How to Style Walls in a Rental—Damage-Free and Beautiful
Just because you're renting doesn't mean your walls have to stay bare and boring. At Telinchi, we believe your space should reflect your personality and style—even if you can’t drill holes into the walls. Luckily, with a few clever tricks, you can decorate your rental with stunning wall art that’s easy to put up and remove when it’s time to move out.
Here are 5 no-drill wall art ideas that are stylish, renter-friendly, and totally transformative.
1. Stick with Command Strips for Hassle-Free Hanging
Command strips are a renter’s best friend. They let you hang lightweight frames, canvas prints, and wall décor without damaging your walls. From minimalist black frames to bold custom canvas art, these strips make decorating simple—and stress-free.
Try This: Use Command strips to hang Custom Star Map Paintings or Personalised Street Map Art. These canvas pieces are lightweight, meaningful, and instantly make your space feel like home.
Design Tip: Arrange multiple smaller frames in creative patterns—think grid, zig-zag, or vertical triptychs—for a modern twist on the traditional gallery wall.
2. Lean It, Don’t Hang It: Oversized Art That Speaks Volumes
Sometimes simpler is best! Leaning large art against the wall creates a more casual yet put-together look, all without having to drill holes anywhere! Lean oversized frames like Best Monet Paintings or Edwin Lord Weeks Paintings next to bookshelves, by your bed, or beside a comfy chair. It provides magic in any room!
Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to layer two or more frames together! Creating layering by mixing sizes and types of art gives your room a modern art gallery feel. A large Thomas Daniell Painting would pair nicely with smaller pieces, and create a contrast that makes your home even more aesthetically pleasing!
3. Use Picture Ledges or Floating Shelves
Art ledges are a fantastic way to display your favorite affordable wall art. They give you the freedom to change up your art as often as you like without having to put holes in your walls. Many shelves can be easily attached using adhesive strips, or they can be placed on a piece of furniture below. Art ledges not only help to keep your space organized, but they also give it a stylish, layered look.
A great option is to use affordable wall art like framed prints or photos on the ledge, then layer in different sizes and types of frames. For instance, you can showcase your best Claude Monet paintings or Henri Matisse Most Famous Painting. They will provide a uniform gallery-type display and present pieces that feel both modern and classic.
Pro Tip: For an even more striking display, choose art that contains a consistent color palette. This will add a polished, curated effect to your wall art regardless of styles you're mixing.
4. Create a Clip & Rod Art Display
If you're looking for a different and versatile way to display your art, consider mounting a wire or wood rod to the wall and using clips or mini hooks to hang up smaller works of art. This is a great way to display Custom Star Map Paintings or
other small prints. It is really easy to do, inexpensive for what you use, and you can change the art around whenever you want.
This idea fits really well in creative spaces, kids' rooms or study areas. The display could also be strung with fairy lights to create an imaginative or dreamy feel. You could have a series of Custom Street Map Paintings or a grouping of your favourite photographs, you can create a really fun wall display that is ever-changing.
5. Stick It with Washi Tape or Poster Putty
For a fun, casual way to hang your artwork on the wall, look at washi tape or putty posters. This is a great option for renters who want to swap out their artwork more often, without worrying about the walls getting damaged.
You could create a nice mood board or small grid gallery with your favorite Personalised Street Map Paintings or other art pieces. This option is great for renters who love to move things around, since it removes easily and won't leave a lasting impact.
Bonus Features: Styling Without Commitment
Mini Easels: If you want to display art for its decorative value and you don't want to drill holes, a small easel can allow you to show off art on your desk or table. It can add some height and interest and you could do it all without there being any installation!
Standing Frames: Use wide-base standing frames for showing off art on shelves, mantels, or cabinets. Standing frames help you to put art on display without cluttering things up!
Mirrors + Art: Mirrors are a terrific way to open up a room and bring dimension. Using mirrors to layer art helps reflect light and has a tendency to make a room look larger and cozier.
Need Help Picking the Right Wall Art?
We offer an amazing range of affordable wall art and best paintings for home including Personalised Star Map Paintings and Personalised Street Map Paintings. Whatever you need from large paintings, modern paintings, traditional paintings and everything in between - we've got you covered. Not to mention, we are an exclusive seller of Claude Monet Paintings, Henri Matisse Most Famous Paintings, Edwin Lord Weeks Paintings, Thomas Daniell Paintings and much more to fill any room in your home!
Check-out our Buying Guide on how to find the best art for rental home and Gallery Wrap Canvas Print Guide for information on framing.
Want More Tips?
If you want to avoid mistakes when decorating with wall art and make the most of your space, check out our next blog: Top Wall Art Mistakes That Make Your Space Look Smaller. We’ll help you avoid common pitfalls and guide you toward creating a space that feels bigger and more stylish.