While renting comes with lots of freedoms, oftentimes decorating a rental comes with limits. White walls, strict lease rules, and security deposit anxiety can make it feel like real design choices are off the table.
But, we have great news! Those white walls do not have to be a staple for the months or years you spend in this new place. Our peel and stick wallpaper is the best wallpaper for renters, proving that temporary living doesn’t have to mean temporary style. With our wide assortment of easy DIY and removable designs, you can add warmth and personalization to your rental, without damaging walls or breaking your lease rules.
What Makes the Best Wallpaper for Renters?
First, let’s break down the best wallpaper for renters, because not all wallpaper is renter-safe. While absolutely beautiful and elevated in texture, unpasted wallpapers are not recommended for your rental.
Instead, look for removable, peel and stick wallpaper that will stay on as long or as temporary as you wish. This self-adhesive style wallpaper does not require glue, pastes or water, so installation is easy and can be a DIY project. With our peel and stick wallpaper, you simply can peel it off with ease when you’re ready to move out.
To recap, here are pros of our peel and stick wallpaper for renters:
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Easy DIY installation
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Easily removable, without wall damage
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Quick, personalized style
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Perfect for short-term leases or seasonal refreshes
Inspiration for your Rental’s Wallpaper
Wallpapering the entire apartment is not necessary. You can make a huge impact with your personalized design choices with a few strategic placements. Our recommendations for the biggest impact when applying wallpaper in rentals include:
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Accent walls. In high-trafficked spaces such as living rooms, entryways and dining rooms, accent walls can create a visual anchor without overwhelming the space.
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Behind the bed. Applying peel and stick wallpaper behind the bed is a wonderful way to customize the most personal space in your rental. It will act as a headboard alternative and make your room feel like a place you truly want to rest your head at night.
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Bathrooms. Wallpaper in a bathroom instantly transforms its entire look. In a rental, you may not have the option to uninstall that dated, blue porcelain countertop, but with the right wallpaper print, you can make it feel like a design decision rather than an antiquated settling point.
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Closets, bookshelves or nooks. If you have any unique small spaces in your rental, a patterned print that makes it pop will turn that area into a keystone attention grabber. It will add a lot of character, with the lowest effort.
Wallpaper Installation & Removal Tips for Renters
Taking the proper steps to install our peel and stick wallpaper in your rental will ensure it removes cleanly, without damage, upon move out. Be sure to follow these installation steps before/when applying:
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Apply peel and stick wallpaper only to walls that have been primed and painted with an eggshell, satin or semi-gloss finish.
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Do not apply to walls that are textured, or that have matte, flat or low sheen paint application, as these surfaces may experience paint stripping upon removal.
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Prior to application, wipe the full wall surface with an isopropyl alcohol + water solution (1:1 ratio). Allow it to fully dry before installation.
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Test a small area to check for compatibility prior to applying to a full wall.
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If your rental was painted prior to moving in, wait a minimum of 30 days from paint application to install the peel and stick wallpaper.
Congratulations on the new rental! Now, it’s time to make the temporary place feel like home. Shop our wide assortment of peel and stick wallpaper for your rental here.
