So you and your family are renters, and that means living in a situation where you can’t make any permanent changes to the space, because there’s still the security deposit to think about. How should you go about decorating and making the space more likeable to your tastes? How do you help your child personalize their room without paint or nails or any other potential damage left behind? Don’t worry, there are actually a number of removable decorations out there that leave no residue, and you’ve found the right place for advice! Here at LUMOSX, we make it our goal to bring light and happiness to children through products that will comfort and inspire. These are our top picks for decorating your child’s room, easy to use and guaranteed to please both your child and your landlord.

Glow in the Dark Stars

Now this is a decoration choice that is objectively popular, and for good reason! After all, stars in the night sky are such a wondrous concept to look at and think about, and a lot of children would love to have a part of that wonder in their own rooms at night. You can find packs of glow in the dark stars that not only have different shapes and sizes of stars within, but also a crescent or full moon included. Best of all? These decorations can be completely removable; they won’t need any extra adhesives, and will stick on for long periods of time, then peel off easily with no marks left behind! Our glow in the dark stars also come with a bonus e-book about constellations—make it a fun bonding activity between you and your child as you study real star formations, stick the stars on however they prefer, and let them bask in the glow every night before they fall asleep.

Peel and Stick Backsplash Tiles

Does your child like patterns? Then perhaps this choice is for you! Peel and stick backsplash tiles aren’t actually tiles in the way that you might be thinking of—they’re certainly not traditional tiles that are basically thin bricks. Instead, they might come in several different consistencies and shapes, depending on the pattern you choose to stick on. They are an inexpensive option, and just as the name implies, very easy to peel off sections to simply stick onto the wall where you want it. However, you must be careful when sticking the tile on, as you must line up the pattern very precisely in order for the overall feel to be consistent without overlapping, or gaps in between each section of the backsplash. And if you plan on staying in your current rental for a long time, be mindful of the tiles becoming brittle with age, and more prone to breaking or chipping. Aside from that, this is sure to be a colourful decoration for your child’s walls, and won’t leave any residue when you take it off!

Wall Decals

Maybe your child wants intricate images to be drawn onto their bedroom walls—but of course, you’re not allowed to use paint on any walls of your rental, unless you want to offend the landlord. How about wall decals? Wall decals can be like huge stickers for your walls, or smaller decorations that stick out from where you place them; whatever you can think of, surely there’s a wall decal out there that will satisfy your child’s imagination! They’re also easy to apply to your wall and will be similarly easy to remove when you decide that the decal is no longer needed or wanted. Though, it’s advised that when you are handling a large decal, you will need help from someone, or at least a second opinion on how smoothly and tightly the decal is applied to the wall, without any tiny air bubbles within. But once you’re able to find decals that your child likes, there will be no damage left behind that can possibly violate your landlord’s terms.

Removable Wallpaper

For a kid who wants something more simple, why not use removable wallpaper? Unlike actual wallpaper that is meant to stay on for longer periods, there should be no risk of tearing or leaving large sections of wallpaper still adhered to the wall when you attempt to remove this kind of removable decoration. Many removable wallpapers are non-toxic and use child-safe inks, so it’s certainly a good choice if your child doesn’t really want anything elaborate but still likes the idea of adding decor to their room. Of course, you may need some help to get the application of wallpaper exactly right, especially in places where you need to figure out if the wallpaper is smooth everywhere, has the right measurements for the room dimensions, and doesn’t overlap or leave gaps. But many types of removable wallpaper will be perfect for choosing decor that doesn’t leave any adhesive residue behind, so see what your child likes and work from there!

That’s it for the ideas we have for you! Keep in mind that there are so many more great suggestions out there, and the only hassle you’ll have to deal with is the specific motif that your child will want for their room. But no matter how fickle your child can be, we hope that these recommendations help you or your child figure out what works for both you and your landlord’s terms! We at LUMOSX are dedicated to bringing light into children’s lives, both children we might interact with everyday, and children that we cannot see and may need help across the world. Visit our Amazon page today! We’d love to connect with you.