Decorating your rent house with the limitations set down by your landlord can seem discouraging. You may feel like your rent house will never be able to display you own personal flare. The truth is that there are many simple ways to decorate your rent house or flat without upsetting the home owner.

When choosing furniture for your rent house pick pieces that will really attract attention. By choosing bold furniture you will attract attention away from the features on the home that you cannot change such as the floors and wall colour. Many people, at some point in their life, find themselves moving more frequently than they like. Sturdy lasting furniture will allow you to bring your style with you to each new rent house and no matter where you are, bold or funky furniture can really display you personal style and make any room feel like home. It is important to consider the type of house you will rent before investing in your furniture, though. While a large overstuffed sofa is comfortable and looks great in a large room it can feel a bit cramped in a small area. Also, a very small couch will look lost in a large open space.

If you cannot afford new furniture to brighten up your space there are many less expensive ways to make your rent house your own. A colourful tapestry will hide stark white walls and warm up any living space. You could hang paintings or framed pictures to achieve the same effect. If you want a more personal touch, paint your own wall hanging on a large piece of canvas.

One of the largest and most often overlooked spaces in a home is the floor. Finding a nice rug to lie in the largest area of your home will add a personal touch to your rent house that will make it feel warm and inviting. Even if the home you are renting has carpet on the floor a nice rug will add colour and style while protecting the existing carpet which can be a pretty expensive fix if ruined.

Window treatments are often thrown up without much thought as a way to block the light but a well chosen curtain can really tie the room together. Choose a window treatment that complements the rug and walls and you will create a finished look to the room. They also serve the practical purpose of lowering energy costs. A lovely heavy curtain will keep out the cold of winter but can be pulled back to let the spring sun help to warm the home.

You don't have to be a professional designer to create a look that will showcase your personal taste when decorating you rent house. You just need a little imagination to create a look that will make your house feel like home and keep your landlord happy. Remember, you may not own the house but it is your home, it is important that you make it feel that way.