More so than furniture, the items you choose for your walls, as well as their placement and arrangement, are unique to you and help you personalize your rental. For example, once you get a bedroom set delivered, your bedroom will probably become one of many with that same set. But once you finish decorating your walls, your apartment becomes unmistakably yours. We know it can be hard to try and personalize your rented space fully when you have restrictions. However, there are plenty of stylish, non-destructive ways to decorate your walls. Check out 15 of our favorite ideas to get you started. With so many attractive options for wall decor out there, you may be tempted to choose what you think would be the best items to place on a particular part of your wall all the time. But it’s always worthwhile to consider the total room decor when focusing on one spot. You may realize that the room has enough wall decor already or that adding wall decor to a certain part of your wall would unnecessarily clutter up that space. Aside from photos, you may choose to display family heirlooms, religious items, or other pieces that have sentimental value or unique meaning to you, such as an old license plate or a college banner. Mirrors aren’t your only functional decorative option, though. For example, a beautiful wall clock can serve as a piece of art and ensure you get to places on time. Other examples of functional wall decor include decorative coat racks, bulletin boards, wall-mounted televisions, and accent lighting. When buying shelving, be sure to measure the wall area to determine how long of a space you need. Also, don’t overlook the width, which determines how much space you have between the wall and the edge of the shelf to store items. If you intend to include some books or larger items on your shelves, opt for a wider shelf, such as eight inches, or a corner shelf. If you’re an avid sports fan, you can display autographed baseballs, caps, and jerseys in specialty display cases that you can find online or at a sports memorabilia store. Sculptures and other three-dimensional works of art that are suitable for your wall can be found online as well as mixed in with paintings and other flat artwork at stores that carry home decor. If an entire wall still seems like a bit of a project to tackle, you can also add borders, like wallpaper but on a smaller scale. They can add a nice touch to a kitchen or bring cheer and a theme to a nursery.
