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Renter’s Guide to Holiday Decorating Without Losing Your Deposit

With FrogTape reMOVEables®, you can decorate for the holidays without damage while keeping your rental and security deposit in mind.

Decorating for the holidays can make any rental feel more like home, but nails, screws and other permanent hanging methods may leave behind holes or damage when the decorations come down.

The good news? Renter-friendly holiday decorating doesn’t have to mean holding back on style. With a little creativity and FrogTape reMOVEables®, you can add festive touches throughout your apartment while keeping temporary decorating top of mind.

Here are five easy ways to decorate your rental for the holidays without making permanent changes:

1) Create a holiday gallery wall

Put blank walls to work with a festive gallery of holiday prints, family photos or seasonal cards. Mix and match pieces for an eclectic design, or stick with a single color palette for a more coordinated look.

Try this with: FrogTape reMOVEables Poster Hanging Strips for lightweight paper décor and holiday prints. These double-sided poster strips hold up to 0.5 lbs and can be used like poster tape.

2) Think vertically in small spaces

Short on square footage? Take your decorating up the walls instead of across the floor. Create a wall-mounted Christmas tree using cards, photos or lightweight decorations, or build a festive display above a desk or console.

It’s an easy way to add holiday personality without sacrificing precious apartment floor space.

Try this with: Clear Picture Hanging Strips, which hold up to 12 lbs per 4 pairs of strips and discreetly blend into any surface color - perfect for framed artwork, LED signs and more.

3) Give everyday décor a holiday makeover

You don’t need to replace your everyday décor when the holidays arrive. Add temporary seasonal touches to existing mirrors, frames or other décor to give your space an easy festive refresh.

A few small additions can make a big impact without adding bulky decorations to your rental.

Try this with: Clear mini hooks and wire hooks; they hold anywhere from 0.5 to 2 lbs, and the clear color is seamless on mirrors and glass surfaces.

4) Decorate the unexpected

Traditional decorating spots aren't the only places to add holiday cheer. Turn an unused kitchen wall, space above a desk, bedroom corner or entryway into a festive moment with lightweight signs, photos or seasonal accents.

These smaller displays can help carry your holiday style throughout your rental without overwhelming the space.

Try this with: FrogTape reMOVEables Heavy-Duty Hooks and choose a product based on the size, weight and type of décor you're displaying - these hold a range of weights and come in multiple colors.

5) Make post-holiday cleanup easier

Smart renter-friendly holiday decorating includes thinking about what happens when the decorations come down. Choosing temporary mounting solutions from the start can help simplify cleanup and avoid the holes left behind by nails and screws.

With FrogTape reMOVEables, you can choose the right solution for your holiday decorating project, enjoy throughout the season and remove according to the product instructions when you're ready to return your space to its everyday look. They feature CleanGrip Technology®, so application and removal are always easy and damage free.

Make your rental feel like home for the holidays

Renting doesn’t mean you have to hold back on holiday style. By making the most of your walls, working with the décor you already have and choosing temporary mounting solutions, even a small apartment can feel festive.

 

Interested in learning more? Our FAQs can help answer all your questions on application, removal, surface compatibility and more.

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