How to Add Personality to Your Rental Home (Without Damage!)

How to Add Personality to Your Rental Home (Without Damage!)

Renting a home doesn’t mean you have to settle for plain walls and a cookie-cutter space. While permanent changes like painting or drilling might be off-limits, there are plenty of stylish, damage-free ways to make your space bring our personality and character for your kids or nursery room!

Here’s how to add warmth, personality, and creativity to your rental without breaking the rules!

Use Removable Wall Decals for Instant Impact

One of the easiest and most renter-friendly ways to personalise your walls is with removable wall decals—and at Tiny Haven, we love using our fabric wall decals for a premium, seamless look. Unlike traditional vinyl stickers, our decals have a soft, matte finish that blends beautifully into your walls, giving a more natural, painted-on effect.

Why Decals Work for Rentals:
✔ They’re completely removable & repositionable
✔ No damage, no sticky residue, no commitment
✔ Available in fun designs, nature elements, or educational themes

Try This:

Pro Tip: Create a statement wall with decals instead of wallpaper for a high-end, rental-friendly look! Our fabric decals are easy to apply, remove, and re-use, making them perfect for renters and growing kids’ spaces.

We love our Dainty Flower Wall Decals - these come in two sizes an A3 sheet or a large long sheet - pictured below is the large long sheet!

Lean, Layer & Hang Wall Art Without Damage

Since many rentals don’t allow nails or drilling, there are plenty of ways to display your prints without making a single hole!

Ways to Style Prints Without Damaging Walls:
✔ Lean prints on floating shelves—Mix in books, candles & personal items.
✔ Layer prints above dressers & consoles—Overlapping frames create a relaxed, curated look.
✔ Place oversized prints on the floor—This works especially well for world map prints or statement pieces.

💡 Want to hang your prints without damage? Use removable hooks & strips designed for renters! Adhesive picture hooks are a great alternative to nails—holding strong while being easily removable when it’s time to move out. Bunnings has a great guide on rental-friendly hooks & hanging solutions here.

💡 Try This:

✨ Pro Tip: If you’re unsure about layout, arrange your prints on the floor first to test different placements before committing!

Play with Textures & Soft Furnishings

If walls can’t be changed, bring in different textures through rugs, cushions, throws & curtains.

Easy Ways to Add Texture & Warmth:
✔ Layer a large rug to break up neutral flooring
✔ Use sheer curtains for soft, natural light
✔ Mix materials like linen, wool, and rattan for dimension

💡 Try This:

  • 🌈 Add a colorful throw that ties into your wall prints or decals.
  • 🎨 Use printed cushions to complement your wall art.

✨ Pro Tip: If your rental has ugly floors, large area rugs are an easy (and reversible) fix!

Create a Cozy Nook Just for Your Little One

Want to make your little one's space feel more personal and inviting? A small, dedicated nook can turn any rental into a warm, playful retreat for your little one!

📌 Easy Nook Ideas for Kids’ Rooms:
✔ Reading corner – A comfy chair, soft rug & a framed print of their favorite theme.
✔ Interactive learning space – Pair alphabet or number prints with fun decals.
✔ Personalised name wall – Feature a custom name print with matching decals.

💡 Try This:

  • 👦 Boyhood print for an adventurous, playful space.
  • 👧 Sisterhood print to celebrate sibling bonds and connection.
  • 🌍 World map print for little explorers who love learning.

✨ Pro Tip: Using removable decals + prints in these nooks lets you easily update the space as your child grows—without any damage!

Final Thoughts: Create a Space That Grows With Your Little One

Kids grow so fast, and so do their interests and their imaginations! One minute they love soft neutrals and cute animal prints, and the next, they’re asking for a big kid room with their favourite themes. Or maybe a new sibling is on the way, and it’s time to transform the nursery into a shared space.

That’s why removable wall decals and prints are the perfect solution for creating a beautiful, personalised space—without the commitment. Easily swap out nursery prints for big-kid designs, add educational elements as they start learning, or mix and match to suit a growing family.

At Tiny Haven, we make it easy to create spaces that grow with your child—offering stylish, high-quality prints and decals that bring warmth, personality, and fun to every stage of their childhood. 💛

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