Neutral color palettes are popular for decorating rental spaces because light colors make the space appear bigger, and neutral tones are easy to touch up between tenants.
Unfortunately, this can mean that everything in your apartment is a blah shade of white or beige. Even if painting isn't an option, there are other ways to make your space more colorful.
Simple Fix: Nothing pops against neutral tones better than brightly colored accessories. Pick a color palette for each room and a piece that you want to be your focal point. Area rugs will both accentuate your style and keep your carpets cleaner, making less of a dent in your deposit. Bonus: because you aren't committing to a paint color, changing your color palette when the mood strikes you will be a cinch.
For the Diehard DIY: Wall decals have all of the interest of an accent wall with none of the commitment. Simply find one that appeals to you, install, and go! They are less expensive and time consuming than painting an accent wall and will still offer a nice focal point for your room. If you can't find one that inspires you, it is simple to make your own design from removable wallpaper.
