Living in a rental doesn’t mean that you can’t decorate for Christmas; you just have to get smart about it and avoid using nails, screws or adhesive putty so that your landlord stays full of festive spirit into the next year.
Here’s just five stress-free ways to bring Yuletide cheer into your rental this Christmas.
Have a 2D Christmas tree
Guaranteed not to drop any pine needles or shreds of tinsel, a 2D Christmas tree will help to get you in the mood without the need for watering or vacuuming.
You could head to a well-known Scandinavian furniture store for one of their minimalist Christmas trees or you could go a bit more space age and project a bright, glitzy tree onto a plain wall. All the lights and glitter you’d ever want with no need to pack up your baubles and stash them in the loft once January comes around.
Wrap tinsel around your banisters and staircases
You don’t even need sticky tape or putty for this instant Christmas transformation! Just wrap tinsel or garlands around banisters, staircases, mirrors, table legs and whatever else you fancy to bring some seasonal colour to the place.
Go large on table decorations
If you have a large table or sideboard then you can create an inviting Yuletide display with colourful Christmas ornaments, lanterns and cards. It makes for a warm atmosphere in your living space and is also easy to clear away once New Year is in.
It’s not just what’s inside that counts
You should feel festive when you walk up your garden path or to your apartment door, so hang a wreath and thread some fairy lights around to light up your lives a bit.
There’s a lot of scope for outdoor Christmas decorations so as long as you’re not digging up the lawn to implant a glowing Santa and the full complement of reindeer, you’re golden.
Dress up your windows
Winter or Christmas-themed window clings are a great way to cheer everyone up, both inside and out. You can also hang Christmas lights in your windows or place an LED lantern on your window sills.
Don’t forget your soft furnishings
Lastly, invest in some seasonal soft furnishings such as cushions, throws and even rugs so you’ll feel extra cosy as well as Christmassy.
