Thankfully there are a whole host of clever temporary buys, from command strips (your new best friend) to peel-and-stick ...

But just because I live in a rental property doesn't mean I have to skimp on decorating ... taking a good hard look at your walls. Peel-and-stick wallpaper works best with smooth walls.

It feels generally accepted these days that accent walls are out ... Yes, there is. Hand-painted decorative borders and trimmings are the perfect color pop for those who don't want to commit ...