Page 19 Fall Home Improvement 2025 Lincoln Daily News out the faucets to give an updated look. Make sure you put the old ones away; in case you need to put them back on when you leave. Rugs, peel-in-stick tiles, contact paper or carpet remnants can really warm up the space and add color and depth to a room, whether on the floor or walls. To tie it all together, choose throw pillows, Afghans, curtains or sheers, and picture frames. Do you have a green thumb? If you don’t, there are some incredibly good minimal maintenance plants that can add the warmth, brighten up any space and boost your overall health and wellbeing. However, if the only green thumb you know of doesn’t belong to you there are many nice silk plants with which you can decorate. If you are working in a smaller space, using multifunctional furniture is a good choice. Such as a dining area that can also be your workspace, or a bookcase that folds out to a desk. Also, stacking or layering your small room can add depth and make a room look larger and warm. Putting your couch in front of a built-in bookcase and decorating above the couch adds depth. By adding cushions, rugs or throws to corners will give that lived in look. In a smaller rental, storage is key. It can be achieved by using all styles and colors of baskets in closets, shelves and on the floor. This will help contain clutter with a flare. Regardless of where you live, it’s yours. Even if you rent you can still make it yours and make it reflects your style, your hobbies, your collections, a place to feel safe and comfortable that is uniquely yours. Decorate with what you love and what impresses you, instead of making purchases that you think others will like or that you think will impress your friends and family. Be true to yourself and you will love your space. [JA Hodgdon-Ruppel] Sources: 15 Temporary Ways to Personalize Your Rental Without Risking Your Deposit – growmylifestyle.com https://bedthreads.com/blogs/journal/budgetrental-decorating?srsltid=AfmBOopATGvnX UHb0RDhVFo4LmqEraXjuAHCH1i6uvncni NCXheeCIEO https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/ a35093246/decorating-rented-home/
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