Now that you’ve finally found a nice place to call home, it’s time to put your creative skills to the test and turn the space into a nurturing environment for you and your family.

To really make the place your own this fall, you’ll need to add a few personal touches: nature-inspired decorations, comfortable furniture, and maybe even some original DIY wall art that will make your rental stand out from the crowd…the easy way. If you are short on ideas, don’t worry. Use these simple tricks to add color and life to your abode, courtesy of RENTCafé.

1. Add a little green to your apartment scene

Bring the beauty of the outdoors indoors with natural colors. Plants are as attractive as antiques and as eloquent as paintings. Add plants to every room to inject color and a lovely aroma. They are less expensive than cut flowers and some types may even bloom all year round. To make a style statement, display plants in terrariums or see-through decorative pots that will beautifully show off their root systems. Or, if you want to add some functional appeal to your kitchen, plant some herbs in wooden pots and place them on a window sill close to your cooking area. You’ll have access to a constant supply of fresh ingredients that can turn any meal into a feast for your senses.

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2. Mix and match patterns

You don’t need to give your home a floor-to-ceiling makeover to give it new life. Just bring in a couple of energizing accessories in fall colors, a patterned area rug, a classy floor lamp, or a beautiful table cloth to dress up your dining table, and your rental will feel brand new. To give a boost of vitality to your living room, cover your existing sofa with bold fabrics. Talking about high-impact and low-cost when it comes to re-decorating, blankets or slipcovers come in many designs and patterns, are relatively inexpensive, and can recharge any room instantly.

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3. Spice up the space with pops of brightness

Another great way to make your place burst with energy is by adding color with accents. Pillows, throws, vases, and other similar décor pieces can revitalize any room if the color is right. Use accents of orange, red, or yellow to tie your rooms together. Just be sure not to use too many colors at once. Pick one or two main colors and keep everything else simple.

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4. Change window treatments

To make the living room feel more airy and cozy, use bright and cheery sheers instead of thick, dark draperies. If you want to relish the views without skimping on privacy, simply pair blinds with curtains and you’ll have the best of both worlds combined.

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5. Display framed art and photos

There are many ways you can hang paintings and pictures without using a hammer and nails. When hanging lightweight objects, use removable hooks. They work on different surfaces, are easy to install, and require no drilling. If the items won’t hang on conventional hooks, use Velcro strips. You can also use picture hangers, adhesive hooks, and organizers for firm holding power and easy removal.

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6. Decorate your home with the season’s natural elements

Of course, no fall décor is complete without pumpkins. To celebrate autumn’s bountiful harvest and bring the exquisite sights of the season into your home, use a mix of pumpkins, twigs or branches, acorns, pine cones, and autumn-colored flowers. Set on the mantel or simply placed on the floor, such a cheerful and decorative arrangement will add instant appeal to your quarters.

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When it comes to decorating ideas, it’s never good to follow the crowd. Your rental apartment should express your personality and show your wonderful taste in décor. The good news with DIY décor is that you can spend as little or as much as you want to make your new rental feel like home. Happy decorating!