwhelming. People rarely enjoy being in a room where they felt visually overstimulated. Do you know how to avoid this situation? A plain wallpaper on three sides, leaving the pattern on only one feature wall.
- They’re trendy: You can create a neutral background that can stand independently. You can decide on a plain colour to match the décor in the rest of your home. For example, if the accessories are pretty varied, the plain addition would eliminate any competition.
Besides, it’s easy to create a striking light and dark effect with plain colours. So, why not have a go at that?
Should you hang wallpaper in your apartment? While removable wallpaper is easy to install, maintain and extract, you should get the go-ahead from your landlord. Afixing it requires that you first prep your walls which might not be included in your lease. So, first, get the green light before investing in any wallpaper. That said, enjoy the experience!
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